tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post7624009461900266900..comments2023-04-27T10:10:36.337-05:00Comments on Adventure Awaits: I Graduated!Tracey Dyckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-11916849225936775492017-06-03T21:19:46.102-05:002017-06-03T21:19:46.102-05:00*hugs back* THANKS, LIV! <3*hugs back* THANKS, LIV! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-32102481139906021222017-06-01T17:29:37.579-05:002017-06-01T17:29:37.579-05:00CONGRATULATIONS, TRACEY!!!! *hugs* <3CONGRATULATIONS, TRACEY!!!! *hugs* <3Liv K. Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181127343729085264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-50320163956482103292017-06-01T10:49:44.839-05:002017-06-01T10:49:44.839-05:00IT'S EMILYYYYYYY! YOU'RE BACK! I'm so ...IT'S EMILYYYYYYY! YOU'RE BACK! I'm so excited! :D<br /><br />Thanks so much for the congrats. I certainly did learn a lot during those nine months. No regrets. That's right, there ARE quite a few similarities between our experiences, and I'm so glad that you had a great time too! (Can't wait to hear more about Kenya!!!)<br /><br />Awww, that's one of the sweetest "hello, I'm back" sort of things anyone could say! <3 Glad to have you back, Em!Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-12887325202595060282017-06-01T10:44:00.174-05:002017-06-01T10:44:00.174-05:00Thank you, darling! <333 Wow, that means so muc...Thank you, darling! <333 Wow, that means so much, because application is DEFINITELY the hardest part of learning anything, and it's something college taught me a lot about. So that's wonderful to hear! *all the hugs for you too* Thanks for all your encouragement and support! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-61947270535531594532017-05-30T14:18:15.129-05:002017-05-30T14:18:15.129-05:00TRACEY TRACEY TRACEY! It is I! Finally poking my h...TRACEY TRACEY TRACEY! It is I! Finally poking my head back into the blogosphere! So firstly, a massive congrats for graduating! It's so exciting that you've come through this year and I can tell you've had an incredible time and learnt heaps. I guess I can relate to doing something completely different with your life, in a team, and learning loads about God through it. I love the last line of this post -- it's something He was reinforcing in my mind and heart the whole time I was in Kenya.<br /><br />I loved this whole post -- it's so good to be here, read your distinctive voice, I'm even happy to see the font and the background again! Can't wait to catch up on some of your older posts. Lots of love! <3Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057480293595295502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-87786671494234969022017-05-28T12:47:20.208-05:002017-05-28T12:47:20.208-05:00Congratulations, you amazing girl! So proud of you...Congratulations, you amazing girl! So proud of you! ^_^ And so glad you learned so many good things too! I'm always blown away by how you learn things and apply them and then turn them around to write posts that inspire us all. You're an inspiration, my dear! *all the hugs* Keep shining!!! <3Deborah O'Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969896655321575875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-50061421401095620392017-05-26T12:25:47.185-05:002017-05-26T12:25:47.185-05:00Thanks, Kayla! :DDDThanks, Kayla! :DDDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-8781034313363500602017-05-26T12:25:31.472-05:002017-05-26T12:25:31.472-05:00Thank you, Meaghan!! :)Thank you, Meaghan!! :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-88339627050999158222017-05-26T12:24:58.687-05:002017-05-26T12:24:58.687-05:00Thank you very much, Blue! <3 It WAS an amazing...Thank you very much, Blue! <3 It WAS an amazing year. Probably one of the best decisions of my life. (LOL, you'd love them if you got a chance to meet them! "Larry" is hilarious and the exact opposite personality as me--ahem, huge people person and not naturally detailed--cough, cough. "Bob" is perceptive and great at teaching in an engaging way. The two balance out the program so well.)<br /><br />Awesome! I look forward to doing the tag! Thank you. ^_^Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-31268112624007818352017-05-26T12:21:58.658-05:002017-05-26T12:21:58.658-05:00*uber major tackle glomps you back* <---That ri...