29 days

Thats right, less than one month until graduation...

"Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference."
-Arie Pencovici

This quote speaks to me today, as I am not only preparing for graduation, but for my career. Applying for a state licensure, taking the national board exam, and searching for jobs are all on my table currently. Graduation is only the beginning on the road to becoming a certified PA.

PANCE

I have officially registered to take the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) on May 21, 2014. This is the day prior to my families arrival for graduation. I am hoping graduation and family will serve as a much needed distraction after the exam. After any major exam, there is little relief that it is over, simply worry about performance and the pending score. 

As graduation approaches, life has been a bit stressful. I imagined this time back on campus would be filled with happiness and relief that school is almost over. But instead, I am stressed that my exit exam is in one month and now board exams are approaching. The reality of student loan repayment is now very present. I will be moving back to Texas right after graduation. I am leaving California, this amazing place I have called home for three years. And most difficult for me to process, I will be leaving all the amazing friends/family I have here. On the other hand, I get to be home with my family for an entire year. I get to be back with my Jezebel. And I will be able to save a lot of money as I begin to pay off my student loans. 

How transient my life has been for these past years, makes me realize how precious time is, and how it shouldn't be wasted. 

"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."

  - Abraham Lincoln