May 24, 2026 – The Kid is Graduating

Can you believe that I am almost finished my 8th year at UNBC? I told my friend that “fun-fact” during our breakfast out this morning and she gasped. The truth is, time flies. My kid is graduating this week, and the convocation is this Friday. She is graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from UNBC. I am so proud of her. She had done so many other things during her time at UNBC, such as research and being an RA, Research Ethics Board member, President of the Stem Cell Club, Vice-President of the Pre-Med Club, Relay for Life in Prince George committee, and Prince Hoops co-organizer. These are not just roles or positions, but she had done a tonne of work in planning and facilitating sessions, events, and fundraising. It’s pretty incredible. And, it was all HER.

I can’t believe that she had accomplished so much in so little time. It was only 5 years ago when she moved up to Prince George with me. She did a gap year to make up a few credits, and then she was accepted into the CNC/UNBC Nursing Program. And, just like that… she’s done. Two years at CNC, and 2-years at UNBC. The time just few by. I can’t believe it. I am so grateful that she decided to live with me in Prince George, post-pandemic remote learning. At the time, I lived in a one-bedroom apartment. There was a separate dining room, which was my bedroom/office for three years before I purchased a townhouse over a year ago. I love living with my kid, and I do not take the last 5-years for granted.

Now, I feel that we are where we need and want to be. She will be starting work soon after convocation, and I will be moving forward with my work. We’ll see how things unfold with work. I know that I am in a place of transition. There is a lot of literatre about changing careers after 7-years. I’m in that sweet spot. Looking back at my career, it seems like my change over times about 8-years. I am really enjoying what I am doing and the people I am working with at the university. Maybe my next step would be working towards a promotion with a focus on research, or it might be something else. I am also thinking about writing a book about my mom, but I do want to finish the projects I have already started.

I am so proud of my kid, and I am excited that she is graduating this week, and I will be there, front row, as faculty and mom. This ending is only the beginning. 🙂