Graduation Speech

Friday the 13th, how lucky. Out of all the days of the year, we had to graduate on Friday the 13th. Hold onto your hats and look out for black cats ladies and gentlemen, because the class of 2014 is graduation on one of the most feared days. For good reason too, I mean who wouldn’t be afraid that this batch of people is being released into the world on their own? Whether you are afraid for what comes next, or ready to take it head-on, sad because you most likely won’t ever see these people again, or happy for what lies ahead, this unlucky day is finally here.
Just think about it; around fourteen years of your life has been leading up to this day, this moment in your life, and it snuck up on you with not so much as a whisper. Yesterday was just a day, and tomorrow is just another day, but today, this day, right here, right now, is our day. No matter what anyone else says, it is our day. So go ahead and ask your parents for that new car and drive as fast as you can. Actually, maybe not, because it is Friday the 13th. Even if you don’t get that new car, or that new pair of $200 shoes, or whatever you happened to ask for, just think about how lucky you are anyways. Think of all the people out there who couldn’t have a family member here for some reason, whatever it may be. Think of all the people out there who don’t even have a family, all the people who don’t even have a house. Don’t sit there and complain and mope that you didn’t get exactly what you wanted, because at least you got something, right? You woke up this morning, this ever so unlucky morning, with a roof over your head, and a beating heart, so what is the problem? What’s holding you back from changing the world? You are completely lucky in everything you have, even graduating on Friday the 13th. So get ready for the rest of forever, because after today, it begins. You can so whatever you want, and basically no one will care. So show them that they should, and make them look at all you have to offer. Make them look at the extraordinarily lucky pot of gold you were handed when you were born, and then share it amongst everyone so everyone can have a little bit of luck. Remember to share, remember to smile, and remember to hug your grandparents before you leave. Most importantly, remember not to break a mirror or walk under a ladder because hey, that sounds dangerous in itself, whether it’s Friday the 13th or not.