Cheers to the Class of 2010!!

Posted on June 15, 2010. Filed under: Latest News Leave a Comment

Full disclosure:  This is a proud mama moment.

My daughter graduated from high school tonight. It doesn’t seem like that big of a deal… until it’s your own child. It was a classy ceremony, and parents had every reason to be proud of each and every one. The speeches, as is always the case, were meaningful. That said, I think everyone in the room was paying attention to the speeches except for the graduates. They were busy trying to keep balloons and beach-balls in the air without getting caught by the counselor-cops.

For the class of 2010, I have a few thoughts to pass along:

  • Visualize yourself living in the exact future that you want. It works.
  • When the “water” or “oil” lights go on in your car, don’t ignore them.
  • Keep a fire extinguisher in your trunk, in case you choose to ignore the “water” or “oil” lights in your car. I wish someone had’ve told me this one.
  • Try to hang out with people who you think are more talented, smarter, kinder, than you. It will raise your game.
  • If you spend your time criticizing people who you find less talented, intelligent or not as kind as you, everyone else will know that 1) you are hanging with the wrong crowd or, 2) you have found a false way to build yourself up. Either way, you lose.
  • Forgive. Often. If you are unsure about how to go about this, spend some time with a Golden Retriever.
  • Appreciate Top Ramen.  Somewhere around age 22, you will vow never to eat it again. You’ll rediscover it before you turn 35.
  • If you have children someday, you’ll also rediscover Kraft macaroni and cheese.
  • Laugh at yourself.
  • Laugh at the rest of us, too. We are as awkward and insecure as you are, we’ve just spent more time learning how to look brave.

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