In this video, I’m taking you with me to my UCI master’s commencement on June 14—like… the “wait, I actually did it” kind of day. It’s a teacher-life milestone for me, and I wanted to vlog it the way I’d want to remember it: getting ready, soaking in the excitement, and just letting it feel real for a second. If you’re in college, post-grad, or you’re in that student-teaching/first-year-teacher era, this is one of those videos that’s equal parts celebration and “okay, what’s next?” I share the overall vibe of the day and what it felt like to hit this finish line after working toward my master’s. It’s not just about the ceremony—it’s about the little moments around it that make it special, and the reminder that you’re allowed to be proud of yourself (even if you’re someone who’s usually like, “no it’s fine!!”). If you’re graduating soon, I hope this feels like a cozy, encouraging watch and a tiny push to romanticize your own big days.