My nephew, Taylor, just started his last semester of high school. Other than making me feel really old, that makes me feel a bit nostalgic, because It's been 20 years since my high school commencement.
I'm guessing my loser class won't have a two-decade reunion since we didn't have a 10-year one. Allegedly most of my classmates didn't care to reunite or reminisce a decade ago. It's weird how most of us are still holding onto our high school pettiness at the 10-year mark, but by the 20-year anniversary, most of that stuff doesn't matter anymore. No longer are we gossiping about who hooked up with whom on the senior trip. Instead we're worrying about mortgages and life insurance and paying for orthodontists and divorces.
If we do have a reunion I suppose I'll attend. After all, I'm pretty proud of my career path. My personal life, on the other hand, will be the subject of speculation I'm sure, with people guessing I'm not married because (a) I'm a lesbian (I'm not); or (b) I'm such a perfectionist that no man has ever been good enough for me (hmmm... maybe).
So yeah, I've yet to meet Mr. Right, but unlike some of my classmates, I'm not on my third husband or fourth grandchild.
This year is the first time in a long time that I didn't make New Year's resolutions. For one thing, I never keep them (how's that 5K going, Lori?). But I have been thinking a lot lately about what I want to accomplish this year. Like figuring out what I want to be when I grow up. Finally getting out of credit card debt. Always looking fabulous.
I predict 2010 (pronounced "twenty ten" by the grammarphobes, in case you're wondering) will be the year I take more chances, both personally and professionally. I'm ready for more bad first dates and perhaps a few good second ones. For finally feeling competent at work instead of merely faking it. For traveling to new places, eating new food, and wearing new clothes.
In the words of the great philosopher Celine Dion, what do you say to taking chances? And maybe finally running that 5K.
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Love this post and the idea of taking more chances. I play it safe, and I always follow the rules. I can't wait to read about your adventures in twenty-ten! I can always hope that our paths will cross both personally and professionally again in the future!
I agree about taking chances. Just do it L-Dawg. Happy New Year friend!
News Flash: your class is having a reunion. No details are known as of yet. In fact, not sure Scott has even been invited. ;)
How is it that you know this, Shannon, when you weren't in my class and didn't even go to my school? I'll start digging out my videos. Tell Scott not to be scared.
Word. Chances are IN for 2010!
ha! I'm not sure what type of officers you guys had? I think Steph may have told me that Scott was the assistant to the Chief Exective Officer of the Parlimentarian? But, the fact that Scott was elected to anything? Seriously? I'm only partially joking. But, she and let me see.....I'm thinking as I'm typing....Diane? maybe? and Tina? ....are getting something together. Scott says he is NOT attending. Wants no part of it whatsoever. But, I'm dying to go! Hey, will you be my date? Or, I guess I could be yours! Man...would the rumors be flying :) I'll make it official "will you take me to your high school reunion because I'm thinking your cousin will not." I'll even bring you flowers. :)
But, seriously, touch base with Stephanie and see if it is going anywhere.....
and, for the record, I've read this post no less than 5 times because it makes me laugh so much! so true!
Hmmm... I don't remember, but I think he was an officer. I'm pretty sure it was Rickey (who was President), Stephanie, Tina, Diane, me and Scott.
You can totally be my date. I guess I should act cool and say "Um, well, if I don't hook a total hottie before then..." But unless hell freezes over, reserve me a wrist corsage and we'll get Hartford tongues a waggin'.
I actually got a FB message from Brenda who was in our class just tonight. Weird, huh? She asked how dad was. I hate that question, because I know how bad people will feel when I respond.
I'm working out to wear my hot LBD to the reunion, date!
And, sorry about the facebook question. Oh, so hard, I know. Scott and I still set around stunned about it all. You've had too much. :( Love you!
ugh! typos! and, I'm certain there are more as I have a little one who is needing me away from this computer....
Hey, girlie aka my possible date:) I went ahead and phoned Stephanie. Nothing like putting my nose right in the middle of things! She has only talked to a few people and the majority (mostly the guys, imagine that!) are not interested at all. She and Diane were suppose to have gotten together, but have not. Basically, she said she would contact you and if you wanted to get things going, she would help or she could actually make contact with Diane again if needed.....whatever. Basically, just the messenger here. :)
GREAT! If you guys get this thing going finally (only 20 years later, ha!) that means I've got to get with it too! Nothing like a few ex's to make the wife start doing stomach crunches! This will be more pressure than my own reunion...lovely.
Keep me posted!
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