SPEECH #7: Note to Self 25’ I entered 2025 sleeping, breaking a streak of my family tradition where my siblings and I would hold money as we counted down to midnight. I remember being super worried about it because I didn’t know what it would mean for my new year. Little did I know, 2025 would be a true awakening. I had an emotional growth spurt. While continuing to go to school, which obviously came with its challenges due to the intense working environment and workload, I m