obey your mashter…mashter

The quirky title of this post is a reference to the time when me and a bunch of friends went to see the laser Metallica show at the planetarium and thought it would be hilarious if “Master of Puppets” was sung with a lisp. Really, how can it be legal to have that much fun?

Anyway, I have a funny picture to show you.

That’s me, attempting to take a Photobooth picture of myself in my graduation cap, and my cat, photobombing me.

Yes, I participated in my department’s diploma ceremony on Saturday because I’m a sucker for some pomp and circumstance. It was pretty cool. The student speakers gave particularly good speeches and I got to officially receive my master’s degree from the department head.

We had a nice party at my mom’s house later that evening and my buddy Tracey flew up from Baltimore for a whirlwind visit, which meant a lot to me. Even though she was here for less than 24 hours, we got to hang out, dish, and giggle. Much needed.

That night, after everything was over and settled down, I came down with a cold. And then on Monday our water heater died. SIGH. But at least now I can mentally handle these things. A few weeks ago it would have just compounded my stress and pushed me over the edge.

I don’t yet have any pictures of me in my full regalia because the only people taking pictures at the ceremony were my mom and grandmother. And not only do they not have digital cameras, they use those grocery store disposal cameras. During the ceremony, I kept hearing that distinctive, “CLACK! VZZT VZZT VZZT VZZT VZZZZT VZZZZT VZZ V–” sound whenever they took pictures. So, as soon as those are used up and the next time they go to the Iggle to play their numbers, hopefully I’ll get some pictures back and will be able to scan them. Living in 1992 is awesome.

12 Responses to “obey your mashter…mashter”

  1. furiousball Says:

    that cat knows what time it is

  2. kdiddy Says:

    @furiousball, he never lets me put myself on too high of a pedestal. one of his favorite places to nap right now is on my MA.

  3. Kelly Says:

    “…go to the Iggle to play their numbers…”

    That sentence reminds me of home šŸ˜‰

    Oh, and congrats on the master’s degree! You rock!
    .-= Kelly´s last blog ..Wardrobe Wednesday =-.

  4. kdiddy Says:

    @Kelly, thank you!

  5. jodifur Says:

    Congrats! And even from that little picture, you look amazing. I need to step up my couch to 5kness.

  6. kdiddy Says:

    @jodifur, thanks! how is that going for you?

  7. Zig Says:

    Congrats on the master’s!

    I have a cat who looks just like yours and a shelf that looks just like yours.

  8. kdiddy Says:

    @Zig, thank you! I like your icon. The Lorax ftw.

  9. Alaina Says:

    That’s so funny about the disposable cameras! Congrats again.

  10. kdiddy Says:

    @Alaina, thanks!

  11. Sarah Says:

    Great, now I’ll have Metallica with a lisp in my head all week.

    Eh, either way, congratulations on your Mashters Degree. In puppetry, no?
    .-= Sarah´s last blog ..And Iā€™m Having Trouble Getting it Back Together =-.

  12. kdiddy Says:

    @Sarah, Metallica with a lisp is pretty great.

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