Graduation

 Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 19C. This morning it is clear and 6C. Today is supposed to be sunny with a high of 20C. 

Lifestyle

I spent a bit of time yesterday morning doing some cleaning up. It was needed. I enjoyed it as I felt like I had a bit of my routine back. 

I was over to family's at 10:15 am and we were off to the grad's church service. The church is on campus, stone built and over 100 years old. 

It was a special service as the Reverend was retiring that day. 

After church, everyone went over to the Recreation Center to take pictures of the grads. I sat at a picnic table and quietly rolled my sore spots. There was a quiet release and I was pain free and ready to go. I joined family and we visited with friends. I did take a picture of grandson wearing his grad outfit.

The boys wear this and the girls wear a white jumper with a red belt and their red jackets. They do not do cap and gown at this school. 

Then we went to the cafeteria for sandwiches and squares. More time to mingle with people and watch the grads enjoy their last day at school. 

The last stop was for the graduation and prize ceremony at the Recreation Center. There the 63 students walked across the stage to receive their graduation certificate, and other recognition that they earned. 

Grandson got his honour's pin and his lifer's plaque. We were shocked to learn that grandson also had the highest score in the Atlantic provinces on a chemistry exam he took at the end of April. This exam was compulsory for his class to take but other schools across Canada allow students to choose to take it. Grandson is the first person to win this award at his school. It allows him to apply to a very rigorous program at a university in Western Canada. 

It is interesting to hear what other students are doing after school life. Three or four boys are going to become RCMP officers, one boy has been signed to play hockey, two are going to universities in the US, a few are going to attend universities in the home country. One is going to trade school, another to become a veterinary assistant. Many are attending universities in Canada to take medicine, business, engineering, performing arts, and other disciplines I can't remember. 

We were home just after 4 pm. Tired with all the excitement, I sat and rested for a bit. After dinner, son and grandson came over to see if they could sign in remotely to the server at their house. They could and grandson was excited. He is going to work for son learning about computer sciences which he wants to take at university after a gap year.

Sewing

None done as I was out most of the day. 

Knitting

I did knit last night. The coat is coming along and I am now working on the waist part. 

It is very light in colour so I am expecting the bottom part will be darker as will the sleeves. I am making the bottom part longer this time as I want it coat length. 

Thoughts

    l really enjoyed the grad ceremonies. It is well planned and each student is recognized for their strengths at the school. They now move into the adult world and continue their education well prepared. Those who are taking a gap year have plans for the following year. 

   The weather was perfect for graduation. The sun shone and it wasn't hot. People enjoyed mingling outside visiting. In past years it has either been very hot or wet. This year it was "perfect" weather for everyone. 

    I am ready to start back on my routine tomorrow. It is time to get back to doing some housework. I have let it go and want to start doing some deep cleaning. I also need to weed the vegetable boxes as the weeds are growing as fast as the plants. I am looking forward to some quiet time doing things I need and want to do. 

Today

I have to get something for lunch and then am going with family to watch grandson's team play soccer. It is his last game with this team. We will get home after 5 pm and then I will sit quietly and knit. 

Until the next time...................................................................