Darian’s Speech
Greetings, families, school staff, Mrs.Dietz and Mrs.German, and the 5th grade class of 2016
My name is Darian Montano and I am here today because I am leaving elementary school. Sure, i know it sounds very childish, like a little kid getting his first tooth out, but as someone who spend roughly one sixth of their life in this school, i honestly feel sense of sadness. From what i can remember, all my friends, all my knowledge (except when i was a baby and being taught) has been made here. Though some people may think this is an equivalent to Alcatraz prison, I know i’ll miss this place.
I remember (not really more like i heard from my parents) that when i was born i had many medical problems. I was as red as a tomato, crying and yelling. I must of been a big hassle (sorry mom). I had eczema, a skin condition which causes inflammation in skin. This made me constantly scratch myself and cause irritation to my skin. This had caused me to bleed when i scratched. I would constantly scratch in bed, because i had no constraints in my sleep. This was a large problem in Pre-k to 1st grade. I had eczema on my legs, arms, and neck. I would wear long pants and and shirts to hide them, and the irritation would very much bother me in class. I was always scared about it and thought it would start bleeding. This prevented me to do sports, which had really sucked, and kids would always think that eczema was a contagious disease and would back away from me, which REALLY peeved me off.
Another time, It was in fourth grade, i had come back from a vacation. I was starting fourth grade (or third i don’t know).I had started to have anxiety attacks, alot. I would always be anxious or worried easily. While this was happening I had grown to be scared of food. Yeah i know it is weird, to be scared of food, an essential thing for human survival and Really tasty at the same time, but my brain had made itself think i would somehow die. I wouldn’t eat ANYTHING.. I wouldn’t eat at school, at home, at restaurants. It was awkward at school when we would do food projects and i would turn it down and give it to someone else.
In 4th and 5th grade were the years i started to unfold, i made many friends who i knew i could put my trust in. I felt so happy around them like they were family. Eventually, i had gone into baseball which had made me strive to play and work as a team with my team members. It really made me feel a part of something. I had won trophies and worked hard to win. Slowly, ever so slowly, my fear faded away, i had slowly gained to be healthier… until i got to the point i wasn’t alone, wasn’t hungry, i wasn’t FEARFUL.
In all of these stories, there was one thing they had in common, one thing i would like to surpass and live past of, that one thing; is fear.
This leads me to my goals. In all the stories it was me forwarding past my fears, being able to overcome and forget them. Learning. Striving. Surpassing. Each time i learned a little bit more about life. Fears are a natural part of life, But you must overcome them too.
I believe we can do so many things if we can live past our fears and face them. It’s just like falling down, falling is life, and getting up is living it.
One of my favorite quotes would be this
“The thing you fear most of all: is fear”
From Remus Lupin from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Thank you to everyone who watched me ramble on for 5 minutes here, you’ve been a wonderful audience, thank you.
*BOWS DOWN AND WALKS AWAY*