last day

After an incredibly frustrating last day of classes (ever) on Thursday, I was supposed to meet my friend at the Union and go out on his boat. I did, and called a few AIESECers to come with me... it was a gorgeous, gorgeous night... We were on the boat from 4ish until 9ish, enjoying life, chatting, swimming, reminiscing, watching the sunset and listening to music from the union... I really needed that time to decompress, as the reality of my undergraduate career coming to a close had just hit me square in the face.

After the boat, we took a leisurely walk down State Street around dusk, and I could feel myself wanting to savor every moment as long as possible. After an Ian's pizza and some margaritas, I went home.

A wonderful surprise was waiting for me in my mailbox: a thank-you card from one of the AIESECers that I bonded with this year. She has done great things so far, things that I never had the opportunity to do in the organization, and I'm looking forward to seeing so much more from her. And then I get another e-mail from another AIESECer that I worked closely with this semester, thanking me for my encouragement and inspiration this semester...

As my favorite underclassmen AIESECers begin to gain the confidence that comes with knowing that they are now one year older and a whole lot wiser and are now in charge of the organization, I can see them developing and taking ownership. And I know that I helped them get there. And it's a great feeling. :)

It was probably the most memorable Thursday I've ever had.