For as long as i can remember, late May to Early June (up until Father’s Day) has always been the time of the year that i celebrate Summertime (Last Day of School and Graduation mostly). Up until 6th grade, which i had to finish in Alaska, June was always the month that i associated Summertime with. But during my time in Alaska, that honor went to May, as that was the time when school let out up there. I quickly got used to that, in fact, i actually enjoyed it, even if it did mean that i went back to class in August. But when my family moved to Virginia and i started school there, it was back to getting out in June and that went on all the way to Graduation. From that point on, i’ve tried to get into the Last day of School/Graduation Day mood every June every year since. Even when i moved back to California after Graduating. I’ve even rewatched the DVD of my Graduation around this time for last 4 years.
The problem is, this year, I a little bit lost. You see, while i was shopping at Wal-Mart last month, i noticed a cake that was Graduation themed. Since it was still May at the time, this left me a little confused. I went home and looked up the calendar for the school district within the place i live now and, apparently, they all let out during May. Looking back at the time, i was probably already made aware of that, but, it still through me for a loop. Usually, when Mother’s Day is over, i use the rest of the month of May to get into the Memorial Day mood, so having the thought of Summertime running through my mind isn’t really a good thing. Especially since it makes me wonder why i always went to schools in California that let out in June when the school district that i currently live near lets out in May, as do the Schools that my nephew and nieces go to.
Even though, my Graduation still took place in June, celebrating Summertime in June feels a bit late now.
Well, in the Northern Hemisphere, the Summer Solstice starts on June the 21st. Technically, you’re not late for celebrating summertime. You could also think of your graduation (Congratulations!) as an anniversary in itself.
You could also think of your graduation (Congratulations!) as an anniversary in itself.