A Practical Matter

So. That was it. My final practical session at Lancaster university and it was spent analysing urine for diabetes and other complications. It reminds me of a similar practical that I did at Shelley High concerning the same subject, so it looks like I have come full circle.

I found it somewhat fitting.

I folded away my lab coat for what could be the last time (though hopefully not) this afternoon, but before packing it away completely I carefully unfolded it, hung it up and gave my faithful friend a final salute goodbye.

Geez. I need a haircut...

It has only just begun to sink in just how close I am to finishing my time here at Lancaster and a I have to admit, it's a saddening prospect as I've had probably the best three years of my life here.
I've studied a subject that I love, decided on my future, made a few awesome friends, caught myself a girlfriend and started to embrace my geeky side rather than spurn it.

Overall, I feel I've grown up a lot since I arrived here wet behind the ears and terrified about how I'd cope with living away from home. It seems silly now.

Hopefully I leave here better than I arrived.

We'll see.