Every now and then, tremendous potential meets ideal conditions and the result is something very memorable. Last night Keely was supposed to officially graduate from North High School. But it was apparent that a huge storm was gathering from the west and would meet a warm front sweeping up from the south. Volah! Potentially strong winds, rain and hail. At the last moment, graduation ceremonies were canceled and rescheduled for tonight. The benefit to all will be cool conditions at the rescheduled ceremony rather than a sweltering 90 degrees. Keely's graduation will be forever remembered. It was affected by a "perfect storm".
The significance is that Keely represents tremendous potential of her own as she enters a challenging world and could create a perfect storm of her own.
Keely has charisma with a winning smile. She can win people over.
She can get straight A's in the classroom. Only a personality clash or boring subject could prevent an A.
She works hard outside the school environment. Dunn Bros. Coffee (the equivalent of Starbucks Coffee) is lucky to have her. It means many mornings getting up between 4:00 AM and 5:00 AM to open for the early morning customers.
She knows how to manage money. When you look up the definition of "tight" in the dictionary, there is a picture of Keely.
And most important, she has desire. She can make a difference. The business world is her target. Look out Bill Gates (Mircrosoft fame).
So Keely's chance to create a perfect storm exists as she brings all this potential into a world where conditions have never been better to take advantage of opportunity. Globalization of the business community along with all the opportunity it represents means Keely has the chance unleash her potential. A memorable entrance to a new stage of her life.
So mark it down. One day after a storm that caused graduation to be rescheduled , a second perfect storm takes place. June 8, 2007, Keely moves on to a new stage of her life..
There is a good feeling about Keely's future. Call it Grandparent pride!
So as the official graduation ceremony approaches tonight, we wish Keely every success and happiness. She has the ability to create her own perfect storm. Just be herself and everything else will take care of itself.
Love,
Dad (and proud Grandparent)