Today was the 12th of June, time for 12 of 12. It was also my university graduation day! How exciting. It was a really nice day spent with family and friends. The actual ceremony was long and hot, but the rest of the day more than made up for that unpleasantness.
I apologize for my recent absence (again!).. Life just seems to be getting in the way more and more lately. I promise at least one more post before I leave for Cuba on Friday, and lots of blog visits before then.
Here are the photos of the day.. I think there are only 11 here actually, I got frustrated with the colour in one and gave up lol. Still really trying to *not* underexpose. I may have overcompensated in some of these!
6:37am: I was so upset at being awake I just had to take a picture .
12:30pm: Outfitted in my gown, hood, diploma, flowers, and necklace after the ceremony:
12:45pm: The crowd milling around. The inside of this building was complete chaos with people returning gowns, getting gowns, collecting the composite picture, etc. I got out as fast as I could!
1pm: It was a really hot day today.. This family came prepared :)
1:45pm: At my post-graduation lunch party. My great uncle George, he's so full of life and has so many amazing stories. It's always fun when he's around.
2pm: My Grandma. I really like this picture of her, she looks so content. We weren't sure she'd be able to make it today, I'm glad she did.
2:30pm: Various food and drink at the party. It was a lot of fun, and very tasty. Although there was a lot of shrimp which is not my favourite lol.
3pm: My brother. I just love these shots of him. This conversion is completely different for me, let me know if you like it!
3:15pm: My cakes! Deeeeeeelicious.
4-6pm: The hammock where I took my afternoon nap after everyone left. Very relaxing and serene, except for the ants in my shoes!
5pm: My graduation necklace. Got it from a friend (thanks Jen!) on the weekend, and put it to good use today. I thought this summed up the day nicely!
Thanks for reading! CC welcome as always.
16 comments:
Congratulations graduate!! Have fun on vacation :)
Congratulations on graduating! Have you linked to this post on Chad's Blog? Chad is the creator of 12 of 12 - http://chaddarnell.typepad.com/runchadrun2/2007/06/12_of_12_20_jun_1.html
Then all thhe other 12 of 12ers can see your entry too!
Congrats to you on such a great achievement!!! So what are you going to do now?:) These are all great shots and they captured your day so very well, awesome job and what a great you had it looks like!!! I always love to look at what you have to share with us, so fun and fresh!
Congrats on graduating! :D What a cool accomplishment! :D Ok..have to say..the photo of the alarm clock..yeah..I'd be a little upset if I was waking up that early when I didn't want to...
Great photos for a great day! :D
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I appreciate your comments! :D
Yeah Ellen!! Congrats on your graduation! Thats so exciting. These are really fun shots. You just have a way of making candids look amazing. Good luck in whatever lies ahead! Very fun 12 of 12.
Congratulations, Ellen!!! What a feeling of relief and accomplishment, I'm sure! All the photos are wonderful. Looks like it was a great time, and so glad you got to share it with your family ;-) Happy Thursday!
Oh Ellen!! These are wonderful. You are improving so much, every day. Each photo is better than next...2:30pm, 3:15pm, 4-6pm..wow, you should be a product photographer! Your brother looks sweet, how old is he?
And you look wonderful in all your graduation get-up...beautiful!! :) Congratulations!!! Have fun in Cuba. We'll miss you.
congratulations!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! Fabulous photos- all of them! I esp love the photo of your grandmother. I do like the conversion on your bros pics too :)
many many CONGRATULATIONS, ellen! you look wonderful. i really like the shots of your brother. i like low contrast bw's sometimes. :)
the hammock shots are very cool too. thanks so much for your sweet comments on my blog. i'm glad i'm not the only one. :)
Wow, Ellen -- GREAT IMAGES!!!
I love the shots of the hammock. Great angle.
The pics of your brother look great. Your Grandma looks beautifulin how you captured her.
....and CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You have a page and spectacular photographies.
Congratulations
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!!
A wonderful photo diary of your BIG day!!
These are great! Congratulations! Have a great time in Cuba!
Look at you, gorgeous graduate! Many congratulations.
I love that last shot. It makes me all nostalgic. I'm not sure why.
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