Graduating From UTSA

 We got the graduation program and the first thing I noticed was how thick it was. 

There were over 50 pages. 50!

I flipped through it, marveling at all the names of the people graduating from college. 

"We are going to be here for a long time," I surmised. 

I didn't mind. Too much. After all, my son was graduating with his Bachelor's in Film & Media. (He also has an Associates in Video Cinematography.) It was a great day! An exciting day.

A long day.

Whew. I shifted in my seat, ignoring the slight pain in my left butt cheek. 

Still, at least the Air Conditioning was strong. 

When that familiar song came on and the graduates started emerging, my heart lifted. 

It took about 30 minutes for everyone to filter in. I am not joking. 

But I did find Tommy in that sea of navy blue and orange, so we waved and hooted and hollered at him. I pictured him as a little boy, having meltdowns, teachers calling me frequently. I promised--I swore to Tommy that everything would be okay, that he'd succeed. No matter what anyone said. I studied all I could about autism. 

And look. Look. He was graduating college. 

When his name was called, he did the dab and 67 move. He was jubilant as he crossed the stage. Maybe he was thinking about all the struggles he went through. And he persevered. 

I won't even lie when I say I was thrilled when Tommy said we could go soon after he received his degree. Many other graduates were doing the same thing because if not, they'd have been waiting for another three hours. 

We met him outside, and I was so proud. He did it! 

And I don't think anyone will be shocked to know the spot that he picked to eat dinner. 

The love for McDonald's runs in the family. What can we say? We adore the fries. 

Tommy says he's slowly realizing what graduating means. No more papers. No more finals. 

The REAL real world. Finding a job. His dream is to edit movies. And I know he can do it, as his resume is impressive. He's worked on countless projects. 

Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

The Mandalorian & Grogu Collection At Bath & Body Works

 I cannot wait for The Mandalorian & Grogu to come to theaters. I know it'll be awesome since I've seen The Mandalorian. I am thrilled that companies are releasing special collections in anticipation for the movie. (I tried the meal from Burger King last week!)

The latest release is from Bath & Body Works and naturally, I had to check it out. 

What was my fave items?

Well, this Pocketbac holder, for one. Not only is it adorable, but when you press the button, you hear Grogu's sounds. And naturally he's gripping his favorite blue cookie.

I thought this Wallflower PlugIn was fabulous. The details were gorgeous and I loved the colors. Behind this, you'll see the adorable tin. 

And this scent was pleasant, but I have enough body wash. The scents are apple, sage, and salted lavender. 

Finally, I thought this coin purse was precious. Look at that face! And in the back, another tin, and it was full of that cologne bottle. The cologne was pleasing, but I think I liked the bottle and tin better than the scent. If it goes on sale, I'll pick it up, because Grogu doing the Force, is the sweetest.

There were also candles, body sprays, soaps, and creams, but I just went for the Pocketbac holder. However, if there is a sale, I will be back. 

Everything is available online and in stores!

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

.......to have celebrated my Mom for Mother's Day and her birthday the next day. I'm so happy I get to live close to her to celebrate.

......to have enjoyed my Mother's Day with both my kids. Natalie is home for the summer from college, and Tommy is nearly finished. 

......to know I'll tear up with Tommy graduates this Saturday. He'll have his Bachelor's in Film & Media so if anyone is hiring, let him know! He's been sending his resume out. 

.....to be taking the kids to see Fried Green Tomatoes on Wednesday at Flix Brewhouse. It's back in theaters for the 30th anniversary I think? But I love the movie and they've never seen it, so I'm excited to share it with them.

......to have loved this sticker at Nowhere Bookshop. They have a lot of hilarious ones. If you need stickers, go here!