Several weeks ago, I received a letter from Universidad del Turabo telling me to "save the date" . . . for a special evening. It was followed about a week later with a fancy shmancy invitation to a "Noche de Logros" or Achievement Night and dinner held at a local hotel. Up until last night, I had no idea what the event was for. I knew it was semi-formal (Latin version semi-formal = FORMAL for gringo standards). The old Heidi would have had a complete CLOTHING CRISIS. But the new and improved Heidi decided to wear a black dress and accessorize and call it a day.
I was able to invite two people. I decided to invite Cristian and Tino. Of course, Tino wasn't interested in going. (NBA playoffs OR hanging out with a bunch of Latinos, conversing in Spanish the whole evening AND listening to music he doesn't particularly care for. I'd like to think that it was a difficult decision for him to choose between the two events, but ESPN was calling his name.)
(Cristian picked me up at Shannon's house. It was like a real, honest to goodness date).
All three universities that are part of Ana G. Mendez University System invited the Master's degree candidates for who had received a 3.9-4.0 GPA and had superior class attendance, participation, conduct, etc.
9 comments:
that's so awesome. glad you had a fun night out! at least tino could be your babysitter if ESPN called his name!
I heard a quote today in church that reminded me of you.
"Stroke when you don't feel like stroking.
Kick when you don't feel like kicking
Pain will come and so will the reward."
Wear your medal with pride.You earned it.
you go girl. this is good stuff.
That is so wonderful, Heidi!! Congratulations for all of your hard work. You look beautiful in the pics.
Dearest Heidi
I am so Proud of you. You have got what it takes to get er done, better known as the Brown tenacity. Here is yet one more accomplishment you have achieved,and you can remember,"If I was able to accomplish this with all the challenges it brought, I can do AYTHING. Brovo
Love you
Aunt Jan
Yea! Good for you! I am proud of you!
congrats Heidi. Wow, I would never have the stamina to do all that you have done. Good for you!
I am seriously, truly impressed. Plus, you LOOK awesome.
It always helps to have my friends and family cheering for me in the background. And the quiet, heartfelt prayers. You are ALL giving me the strength to continue on and move forward. Thank you!
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