Uni results were out at midnight. Results that determined my life from this point. Results that caused me sleepless nights and a stomach twisted into knots. Results that kept me bordering hysteria. Results that ended up being good enough for me to graduate- officially. I have done well for myself and for this triump, this victory, I have many people to thank. This post is dedicated to them.
Mum and Dad: You'll never read this since I haven't given you the link but I'll have to thank both of you first for without the encouragement, confidence and support you've given me, I prolly may not have come this far.
God, DSG and DSJ: Thank you for answering all my fervent prayers not just for results but for everything else along the way. I'm truly appreciative and indebted.
Nat: I wouldn't have lived through my very first module of Mac lab sessions, much less the entire 2 years at uni, if not for your guidance through the tutorials and forcing me to work things out for my own and making my own mistakes. You and Ben helped me rid my fears (to a large extent) and I've progressed quite a fair bit. Also, for all our escapades during those impossibly long breaks and even when we camped out in school after as well as for putting up with all the in-class shenanigans I was up to. Thank you my dear.
Nesh, Gen and Megan: For all the times when I've been so overwhelmed with assignments, thank you for providing that listening ear and making everything seem alright. I'd never have kept what's left of my sanity intact if not for you helping me balance it out. All the sneaking off to the beaches and footy games kept me from being a boring ol' troll!
Duncan: You'll prolly never read this but no matter what has come of our friendship, I thank you for giving me that special bit of attention that made me want to better myself and be dedicated to lectures and tutorials. Even if it meant that I'd have to write stuff down just so I could email it to you, you helped me in so many more ways than I could count. I wish you'd enjoy your last term at uni even if it is without us and graduate brilliantly cos you deserve nothing but the best.
Dharv: Dude! Your re-appearance in my life after 15 years kinda provided this feeling of achievement in myself. After my chats with you, I realise that what I've done so far is something admirable and the faith you had in me kept me going at stages where I thought of hanging back instead of forging on. It's great to have you back in my life.. for many more years to come!
All Novocastrians: Getting through uni with the lot of you has been a joyful and liberating experience. I'm glad I spent the better part of 2 years with you all cos you guys cannot be substituted in anyway for anything.
Michael Boyle: Your texts, witty answers and the brilliant way your mind works have made the 3 years I've known you amazing and I'm glad you plonked yourself down that day when AJ and I were having a chat. Thank you for always believing in me and forcing me to take a break when you saw I needed it (which apparently to you, is always).
To everyone else who's embarked on this amazing journey with me through degree-hood, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. XX I'M GONNA BE A GRADUATE!
Love,
Jayasri