Graduation time...

Last night I went to my niece Kimberley's graduation in Dover. Getting through the trial and tribulations of school can sometimes be harsh, not just for the students, but for the parents as well. Thankfully the goals have been reached and the obstacles overcome. Today is the beginning of a new chapter of life for Kim and her friends. Congratulations Kim! Congratulations to Linda too!

At this time I would also like to congratulate all of our relatives who graduated this year! And of course, what REAL Tocci wouldn't offer advice at this time!! So here's mine. ..

You are about to have your first starring role in your very own reality show. There will be fun and adventure along with anxiety and tears, but the course you take, the road you travel is never a mistake if you are following a dream. Once on this road, create new paths, don't necessarily stay on the path that is straight and narrow, try new things, venture out of your comfort zone and face the challenges presented to you with a positive attitude. Envision your goals and strive to achieve them with a vengeance. And...please remember to love the life that you are carving out for yourself, embrace your new freedom, but don't forget to let your conscience be your guide. It's not a sin to humble yourself when needed, because we all need that at times. A whole new world is ready for you to explore, enjoy it!