05-19-2008, 02:47 AM
Noel...I am not positive, but I kinda think that's not the right spelling.....
Seriously though, the tradition of layering the leis was one of the most special of the whole ceremony.... The first I recieved was from my advising professor, the next was from one of my project advisors at the Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory, then the university kukui nut lei I recieved as I got my diploma, then after the ceremony they arrived with the well wishes of so many.... by the end of the day, you really do feel the weight of all of the thoughts, congratulations, and thoughts that have have been layered on you...
I cannot think of a more special way to graduate, and a more special place....
Thank you all for being a part of it.
Seriously though, the tradition of layering the leis was one of the most special of the whole ceremony.... The first I recieved was from my advising professor, the next was from one of my project advisors at the Hilo Bay Watershed Advisory, then the university kukui nut lei I recieved as I got my diploma, then after the ceremony they arrived with the well wishes of so many.... by the end of the day, you really do feel the weight of all of the thoughts, congratulations, and thoughts that have have been layered on you...
I cannot think of a more special way to graduate, and a more special place....
Thank you all for being a part of it.