Graduation Congratulations

Well, my sister has finally graduated (until she does so again after her next three years at uni) & for the most part the day went off without a hitch, until all photos had been taken so at least those weren't spoilt. Then as we were potentially looking for somewhere to eat, my dad & sister bickered & had an arguement which saw her & her bf heading off one way & myself, mam & dad heading for home. We bumped into our next door neighbour upon arriving back & the first thing my dad said to him was "What a waste of a day." He just cannot be proud. So, of course this upset my mam who was on the phone in tears to her mam & I had to comfort her. She advised me not to bother asking him to give me away at my wedding if I have one. Which I totally agree with.

My delicate little tootsie's have taken a hammering from my gorgeous shoes that totally matched my baize suit with all the walking to & from the uni campus to the city hall that we did so now I can't walk. That will be great with my holidays upcoming very soon.

Anyway, not only did my sis get a first, one of only 6 in her chosen subject to do so, but she got a further award for being the best student of her subject. Seriously we have no idea where she gets her brains from! My mam is no way academically inclined, much like myself & my dad isn't either though he does know all there is to know in his chosen field: offshore drilling for oil. Seeing my mam so proud when my sister was on stage made me a bit sad & probably a flash of jealousy ran through me too coz I have never made her proud like that & never will.

Although on the flip side my sis knows fuck shit about horse racing & would never find a 16-1 winner in a million years. I guess that's my talent in this life& if that's case things could be a lot worse!

Ciao for now

TJ