I had the opportunity to do a lot of planning and organizing for my 20th high school reunion.
It was a lot of work and after it was all over, I was incredibly thankful that I helped.
We didn’t get a very large turn-out. I feel bad if we didn’t spread the word enough, but I tried my best! We also tried to invite some faculty from our Clearfield High days … my mom came!
I was barely 2 weeks post-surgery and it was all I could do to put on my smiley face at times. I was tired and sore and tired. Did I mention I was tired? But I was there. I set up and ran the registration table and I really, really enjoyed every moment!
I reconnected with friends.
I was reminded why I loved them back then and how fortunate I was to have them as an influence in my life.
We held three separate events. A mix and mingle at our high school on Friday night, a family picnic on Saturday afternoon, and a dinner at the Timbermine Restaurant on Saturday night.
There was such an interesting mix of people and different ones came to each event – it really was nice to just sit and visit and catch up on life!
It was an event full of closure for me as well. I was well liked in high school with lots of friends.
But I also had many insecurities.
As I socialized with all these amazing people, I realized I am happy.
In high school I spent way too much time caring what other people were thinking. At these events, I was just me and I was happy with me. There were no insecurities, no “what ifs,” no feelings of being inferior.
I knew what I had accomplished in my life and just to making this event happen! I knew who the love of my life is and what we’ve built together.
It was incredibly enlightening.
So while I am happy to reconnect with everyone (I got 25 new friend requests that weekend alone on FaceBook) …
And while I can look back with fondness at my days in high school …
I have no worries about living in that past. It has no hold on me except wonderful memories and learning experiences.
I’ve become better than I ever thought I would be. I am happy with myself and my life and that is what matters most to me.
It was an amazing weekend of good times and memories and new/old friends. Kevin was there to share it with me and the very best part … Kevin is mine to keep! Wouldn’t have it any other way!