So I guess it's official:
I have my associate's degree.
I'm starting at UNT this fall.
And yes, this IS a big deal.

I dropped out of school when I was 18, moved in with an unsavory individual, got out of one toxic relationship and bounced into another one that lasted nearly five years. I got a car, broke up with him, moved out on my own.

Lost fifty pounds. Started taking classes again. Took a full course load while working full time, re-took all the classes I bombed the first time around, and got straight A's on everything. Made some amazing friends. Walked into three different jobs and said, "Hi! Can I work here?" without a resume.

I'm elated, defiant, and relieved.

BOOYEAH, BITCHES.