10 Years Already?

Yep...I had my 10 year high school reunion this weekend. I never even thought about having a 10 year reunion, so I had zero expectations.

Of the 3 events planned, I attended the ice breaker on Friday night. I realized as it got closer, I didn't want to go. The family was all gathered at the house, why leave that? But I went, and I'm very glad I did. There weren't very many people, but it allowed me to talk to every person that was there. I think. But I wasn't the only person who was nervous to go. One of the girls I walked in with was so nervous, and opted to stop at the bar before meeting up with everyone.

When we were seniors, we filled out a paper that listed our favorite movie, favorite memory, who we wish we would've kissed...etc. Mine couldn't be found...I don't believe I didn't fill that out :0) Just going through the stacks of papers and reading everyone's names was so much fun. People I hadn't thought about, but the names were so familiar.

Let me highlight Troy. His last name is close to mine, so we were always sitting by each other. I was chatting with him and he laughed...and I remembered that he has this little giggle with his laugh. He was surprised when I mentioned this, but I told him it was a good thing. I had forgotten this, and made me realize how much time I actually spent with this kid...and countless others.

Someone did ask "So how have your 10 years been?" SUCH a broad question, but it's made me think. They've been great. It seems like a too big of a number to say it's been this way or that way, but what a ride it's been. There have been a lot of suck moments, but way more fantastic ones. I've done a lot, been a lot of places, met a lot of people, wasted a lot of money, worked on a lot of relationships...I think my 10 years have been quite full. After talking to most of these people, it breaks my heart to realize all the pain they have been through. But they still smile and continue to do good in their lives.

Here's to all those that helped make this a huge success, and to all those people who made up my everyday life...some for 3 years, a lot for 6 (we'll count junior high).