Congratulations to all of us for making it past HIGHSCHOOL! The first thing I will talk about in this speech is about my amazing immigrant parents. My parents came to this country so I can have a better education. They had to leave their home place in Ecuador which included their family/ friends so I can have a better life and have the best education. For my parents: Quiero agradecerles por estar siempre ah para m en los momentos difciles de mi vida. Gracias por apoyarme siempre en mi trabajo escolar, ayudándome a terminar la escuela. Siempre estaré agradecido de tener a los mejores padres del mundo que estuvieron conmigo en mis altibajos y cuando sent que me daba por vencido en mis sueos. Los amo mucho a todos y el hecho de…show more content… One of the most important lessons was not to take the little things for granted like before the pandemic, all of us had to wear a mask to every classroom we went to, even to go outside. I never thought twice about talking with friends in the hallway/gathering in a crowded cafeteria for lunch and when those simple everyday life moments were suddenly taken away. Now, I will think about every moment spent with friends, every smile exchanged in the hallway, and every opportunity to make memories together., navigating high school after COVID-19 taught me to appreciate the little things and cherish the relationships that bring joy and meaning to my life. These lessons have shaped me into a more grateful, empathetic, and resilient individual, ready to face whatever challenges the future may hold. Going through high school during COVID-19 was like going on a big adventure with lots of surprises. Sometimes we had to learn online, and other times we went to school part-time. Every day brings something new to figure out. Even though it was tough, I learned how to be strong and flexible. Now that it's all over, I'm thankful for what I learned and feel ready for whatever comes next! The most important
