graduation speech
... my pocket, and so its value became very real to me. The reason I pointed this out to you is not to boast of my accomplishments, but to let you know what may be in store for you. You see, I didn’t have a clue what was really going to happen, the way many of you feel right now. You may choose to pursue a career right after graduation or you might choose to enroll directly into college. Not everyone should feel pressured to try and attend college if you aren’t ready for it. The point I’m trying to make is that for the rest of your life you will be calling most of the shots. I would like to point out the fact that college will always be there, so you can begin at any time. But it is very important to note that the longer you wait, the more difficult it will be to start. I hope that some of this will sink into your mind. Everyone wants to hear that life will be great after high school, and the truth is that it really does get better! But do not forget that your future is up to you and that from now on no one will be there to make sure you wake up or to make sure you are eating right. You will be making your own decisions and to some of you that is exhilarating and to some that is the most frightening thing you will ever think of. But do not worry at all, because each and every one of you has a specific gift, and you can take that gift and use it to the fullest extent. When you do that, just sit back and watch your life take a turn for the better. Truthfully, though, neither your parents nor I can even recall one word that was said by a single speaker on that glorious rainy day of our graduation ceremony. You know everyone of you should be thankful for this great weather we have right now. On my graduation day it was ra...