Graduation Day

This was the third graduating class from the College.  We were invited to attend the graduation and enjoyed it very much.  The youngest girl was 25 yrs old and the oldest was 67 yrs old.  Mark was able to spend some time with them and enjoyed that very much.  Everyone was dressed up and then put on their gowns and caps.  Asian custom requires that you leave your shoes at the door even on graduation day.  Notice the striped socks on many of the women.  After the ceremony they were all presented with flowers from friends and family.  Then they all wanted pictures with us, individually and with their families.   I felt like I did on our wedding day after having to paste that smile on for all of the photos.  Last night my jaw actually ached.  We then were invited to have lunch at a Singaporean restaurant.  The only difference I found was the way they cooked the rice in chicken broth rather than water.   The fish, pork and chicken were all tasty.