A Christmas Party & Joy's Graduation

Well, I have officially had my last class of the Fall 2008 semester. I'm focusing on the fact that I've completed one and trying to avoid thinking of just how many are still left. To celebrate Christmas and the end of our first semester, we first year clinical psychology students had our First Annual Christmas Extravaganza last night. And what an extravaganza it was, to be sure. Joy made some amazing cookies, we all shared highs and lows of the semester, Christmas pajamas were encouraged, Secret Santa was pure madness and glee, and at midnight we all surrounded the piano for the singing of some Christmas carols, which I'm sure our neighbors below just loved.

Although she completed her Master's a few months ago, Joy's graduation ceremony in Indiana is today, which she decided not to attend. So, last night at the Christmas Extravaganza, we decided to have a make-shift graduation ceremony of our own...










And yes, there's a video of the ceremony for your enjoyment!!!