What a Day.

Today has been one of those days that you see things from a different point of view, but its a good thing. Its really crazy to think what a difference what just one single day can make. When I woke up, it seemed just like any other ordinary day, but now that I write this, I realize it was much more than that. Since May 8th (the last day of finals at Wyoming) I have been between a rock and a hard place. I mean, yeah, its a good feeling to know that you completed your first year of college, but its stressful to have no idea what you are going to do with the next year of your life, or where you will be living in a few short months. Either go back to the University of Wyoming next year (which isnt a bad thing at all, or get accepted and attend CU-Boulder). Earlier today, none of these pressing questions had answers to match and it seemed like I was just living day-to-day.
Before I went to work today (to my anything but glorious job at King Soopers), I randomly checked my CU-Boulder application status online. Not expecting much, I glanced over the computer screen and pulled a double look for good reason.........because the application status had been updated and the first word was, "Congratulations!". I just took a second to think that my hard work last year had payed off by being accepted by CU-Boulder. I worked almost hard on my schoolwork as Joey T. and his buddies did on the triumphant success that the Feeny page has become. Let the feeny page serve as a beacon of hope to all of us in the struggle.
When I came home from work, I encountered my old man. I wanted to tell him, but I had to wait for the right moment to break the news. I pulled up the acceptance page and showed him, he took a second to realize what it said. Then I saw a grin grow on his face and he gave me a pound. Yes, thats right a pound, no high-five or handshake. It was a once in a lifetime event.
I guess this blog ends on a happy note, because at least I feel better knowing where im going to school next year. Plus this summer is about to really take off.

-Shaun.