Commencement ceremony

Thurday was the big day! I done graduated! OK, I have not finished my final draft of my capstone paper (a type of thesis) which is due by December 5th but I still participated in the ceremony. I am getting all choked up just typing! I have my bachelors degree already so on Thursday, I received a Master's of Science in Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Not bad, hmm? No pics yet because I can't find the cable to download from my hubby's camera. When I can, I will post some so everyone can see! This is a special time when the candidate (me) gets "hooded." That means they receive the cloth that hangs down the back and is different colors.
This picture shows the tan color denoting business (MSM (mine) or MBA). The colors inside show the university colors. In my case, they are blue and gold (I couldn't find a picture).
Just in case my head got to big, Walmart brought me down a notch on Friday. I applied online for a management position. In order to be considered, I needed to pass this online exam. I failed it. Spent a good part of Saturday in a fit of pique but I am over it now. I am applying to teach at various colleges and universities in the area and something will come my way!

No longer homeless....

That's right, I now am the proud owner of a house. With severe cigarette smoke stains, ripped carpet, sticky counters and cabinets, and other things I have not yet discovered.
But it is mine! I have no internet at this time and the technician will call me 'sometime this week" to come in and get it going but until then, if I eat lunch at the local Mexican restaurant, I get free wifi. The food is a little salty but other than that, not bad.
I have received permission to research on my paper and will be enrolling in the final class this week. My official graduation date is Nov. 13th and I have already ordered my cap, gown, tassel and hood! Good times.
I have spent since Friday working on my house. It took 2 coats of primer and then 2 coats of paint to cover the smoking stains in the living room. In Cee's room, we used a quart of spackle to fix all the nail holes that had been papered over. There was also the 10 foot wide murals drawn with oil pastels under the wall paper. I have primered her room but not painted yet. She is not happy but other things take precedence. I will compile a slide show later this week for all to see my home improvement efforts. Now I am going to home to change all the plugs and light switched in the living/dining room. Not just the plates, but the actual plugs! I am brave but I think it can't be that hard. I will let you all know how it went IF I survive. Tomorrow, I will be installing the new mailbox that I assembled this morning. The postmaster has to approve its location.
I feel like a veritable handyman!