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So, your friend, sibling, or maybe even *gasp* your kiddo is graduating! That’s huge! Seriously, years of late-night study sessions, cafeteria food, and maybe a little (or a lot) of procrastination all culminating in this amazing moment. You wanna say something perfect, right? Something that captures all the pride, excitement, and just plain happiness you’re feeling. It needs to be more than just a generic “Congrats!”…doesn’t it?

But let’s be honest, staring at a blank card can be a real creativity killer. Your brain suddenly feels like it’s stuck on repeat, cycling through the same old cliches. You want to be heartfelt, maybe even a little funny, but the right words just seem to be hiding. And the pressure! Everyone else is probably crafting some beautifully poetic message, while you’re stuck wondering if “Good luck in the real world!” is actually a bit… underwhelming.