You've been preparing for it your whole life. Now is your chance to live it.

It's not exactly what you expected. In many ways, though, it is even better than you could have ever imagined.

It will take some effort, to be sure. After all, any opportunity that has real value will also have its share of obstacles to be overcome.

Fortunately, you have what it takes. And with your knowledge, your experience, your focus, commitment and determination, you can turn the opportunity of this day into the reality of achievement.

Stand up, step forward, and seize the opportunity of this day. Now that you've arrived here, it's time to make it count.