Graduation day
to quote Neil Finn:
the taste of success only lasts you
half an hour or less
but it loves you when it comes
All this to say that after 4 years of studying I finally made it to the end and am now officially a translator (master of translation to be exact, however pompous that may sound). I passed with distinction and, if I do say so myself, I'm rather proud of that.
This is not the end of course, just a milestone along the path. I've already set the weels in motion for what is to become my own webdesign/translation services studio.
In fact, as of today, in the eyes of Belgian law I'm an entrepreneur, which is kind of funny given my true blue working class background. I'm the first one in my family to ever strike out on his own and it's as scary as it's exhilarating.
I was very moved in the last few days to have my friends call me or visit me and congratulate me on a job well done. It really means the world to know people are standing by you to share, not only the rough times, but also the good ones.
I'd better call it a night before I get sentimental in my old age 
(note to self: drink less rum when posting...)
