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At graduation, I was one of the valedictorians that gave a speech. It was like I have been prepping for this very moment my entire life.. I am overly thankful for all the people that influenced me in a positive way, and put me on the right track, especially my great grandma, who I called “Popo”. She was my best friend who taught me to be happy and to never forget where I came from. She lived to the age of 97.
She was an incredibly healthy and strong women.Unfortunately, the last time I saw her was a couple days before she passed away at the hospital. It was the beginning of our freshmen year. She could only groan from the pain and squint periodically in order to see the people in the room. “Hi Popo,” I said. And at that moment, I saw the heartbeat monitor shoot up. I hadn’t visited in a long time, yet she was still happy to see me. Despite her weakness, she squeezed my hand tightly, perhaps to let me know to stay strong and that every little thing is going to be all right. Before leaving, I said, “goodbye Popo, I will see you soon,” even though I knew that that was the last time I would see her. I could not even gather up the courage to tell her “I love you,” even though I meant it ever so dearly. I regret that moment every day of my life..
This was the story I decided to share with everyone on May 13, 2012. Mother’s day. This is how I live. Every day, I wake up and wonder how I can make her and the rest of my family proud.. Every day. I just hope that someday, I can make as big a difference on the world as she has done for me. I love you.
Loved that speech. This guy is real as it gets.
Congrats, c/o 2012.
The guy… He’s gonna get far in life. Not cause just cause of his intelligence & achievements, but also because of his personality & spirit.
Shawn, I have no idea what life would be without you. For one thing, you always have the RIGHT things/advice to say to me whether I had friend issue, boy issue, family issue, etc. Without you, I think I would still be a mess. I still remember that one time when you were there for me when I had my very first breakup and it was you who was there for me and made sure I was okay. You texted me, saw me in person and talk about random things just to make me feel better. And it was even your birthday and you were there to help me. You took your special day away to help a friend because you were and still are, humble. Being the friend you are makes me happy to know that there are people like you. I’m really proud of you that you spoke at graduation and it will be a speech that nobody will ever forget and always remember, forever. You’re great grandma would have been proud. <3
holy shit
okay… now i’m a little freaked out by eyes…
it’s like a black hole
well pupils are holes so…
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