Oh to sum up the missed time.

Can only be done in rhyme.

I graduated from school
And got a job that is pretty cool.
The end was busy with Senior Design
Faking a bridge before the deadline.
Working hard to keep things less shoddy
It didn't really matter because I still got a B.
After presentations we needed a break
At 2 o'clock, drinks at Joe's were great.
Job offers slowly came in
The highest offer would be the one that would win.
I still had finals that could have been tough
I didn't care so minimal studying would be enough.
Morning graduation is where the engineers were
Walking, pictures, some guy speaking, it was all a blur.
I still had one more time to get everything packed
Celebrating with friends can get you really sidetracked.
Everything in van, I was on my way home
With the whole family there, I'd never be alone.
I began work where everything was new
Feeling really stupid was never more true.
Messing things up because I'm bad
With the scanner, time keeping program, and AutoCAD.
I don't work with roads, bridges, or beam spans
I grade parking lots and create public waterline plans.
A small new company is what its about
With only two, me and boss just hanging out.
Sometimes I'm alone when the boss is gone
There's no motivation and the day becomes so long.
Decided to fly to Florida to visit Jacksonville town
I was the lucky winner and received an extra security pat down.
My diploma was bent in the mail and I was peeved
Apparently stupid mail people don't know how to read.
My E.I. certificate would eventually come
My life as a real enginerd had now begun.
I got my first paycheck and needed a new pair of wheels
But I didn't know what to do or how to get good deals.
I did some research and developed haggle skills on the fly
I was successful and made a sweet buy.
Grown ups have much more responsibility for instance,
I have my own dental, health, and life insurance.
I can no longer stay up late in the night
Waking up before 10 is now the story of my life.
I miss my time, afternoon naps, and friends
I'll be in Stillwater for football weekends.
I'm still the same just now with an income
Kicking ass and still being awesome.

Dear Xanga,

I am sorry I have neglected you for so long.  You had always been there for me through trials, tribulations, and amusing college experiences for the better part of 2 years.  I used to share everything with you and now so many things have happened since I last saw you that I don't know if you'll recognize me.  I would like for you to come back into life as I have many new and exciting adventures to share now that I'm a grown up.  Let me make it up to you.  I promise I will investigate and learn about all the new features you added while I was gone.  And maybe I'll start sharing worthy pictures to you.  I can only hope that our relationship can be rekindled.  I hope to see you soon.

Yours Truly,

Cecilia

Last semester...has begun.

I passed the FE!  Which is one of the greatest feelings of all time.

My class files are going on clearance because I don't need them ever.

121 of 136 hours complete.  That's pretty awesome.

I'm still a TA.  But this time I didn't get office hours right before tests.

I got to run onto the court of  Eddie Sutton, or Court of Most Kick-Assness, after the Texas game.  That's a check off my list of required college experiences.

I went to wrestling against Iowa.  The OSU guy broke the Iowa guy's shoulder.  In my eyes, it was kinda cool.

I ran down the middle of Duck street at 4 am.  Check.

You know those people who camp out days in advance for sporting events?  In the snow, ice, below freezing temperatures, on the cold concrete, in mediocre tents?

It is so well worth it...

Yeah I'm in there.  Another great moment of my life.  (Photo curtesy of the Tulsa World)

And then afterward I went and rang the bell at Old Central.  Check.

Life is not that bad sometimes.  I love my friends.

Oh I've finally decided my future lies
Beyond the yellow brick road

I think it's time for an update.  That and I've got the urge to dump the story of my life on the internet.

A lot of stuff has happened since the last update.

Me and Kim camped out for bedlam and although it was rainy and windy, it was the best idea we ever had.

I increased in age by a year on thanksgiving.  And while the cousins were playing kickball, my little sister dove face first into my grandma's rose bush.  One of the greatest thanksgiving kickball moments of all time.

I had a skating birthday party which was awesome.  Though it was sad to see the youth of today be unfamiliar with such classic dance songs like the Macarena and the Cha Cha Slide.

I saw a girl smoking while riding her bike on campus.  I was amused.

We had some glorious snow days that led to a snowball ball fight that won't be forgotten and dangerous walking conditions for at least a week.

Basketball has been rocking my world.

I had another friday final last semester which means I will never get to go home early during finals week.

I didn't miss out on free pancakes.

I did pass all of my classes.  Sad thing is I only have one semester left.

I got my first job offer.  Though I had to decline.

The real world is coming fast.  I don't think I'm ready for it.  Where's my tree house?

The break has been nice.  It's like I haven't done anyting.

My cat still sleeps on my bed.  And I still talk to her.

I got a job doing engineering and I feel pretty dumb.  So if Fowler Toyota in Norman or Oklahoma Christian School's gym falls down....  at least I got paid.

Santa didn't come to our house this year.  I think it's because our cat clawed him at Pet's Mart.

My family now has a Wii.  So it's been nonstop video games at our house for awhile.  We got all the cousins to play and even the grandparents.  And with all the arm moving action, who would have thought that video games can make you sore?

I got a new camera.  And it's pretty sweet.

I found some old cassette tapes that my sibling and I recorded ourselves on.  You can only imagine how funny that would be.

I tried to get my sister to start referring to the small intestine as the semicolon.  She didn't go for it.

My mom said I was looking pudgy.  Yeah, well I like cake.

New Years in Tulsa!

My New Years resolution is to be awesome.  And to be really good at minesweeper.

I'm going to get a new car at the end of the school year and I have no idea what kind to get.

This upcoming turning point in my life is going to cause me a quarter-life crisis.

I shall return to Stillwater soon.  And everyone will cheer.

YO! It’s the green machine -- Gonna rock the town without bein’ seen
Have you ever seen a turtle Get Down?