This morning at 10:45 I officially took my last test of my college career and left the campus as a graduate with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management. The feeling is surreal and the amount of pride I feel right now isn't even measurable. The last three and a half years have been a constant juggling act trying to find a balance between working full time, going to school, and being a mom to 3 beautiful kids. There were more times than I can tell you that I wanted to throw my hands up in the air and say forget it. However, I'm not a quitter and I just kept pushing through. When I got pregnant as a teenager I had a lot of people doubt me and whether this was the end of Chelsea's bright future. Let me tell you something though, the people who doubt you give you the most motivation. I started this journey back to school as a single mom of three kids under 4. I wondered if I could actually do it to the end and whether I was getting in way over my head. But those 3 kids have been my biggest fans the whole way through. I've missed parties, I've stayed up late, I've spent many lunches and breaks studying, and I've stressed beyond belief on my weekends if I've studied enough. Here's to showing that all of that paid off. I studied hard, I prioritized, and I made something that mattered to me the number 1. I hope that if anything, I've shown my kids that no matter what obstacles pop up in your life, you never give up on your goals. It is NEVER to late to move forward and chase your dream. So cheers to my degree, our future, and the feeling of pride you get from knowing you never gave up.
