It Happened

Yup, Jacob graduated. I swelled with pride when at his apartment, he yelled, "Mom, sing the graduation music!" I began humming, "Duuuun, dun-dun-duun-duun duun duun dun-dun-dun duuun, etc. as he walked out of his bedroom into the living room with a big smile on his face all decked out in his graduation regalia. He looked fabulas. I'm so proud of him. The ceremony was not too long and it was pleasant enough. I sat inbetween Barry and Rachel and Rick sat on the end. Carma and Floyd sat behind us. We all yelled when the announcer announced his name. Jacob had invited family and friends over after the ceremony, but neglected to provide any refreshments, so.... Rick left early and bought a cake and balloons, and Floyd left early and bought some beer and pizza. He and Rick watched the ending of the ceremony on a local tv station. Barry and I asked Jacob who the commencment speaker was, and he said, "Some Mexican dude." We found out later it was Juan Williams, national polictical correspondent and author. Barry and I couldn't stop laughing when we opened our programs and saw Juan's picture and write-up. We kept hearing Jacob say, "some Mexican dude." We were able to hear his speech at Jake's apartment on the same channel Rick and Floyd watched the ceremony on. The speech took place 2 hours after the ceremony. Weird huh?

Later on after everyone left, Jacob drove us to Dallas to show us his new apartment and work place. It is beautiful, overlooking duck ponds and wheeping willow trees inside a large walking track. We shopped at the near-by Country Market in search of coffee. We were pleasantly surprised when we walked into another culture. A live band was playing overhead as shoppers sampled everything you can think of, cheese, coffee, wine, bread, italian ice cream etc. Jacob was on cloud nine. He is so proud of his neighborhood of business professionals.

He starts his new job January 15. He moves next wednesday. I wish him luck. I'm sure amend the new surroundings, he will experience college withdrawal.