This morning, after I said the phrase, "After Tuesday, I won't be able to drive for 4-6 weeks," I teared up. What's better is that I teared up in front of someone I really didn't want to tear up in front of because of other reasons. I miss the days when I was somewhat stoic...when I didn't let things bother me...I'm thinking my reaction is a combination of lack of sleep/stress/anticipation, but the waterworks still stink. Peee-uuwww.
Then, I found out that the man with the killer smile and killer skills ... one of my all-time favorite Sooners ... Wayman Tisdale lost his battle with cancer. Such a loss ...
Sometimes, you have to just skip ahead to something positive. The end results of my surgery should decrease some creakiness in my knee. That will be good. I have a good evening in front of me. It's OU Commencement, and ... barring any rain ... I'll witness a super fantastic fireworks display. Plus, I'll be with thousands of students whose lives are filled with nothing but possibilities. OU has really taken Commencement to the next level. What a fitting celebration to show that hard work pays off! Congratulations to all the graduates out there!
I'm also formerly stoic. The older I get, the more often I cry. It's embarrassing at times, but also good. You feel better afterward.
Posted by: Tom | May 15, 2009 at 03:09 PM