*uber major tackle glomps you back* <---That right there is the most epic thing ever. XDDD<br /><br />THANK YOU SO MUUUUUCH, DARLING! <3333 Aw, wow...seriously, that's so encouraging, especially to hear that my journey can shed light on other people's journeys. (That's like one of my lifelong dreams, honestly.) *tackle hugs again* You're an amazing friend, and this comment is almost as perfect as if you had really been AT my grad! <333333<br /><br />And I'm confident that God's leading YOU on an incredible path as well, my friend. Just you wait and see what He has planned! ^__^<br /><br />*ALL THE HUGS FOREVER*Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-5949621747553737202017-05-26T12:19:03.135-05:002017-05-26T12:19:03.135-05:00THANK YOU ARIEEEELLLLL!!! <3 Gandalf fireworks ...THANK YOU ARIEEEELLLLL!!! <3 Gandalf fireworks are always on point. ;D<br /><br />Yes, stick it out! High school WILL end, even if it feels like eternity. XD Sometimes I wish I could go back to high school, but then I remember pre-cal and I'm like, "nah." :P<br /><br />Aww, thanks! C.S. Lewis has a lot of inspiring things to say.<br /><br />Well, the college is run by my church, and my church also has a location in inner city. Every other Thursday my classmates and I would go there to help with their weekly foodbank. (I'm pretty sure the food was supplied by some kind of city-wide food distribution organization thing for charities...?) Anyway, we would unload and organize the food, then one of the pastors or church staff would share a short message with the inner city people, and then us volunteers would help give out the food. It was pretty cool.<br /><br />Every other week, I also spent a weeknight volunteering with a Sunday-school-like program for kids. They get bussed in for an evening of games, praise and worship, and Bible lesson. Most of the time I was a bus monitor--those kids are CRAZY sometimes--and a couple of times I got to teach on stage, which was fun.<br /><br />I don't know if those are the kind of details you're looking for, but if not, ask more questions! ^_^<br /><br />Thanks so much, Ariel! You're so sweet. <333Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-86971264496562541442017-05-26T12:12:27.588-05:002017-05-26T12:12:27.588-05:00(Haha, no problem!)
Thank you! It was definitely ...(Haha, no problem!)<br /><br />Thank you! It was definitely a very fulfilling year. But you can still get a lot out of a secular setting as well; it may just be different things. Not having to pay sounds fantastic! School gets to be very expensive. XDTracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-7801053261408466632017-05-25T22:36:49.666-05:002017-05-25T22:36:49.666-05:00Congratulations!! That is so huge, Tracey!!Congratulations!! That is so huge, Tracey!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-8135415030226113422017-05-23T02:08:56.235-05:002017-05-23T02:08:56.235-05:00Congratulations! Congratulations! Meaghan Rutherfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144939103660147492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-32301283823211391482017-05-23T00:51:08.917-05:002017-05-23T00:51:08.917-05:00Congratulations, Tracey! And to be valedictorian,...Congratulations, Tracey! And to be valedictorian, too!<br />It sounds like you've had an amazing time, with some amazing lessons, and I'm sure there will be amazing things to come! <br />Again, congratulations! <br />(I love how you've nicknamed your teachers!) <br /><br /><br />On a completely different note, here's something for when you have the time: https://tobeashennachie.wordpress.com/2017/05/20/sunshine-blogger-award-round-2/Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311819189733225274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-26433404513032303662017-05-22T16:39:33.109-05:002017-05-22T16:39:33.109-05:00TRACEEEEEEEEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *uber major tackle gl...TRACEEEEEEEEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! *uber major tackle glomp* YOU'RE A GRADUATE. CONGRATULATIONS!!!<br /><br />Oh my goodness gracious. I. AM. SO. PROUD. OF. YOOOOUUUU!!!!!!!<br /><br />I've watched in complete and utter awe you take this amazing journey. Been inspired by your perseverance, your dedication. It's been such an honor being able to read about your journey. You've taught ME so much through the things you've shared.<br /><br />AND YOU WERE VALEDICTORIAN. Though I'm not surprised one little bit. You so earned that title, and write the most beautiful words. Seriously, this post just touched my heart so much.