Friday, December 12, 2008

I am done (deep breath).

I took my last final at Chapman tonight. I had five finals this week which allowed me to complete the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in a record 16 months.

After the exam I just sat in my car and cried. The past eight months have been the toughest of my life. After Brian and I found out that I was pregnant I put school in overdrive. My advisor told me to drop out. She said it was impossible to go to school more than full time and work full time- all while pregnant. I was determined. I just can't believe I actually did it.

It was a very tearful drive home. It was from joy and exhaustion. I know a lot of my emotions are due to hormones, but I am so overwhelmed by so many feelings. I believe this is what it is like to cross the finish line after running a marathon. I have been in school as long as I can remember. All of a sudden I turned in my finance exam and it was over. Looking back I don't know how I did it. I know it wouldn't have happened without Brian and my parent's support. Thank you.

3 comments:

Lisa Henderson said...

Thats so awesome Kel, I dont know how you did it! Now get some rest before the little lady arrives!

Mark and/or Lisa said...

Wow Kelly! That is seriously so amazing! I'm pretty sure I couldn't do and any TWO of those at the same time.

SLO Rober said...

Yay Kelly! I'm so excited for you. That must have felt wonderful. Now you have that beautiful little girl to meet!