June 2009 Edition
Posted by Administrator on June 5, 2009 · Leave a Comment
In the words of the famed Barbara Streisand: “Memories….light the corners of my mind….”.
I must admit, I’m pea-green with envy of the oldest child of our household who is heading into that blissful summer period just after his senior year, now with his own job, hanging with friends, and just really living in the moment before bigger adult responsibilities kick in. I find myself thinking: it just doesn’t seem possible that I’m raising my own children and my graduation was 22 years ago! I daydream happily, still feeling 18 years old in my thoughts….
So, it is with enthusiastic congratulations to the Saratoga High School Class of 2009 that I share my personal advice for entering the newest chapter of your lives:
- Live with some fear and go for it anyway!
- Take every chance, try new things and explore as much and as often as you can.
- Read A LOT.
- Laugh at least once a day.
- Resolve yourself to blind faith in destiny.
- Be passionate about your opinions.
- Try, try, try to be respectful of those who disagree.
- Be positive, look for the silver lining, work hard and put your family first.
- Pick your behavior in spite of your feelings.
- Volunteer in your community–it will keep you grounded.
You will make mistakes, you will be disappointed and find people can sometimes be inconsiderate and self-serving. Its okay and it doesn’t mean you have to be. There’s ALWAYS a different option and a better opportunity ahead.
Finally, be aware: politically, culturally and spiritually. Believe that you really DO have the power to shape the world you live in and your place on this earth matters somehow, somewhere, to someone.
Best wishes for your future and enjoy the new road to be traveled!
