Most people will walk to get their diploma after working tedious hours for it. I chose not to, and that is ok.

A lot of people have been asking me why I didn't want to walk. There is a multitude of reasons behind it, but the first and foremost is- I didn't see a point. Why do I want to sit in the hot sun, and listen to so many names I have never heard of before in my life, for two seconds of fame? I had maybe two or three friends in my own class that I would have been supporting. I can do that from afar and I can have a celebration with just those people who I have become close to- and that is much more gratifying to me.

I would much rather go out and play pool, or stay in and watch a movie with friends. If it is our success we are celebrating, and we don't want to make a big deal about it, society shouldn't keep pushing us to.

As much as I appreciated the offer, I even had someone from my schools alumni committee ask me if I was sure I didn't want to walk and that she could probably find me an extra cap and gown last minute. I declined because again, I didn't want to walk. And no, it isn't a choice I will regret.