Sunday, May 9, 2010

Spring 10: In A Nutshell [The End of an Era]

To all the people I wasn't able to catch after the ceremony I want to say, "It has been a pleasure, good luck and keep in touch."

Normally, I write about my classes and a short reflection, but this note today is all about reflecting.

Most of you might know this and most of your probably do not, but I am quite the sentimentalist I'll miss everyone of you guys dearly; sincerely, I mean it. I really do. It's been less than 24 hours since I graduated and I feel like I have said good bye to a huge portion of my life. I would like to thank all of you who made my day (you know who you are) and for those who think they do; keeping thinking that. I kid, I kid.

One thing I have noticed in my personality is that I am quite sarcastic and sometimes (yes, I am aware) I can say things that sound down right mean. However, not once has it been used as slander. People have told me I am a genuine person and that's nice to know, despite what I believe is crap I give them all the time I still maintain a really good relationship with them For that I am grateful, sometimes I found myself really hard to deal with and for those who have such great tolerance I commend you for it.

I want to write something long and elaborate, but I do not want to bore you. I enjoyed my time at UIC and you wonder why of all places? It really was not the university that made me feel proud of where I was, it was the people. Maybe I don't give myself enough credit, but I surely give people a lot. I never thought of myself as anything more than just a regular person; not worth noticing. You guys have definitely noticed my traits and embraced it, help me mold it and master it. I wouldn't be the person I am today if not for all of you. If not for your insight and support I would have not have the courage to go where I wanted to go in life. I hope that as I leave UIC I meet others that are as great, supportive, humorous, warm, and open (I would like to include charming) as you all. I will really miss everything about the University and I hope that feeling is reciprocated as well.

Sincerely and Grateful,
-David Scott Mei