What do you mean..55th!?
When we were in school, it was the be all, end all. Now suddenly, I end up at my 55th class reunion. What the heck happened and when?
As some of you know, I am a recluse. But, managed to drive all the way, dressed up and dealt with humans. It was interesting. I got to see my gal pals that we hung from grade school on to after a bit after graduation.
It showed how we all aged. Some of the people looked like they did a few years ago. Some changed to the point of even after reading name tags..still had no clue who they were. Some were spry and agile and able and some looked like tomorrow would be their last day on earth. Women for the most part had lost curves and added pounds. Some men had added waaaayyy more pounds. Double chins, sagging skin and wrinkles. Some managed to avoid lots of it and other didn't. Hard of hearing, walking with canes and repeating what they said already 3 times.
I told one neighbor guy I took no pills at all and he said I had to be about the only one there. This is the time of heart attacks, stokes, arthritis and difficulty walking.
I got home by 9 pm. Went to bed and slept for the most part of 11 hours. Next will be 60 years and it will probably end up seeing whos left.
Got a photo with the kids from grade school, all neighbors..6 of us. Exchanged phone numbers I know no one will ever call. Some of my class still work, at least part time. Some have traveled lots and one came from DC and one from AZ and one from Alaska. I made it 14 miles.
Now I can crawl back into my isolation and farm. Whew..I made it!
Comments (2)
I'm surprised the distance some travelled just for a class reunion but I believe such reunions are a big deal with you Americans, shame they never took off here in Ireland.
Hope you enjoyed and had a nice time, here's wishing for your 60th
I wasn't asked more than how ya been and how are things going. I did see some talking lots but wonder what they really talked about. I think people share more on FB.