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Guess what?
I’m done with my undergraduate career at the University of Alabama!
Due to the storms on Wednesday, classes and final exams have been canceled for the rest of the year.
It’s sort of a weird situation, but students have the option of accepting their existing grades as of April 27, 2011, or they can take a final exam at a later date. For those students who request to take a final exam, faculty will have the option of scheduling the final exam on site when normal operations resume or via distance education means.
Commencement exercises scheduled for May 7, 2011, have been rescheduled for Aug. 6, 2011, when May and August graduates will be recognized.
My graduation was basically canceled 
This was definitely something that was unexpected (and it really sucks), but like I said I before, you have to roll with the punches.
It hit me this morning that I’m now an unemployed college graduate.
I’ll admit, it wasn’t a bad day…
Catching up on workouts?
Thursday Workout
Running: 8 miles on the treadmill
I snuck a quick run in before dinner yesterday afternoon. After sitting down all afternoon on my flight, I needed some movement. It was too hot to run outside and I was dog tired from the previous night (you don’t sleep well after going through an F4 tornado and now knowing if half of your friends are alive), so I just did what I could
It got the job done.
Friday Workout
Running: 10.31 miles
This morning was an easy trail run along the lake that’s about 15 minutes from my house. I guess it wasn’t a real “trail” run, but it was definitely something different than road running.
I tripped on a rock, so I’m calling it a trail run. Deal with it.
Now it’s time to get some job and blog tasks accomplished before my graduation dinner with the family. We’re going to the Dallas Fish Market.
Should I do a restaurant review?
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congrats! i remember the feeling of finishing school…what a relief! =)
Krissy @ Shiawase Life recently posted..REBLOG- Recycled Glass Countertops
Sucks that your commencement got moved, but it’s exciting to finally be done your undergrad! Hope you didn’t hurt yourself when you tripped on the rock, haha.
congrats, grad! sorry your commencement got moved, though.
Christina recently posted..Beautiful You – Day 13
…well that’s one hell of a way to end your undergrad career. and is quite the welcome to the real world.
Enjoy the downtime – I’m wishing I had some myself right about now!
Alicia at Poise in Parma recently posted..GIVEAWAY- Taste of Seven Hills
I bet it feels weird to suddenly be all done! I’m sure no one wishes it happened this way, but I’m sure you’re not complaining
Congrats!
Lesley Lifting Life recently posted..Local goat yogurt
Woohooo!!! Well, considering you #1 just graduated, and #2 just survived a mega-tornado, I think you can give yourself a break in the way of being unemployed.
Have fun at dinner tonight – definitely want to hear how the restaurant is!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope recently posted..Super Cereal
Congrats on being done but I’m so sorry for everything you went through and that your graduation is canceled
I’m sure you’ll make it the best of it, and I’m glad you’re home with your family!
Corey @ the runner’s cookie recently posted..Spice it up
Sorry about the graduation but CONGRATS on being done!!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg recently posted..Pizza Bread
Sorry about your losses and graduation, but congrats pal! I know it feels good
Meg recently posted..Brighten up
oh sorry about graduation but at least you are done!! WOOHOO! We’ll have to take you out for dinner or at least buy you a kombucha when we’re up in dallas. COngrats Matt! Enjoy the fish market.
lindsay recently posted..Fresh Friday
Congrats on being done with your undergrad! Woo hoo!
I’m so sorry you didn’t get a proper graduation ending, Matt! But on the plus side, you don’t have any finals or classes left– I’d be stoked! You should have your own, individualized gradation at the comfort of your own home, how fun would that be
Glad your safe and home– have fun with the fam!
Emilia recently posted..Love- Time Giveaway
Ohmygosh CONGRATS!! You’re so lucky to have finished!
I’ve got 6 biiiig exams from May 16th, and my dissertation is due in this week – it’s a scary time ..but then I’ll be done forever too!
Congrats and welcome to the world of post-grad unemployment!
My advice is to enjoy the free time (mid-day naps and all) while you can.
Christine @ Burning It Off recently posted..Got my hair did…
I’m glad you don’t have to stress over finals, but it sucks that it’s because of such a tragic event. I hope you plan on going to your graduation in August! It’s a really meaningful event – don’t miss it because it’s a few months late!
Brynne recently posted..Twinsies
WOW!
Congrats and sorry, all at the same time…what a week!
Yeah that happened to some of my friends last year due to a blizzard. Are you still gonna walk?
Sana recently posted..I did not blog because
So you aren’t having a graduation? That’s not fun.
I can’t believe the weather out that way. And I thought I had it bad.
Christy recently posted..Show n Tell
That’s quite an anti-climatic end to it all. I hope you were satisfied with your grades, so you are completely finished.
Congratulations!
Tammi Kibler @ Where to Buy Quinoa recently posted..Show Me Your Hometown Spirit
Bummer about graduation, but you have the right attitude. Congrats on graduation, however! Happy job hunting!
Nicole, RD recently posted..Tofu and Vegetables with Asian Cilantro Sauce
Congrats on being done!
Lee recently posted..New Belgian Brewing Food Pairing
Congratulations on your graduation. It is a great accomplishment. You can’t change what happened the last few days but your future is yours to embrace. Even though the economy is not the best, the best people always succeed. Your future life is in your hands on. Go for it….
That’s crazy, but congrats on being done! I technically should have graduated this year, but let’s just say I took a lot of time off
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) recently posted..Modesto Half Marathon Recap
Wow, that’s nuts man! Are you going to take any of the exams at a later date? Hope everything works out for you bro, and job leads? I know my company has a huge base in Texas and there may be some opportunities there.
sort of congrats! ?? just be glad you are SAFE
you will still have your graduation in August right…
In the meantime enjoy what little free time you have and let’s hear those restaurant reviews…THEN, you can tell us how you would have made the dish BETTER!!
MilesMusclesMom recently posted..Do you think Im SOCKSy giveaway!
i was just reading about this on NYT. kinda weird… i assume employers will over look the ‘unofficial’ detail and still hire you all anyway.
congrats all the same on the (early) end of your college career!
lindsay recently posted..baby giraffe
I am so sorry that all of this happened!! I agree with the comment above. I think if you start applying now, they will know that grades aren’t official anyway. Good luck with everything, and congrats are finally finishing school!!!
Nicole @ Geek Turned Athlete recently posted..Tips to Work and Get Your Workouts In Too
Huuuge congrats! Woo!!! (Though sorry it didn’t quite go as planned :/)
Katie @ Nourishing Flourishing recently posted..Double Dark Chocolate Doughballs
Congrats on being done!! That’s kind of nuts and it’s definitely a huge bummer that you won’t have a graduation but hey…at least that means no more homework, right??
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