I went to a bar that I go to just about every Tuesday only to find it PACKED with about half of my high school. I was with a few good friends, a couple of whom I went to HS with as well. While at first I didn't think I wanted to run into anyone, I was so excited to see these people I haven't seen, in some cases, in years. One of my friends on the other hand was not. It's funny to me to see everyone's true colors come out once high school was over. Since we're no longer forced into the same space as these people on a daily basis, it's much easier to tell how someone really feels about you or the people around you. It's really amusing to see the different interactions between people someone actually wants to see and those they're kind of forced to say hi to. In some cases, it's funny to see people just blow other people off too, sad in some cases, but mostly funny.
It's also amazing to me how much some people have changed in the few short years we've all been apart. Some people have just changed physically. Some seem like they've completely found themselves and others have seemed to lose themselves. Although I am much more independent than I was, (as I feel just about everyone is once they've come home from four or so years at college) and much more conservative politically (judge all you want, I give you permission, doesn't bother me one bit) I don't really think I've changed much since I've been away. Maybe I'm slightly biased but most of my friends seem to think so as well. Regardless, I am going to be extremely interested in how everything is at my ten year reunion.
Last night made me realize one other thing. It made me realize, even though I complain from time to time, I really am happy about where I am in life right now. I think if I had a lot to work out, or was unhappy with who I've become or what I was doing or something, I'd probably be less inclined to see people from my past. Let's get realistic, no one wants to admit they're unhappy. It makes me really thankful though that I'm at a place where I'm proud to report my status.
Have a happy, healthy, crazy New Year!
Alli
It's also amazing to me how much some people have changed in the few short years we've all been apart. Some people have just changed physically. Some seem like they've completely found themselves and others have seemed to lose themselves. Although I am much more independent than I was, (as I feel just about everyone is once they've come home from four or so years at college) and much more conservative politically (judge all you want, I give you permission, doesn't bother me one bit) I don't really think I've changed much since I've been away. Maybe I'm slightly biased but most of my friends seem to think so as well. Regardless, I am going to be extremely interested in how everything is at my ten year reunion.
Last night made me realize one other thing. It made me realize, even though I complain from time to time, I really am happy about where I am in life right now. I think if I had a lot to work out, or was unhappy with who I've become or what I was doing or something, I'd probably be less inclined to see people from my past. Let's get realistic, no one wants to admit they're unhappy. It makes me really thankful though that I'm at a place where I'm proud to report my status.
Have a happy, healthy, crazy New Year!
Alli
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