<br /><br />I'm just...AAAHHHHHH, TRACEY. I'm so proud of you! I'm honest to goodness almost getting teary-eyed. :')<br /><br />I'm so excited to see what God has in store for you. Your passion for growing in Him and following His steps is going to lead you to amazing places.<br /><br />Congratulations again, my dear. GAH. I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU AND PROUD AND INSPIRED AND JUST DLKJSLDKJFLJDf. YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! *ALL THE HUGS*Christine Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15859881278385314279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-21851419344221563752017-05-22T16:20:40.766-05:002017-05-22T16:20:40.766-05:00CONGRATULATIONS TRACEYYYYYY!!!!! <333 *confetti... CONGRATULATIONS TRACEYYYYYY!!!!! <333 *confetti* *cupcakes* *fireworks courtesy of Gandalf*<br /> I've still got a looooonnngg way to go till a graduate college (who am I kidding, I'm not even in college yet xD)--BUT the end will come. Gotta stay strong. *tough face* <br /> I lovelovelove the quotes you posted--SUPER inspirational!! <br /> Oooh, you guys did inner city work? I've been interested in inner city areas for a while...could you expound on the work you did there?? *puppy dog eyes* xD<br /> This was an awesome post, Tracey--I can't wait to see where God takes you in this next season of your life! <333<br />-ArielPerran Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08097115041463167608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-59751718975451754062017-05-22T14:57:28.840-05:002017-05-22T14:57:28.840-05:00(My mom's account was logged in when I left th...(My mom's account was logged in when I left this comment the first time, haha.) Awesome! Love this post. Congrats on your graduation and Valedictorianship! It sounds like you had a very fulfilling program here. Sometimes I'm a bit disappointed by how "classroom" and secular my university program is, but I still like going (and I have a full ride, so I'm not actually investing cash, though I would like to give back my scholarship money later in my life to aid others in getting their degree).Patrick Stahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690555802232025818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-9111717036588517012017-05-22T14:55:46.188-05:002017-05-22T14:55:46.188-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04464201405014422237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-59424840401184655892017-05-22T14:47:06.475-05:002017-05-22T14:47:06.475-05:00Thanks! It's not quite like the movie kind of ...Thanks! It's not quite like the movie kind of valedictorian picked from hundreds of students, but I felt very honored! *hugs* <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-16179983468623897052017-05-22T14:46:08.904-05:002017-05-22T14:46:08.904-05:00Haha, thanks Jenelle! Always a witty response from...Haha, thanks Jenelle! Always a witty response from you. ;D I'll be working during the summer and then hopefully going for a "real" degree in fall. :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-52901551244571849952017-05-22T14:45:05.519-05:002017-05-22T14:45:05.519-05:00Thank you, Mikayla! That's so sweet, and praye...Thank you, Mikayla! That's so sweet, and prayers are always appreciated. <3 :)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-17908913989579403582017-05-22T14:42:04.661-05:002017-05-22T14:42:04.661-05:00Awww, thanks Savannah!! C.S. Lewis has some of the...Awww, thanks Savannah!! C.S. Lewis has some of the best quotes. (Funny thing was that when I actually gave my speech, I forgot to credit him because I'd just looked over at my family sitting near the front and got all choked up. ^_^)<br /><br />Thanks again! <3Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-62000772707508952017-05-22T14:40:21.888-05:002017-05-22T14:40:21.888-05:00(Out of a small class of 16, but yes. XD It was an...(Out of a small class of 16, but yes. XD It was an honor!) Thank you! Keep going; there's a light at the end of the tunnel. ;)Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6620960568844915525.post-19988511267000141842017-05-22T14:39:21.889-05:002017-05-22T14:39:21.889-05:00Thank you so much, Skye! *hugs* I definitely did l...Thank you so much, Skye! *hugs* I definitely did learn a lot. :) Your encouragement is so appreciated! <333Tracey Dyckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445222618456673198noreply@blogger.com