So, that's that.
When I was sitting in the assembly hall almost 3 years ago, surrounded by strangers and being talked at by so many people I never thought this day would come. Also I never thought I'd absorb everything that was said that day. Well, I didn't.
In fact there's only one thing I remember being told from that day, and that was that the time I was to spend at uni would fly by faster than I could say 'what the heck is a POV?'. It sure has, I've now officially finished university all together. I wish I could say that it was the time of my life and that I will remember it as some of the happiest days I've had. Sadly, that hasn't been the case, especially my final year.
I highly doubt I'd have made it though the second year if it wasn't for Chris. And I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have made it though the final year if it wasn't for the support of my close friends. There's no shame in admitting that it was a testing year in lots of ways. There was a distinct lack of support in some areas, as well as a ton of favouritism going in. BUT, that's not really what made it hard, after all, just like in Hogwarts, help is always given to those who...well, those who know where to look for it. It was this help, that came from the likes of Dave Robinson that helped me make it through the year.
It was the encouragement from David Fisher that helped me to carry on when all I felt like doing was giving up. And Thursday just gone (27th June 2013) was the day that made the last 3 years totally worth all the bad stuff we had to go through.
I'm proud to say I'm now officially Gemma Jones BA (Hons) 1st class :D and am setting up a new photography business in Cornwall.
Needless to say I was pretty chuffed, as were my family and friends. I'm not alone either, Dave got a 1st tool. Really, all my friends have done well (at least the one's I know/care about). The only sad part was that dad couldn't be there to see it, but I've a feeling that somehow he already knows. Hearing mother tell me how proud she was and how proud dad would have been was great. It will be a bittersweet moment donning my cap and gown come October knowing that dad won't be there in the audience, but I'd like to think he'll be watching me :)
So what's next? Well I'm officially job hunting, but a wise person once told me 'if you can't find a job, make one' so all systems are go for a few projects that seem to be going OK. On top of that, I've been able to rekindle a few old hobbies, like making videos for pleasure, re-learning to play the saxophone, reading, photography, writing and baking to name but a few. Also the new house is coming along nicely, just 2 more rooms to get sorted and we'll be having our long awaited house warming.
Thanks for coming along with me on this ride, continue to pop back, I very much doubt it'll be the last for this blog!
Until next time
Gemma :)
