Fast forward 7 years and now it’s Paul, Daniel and Fornia’s turn to do the same as graduates of Cal State Long Beach’s Class of 2010. Since all three are hard working members of Cal State Long Beach’s Cambodian Student Society and are good friends of mine we made arrangements for a quick fun shoot just prior to their own graduation ceremonies later this week. I know that all three of them have worked hard to reach this final step in their collegiate careers so I just wanted to pass along this piece of advice as they graduate into today’s uncertain times: no matter how bleak things may look, never give up on your dreams because few of us rarely achieve them overnight. We all need a little bit, or for some a lot of luck at times but as long as you keep your heads up and as long as you keep on trying you’ll put yourself in the right position to take advantage of the luck that’s needed to reach your dreams when it does come knocking on your door.

So with that in mind guys, congratulations on your huge achievement, good luck, reach for the stars and I wish you only the best with your next journey in life.