WHY did I ever say I would go...?!?

amyg

amyg

Cathlete
My 10 year HS reunion is tonight. Argh!! I've already paid and we're committed to going, but WHY did I say I would go?!?!

I started that HS as a sophomore, so I only knew a few people in the 3 years I was there. I'm not feeling like I've accomplished much of anything in the 10 years since we graduated... I've been in school 7 years, still have 2 left, and make LESS money than I did in HS!!! I don't want to go and focus on all that crap!!

And, I can't fit into any of my jeans. ARGH!!! Why did I do this to myself?!?!

Argh. Whimper, whine. x(
 
Oh Stop! Go and have a good time and if you're not having a good time leave early! You'll probably enjoy seeing people and there will probably be LOTS of people that don't fit into their clothes anymore and probably a few have lost their hair! Remember, other people are probably feeling the same way you are. If you don't go you'll always wonder what you missed! I've always felt like you before my reunions and then ended up having a great time. Now go! :)

Jo
 
i though of this seeing mine is next june. well i don't work at all, we just make ends meet and scrape up to buy the extras. at first i thought i would go back with all these rich snobs and deal with their judgement all over again. but its not all about that for me, i want to show them the adversity we are faced with and how strong i have become with my health,mind,spirituality. i still have work to go for sure but i am sure i am lot better then those kids i went to school with who had everything handed to them.

and i am sure you are looking fine, and you can't be the only one with a bad jeans night. LOL. just go,get over with, and i am sure you will find a few ppl and have a good time.

kassia


When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey
 
LOL, Jo, I should give you my cell number so you can record this little pep talk for me! :) Thanks. Sigh. Drag. Wah. I'm moving. Slowly, but I'm moving.

I just hope I remember SOMEone- looking at the names, I really didn't. Sigh.

I'm glad I'm making DH go, that's for sure!! }( I had to go to his! :7
 
I am glad I'll see my closest friend- and I'll get to congratulate her DH who just passed the bar. They don't live far away, though, so we see them a few times a year. It's still special every time for me to see her.

Kassia, I'm really glad you're going in with that attitude. I'm feeling kind of beat down these days, and wasn't feeling that when I signed up. Maybe I'll have a change of heart once I'm there. I do have a lovely new sweater to wear. That was my reward for going!!

I'm glad I am the same size as I was in HS (after the intervening years added 45 and then took it away). I'm WAY stronger now, though. Argh!!! (weight grunt, not unhappy grunt)

Thanks, you guys. A lot.
 
Amy don't worry about what you have or have not done - just go and be your sweet self and enjoy! They are lucky you're showing up! HA!

You'll have to give us an update tomorrow of what happened! :)

Jo
 
Jumping in on this because i went thru the SAME thing in june. But it was my 20th. And i didn't want to go, spend waaaayyy too much on a dress and obsessed over my teeth,hair,nails etc...
You would be surprised at the way people have changed. I didn't attend my 10th tho, but there was definately a change for the 20th.

I went, had a little fun, but felt better for going. i do live in this same town and so i didn't have to travel far.
let us know how it goes!
 
Oh.........just tie a few on before you go. You know, a few brewskies or a couple shots of Jose.....that'll fix ya.

For what it is worth, I DID NOT go to my high school ten year and really regret it. I dream all the time about my old best friend and where she might be now. Just go!! You will no doubt be one of the prettiest, in shape there!
 
Amy, I know I'm too late but I can't wait to hear all about it. I bet you had a great time. You are too cute and I agree, just being you will work just fine! BTW, took a peek at your pix and loved your white room. Soo pretty & fresh! Glad you got DH back too! Ha! Cute pix!
Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH (AKA "Den Mother Debbie") http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/aktion/action-smiley-066.gif[/img] If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
Amy -

Good for you to go. I haven't been to any of mine. We moved in March of my Jr year in HS so I didn't really have ties there and my b/f was from another town.

Please let us know how it went. WE are all sending you good thoughts!
 
Ha ha! Try going to your 30th! I attended my 30th last November and had a blast! You need to go in with the mind set that you're there to have fun and see old friends. Don't worry what anyone else thinks! Have fun!
 
Awwww, thanks everyone!!! I definitely felt a bunch of Catheites on my shoulders all night long.

Um, it was okay I guess. It ended up being at a bar, where we had the upstairs until 11pm. I don't go to bars, don't drink to have fun, and am not really sure what to do with people who are drinking a lot, so I wasn't terribly comfortable.

My DH and I went over to my good friend's parent's house before and met up with her, her husband, and her best friend and boyfriend. (I'm the 3rd wheel but they are super close to each other and it's fun to be around!) We had a glass of wine and went through the yearbook before we walked to the reunion. I'm so glad we did that!! When we went through the book, I didn't remember 99% of the people in it. Seriously!!! I've been to so many schools I guess I've forgotten a bunch.

HS wasn't easy for me, particularly at that school, due to family issues at the time. I guess I didn't make much of an impression on the people who were there, since only 4 people came up and said hi as if they remembered me. It really didn't feel great at all, but that's kind of what I get, I guess. I'm not very good at making friends, especially when the friendships were supposed to start in HS.

A lot of people I remember from classes weren't there, so I'm not feeling like HS was a total wash. I know a bunch of them are scattered around the globe. I'll just pretend those people might remember me, LOL.

Anyway, we stayed until about 11:30, then we went home. I think I should have gone, but I can't imagine going to the next one. I just don't remember the people, and the 2 I do see and was close with are already in my life regardless of the reunion. I feel very lucky on that score. I did see an old friend and talked to her husband a while, so we might get together for dinner in the city. That would be fun.

Loooong post sorry! Thanks again for all of your warm thoughts.
 
amy,

well you will never know what can come out of that dinner. you might make another life long friend. sometimes during those drag times you will find something that shines. you might be expierencing something good out of this just don't know it yet


kassia



When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it -- Bernard Bailey
 
Amy, I'm so sorry I didn't see your post sooner or I would have encouraged you. Sounds like it went pretty well though.

I think almost everyone feels how you do about high school. I think it's great that you went!

-Nancy
 
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