Last night I received my EA Degree. It was not at all as I expected but better in many ways and surprising in others, but in no way disappointing. I'm very glad that I resisted the urge to read any secrets, it's an experience I'll never forget. I felt a deep connection to not only the brothers there with me but also the men in my family who have gone before me, specifically my grandfather though he died before I was born. Now I have a big binder ready to be cracked open and studied for my proficiency, but I'll have to gauge my time wisely as I also have been, admittedly, a little too relaxed on getting my English papers written 
