Post Results

I received my results for my chemical engineering degree today. All I can say is God is good! I was able to sleep last night after praying and this morning I managed even not to feel ill as I trusted in him. Although I lost my appetite I managed to shove a slice of toast down and I made it to uni to collect my results. As my head of year handed me the paper he said 'this year's results are a mixed bag, but I managed to get a 2:1'. Allelujia! I'm so happy, its wonderful, I can relax...the sigh of relief I exhaled was indescribable.

As I patiently waited for my classmates to get their results I informed my family. My Dad, who is in Nigeria on holiday went about informing all the family back home. I received texts and calls of congratulations.

I went for lunch, then coffee, then supper then cocktails and finally to a Jazz bar where a few ciders ensued. All with the great company of a few dear classmates.

I walked around the city centre, taking in the sights with new eyes...the eyes of a graduate!!! Amazing, this was my city, I've had good times here, bad times, but most of all I've learnt about myself, I've gained knowledge of my degree and I have an overwhelming sense of achievement. I feel almost invincible but I am not too full of pride, I know I could have done nothing without faith in God, I would have been overwhelmed by my circumstances, sucumbed to defeat and listened to all those discouraging voices that tried to knock me down.

I've made great friends, awesome connections and I can tell you doing a chemical engineering degree will give you wrinkles, cause you to have more than a couple of pulling your hair out/crying moments but at the end of the day, the mind you're left with is special, and well worth it. Your outlook on life and thought-processes/way of thinking is forever changed for the better. This valuable skill will help in any job or career engineering or otherwise.

A big congratulations to all those graduating this year everywhere and good luck to those still awaiting results. Whatever happens, the most important thing is what you've learnt from the experience about yourself as a person.

Love from Fi xx

Twilight Zone

So I have finished exams but I'm waiting for my results. I've secured a graduate job so I shouldn't be nervous right? The hard work is over...but I am feeling anxious. All the years of preparation leading up to one day. Family members and friends are all telling me 'well done' as if the degree certificate is already hanging on my wall! All I can do is trust in God and hope for the best. I am returning to University tomorrow after a few days at home recuperating. I've also visited friends in London, taken a trip to Scotland and been to Manchester in the past 2 weeks all filling up the twilight time...

As I am getting ready for my last few days at my university I have been feeling quite nostalgic. I look at things and think 'when will I see this again?'. Don't get me wrong, I am ready to leave and move on but that means admitting to being a grown up, an adult, with adult responsibilities. Working the 9-5, paying bills, being the 'youngest in the office', and hearing things like 'you're so young, I wish I was your age again'. Well guess what? Being young isn't all it's cracked up to be. Lack of life experience often leaves me questioning my decisions, but one can't spend forever debating all the options carefully before you make a choice, as they say: 'time waits for no man'. On the other hand, having a 'YOLO' attitude (I detest that phrase!) isn't good either. Diving headfirst into things can often leave one thinking I should have taken the time to put on some safety gear in the form of knowledge/research.

Anyway before this ends up dragging on I just want to wish all those waiting for a big result good luck and God bless! Let me know what you are waiting for in the comments and how you deal with waiting?

Fi xx