I survived my 40th High School Reunion....

Thanks to this movie and going to Dick's 40th HS reunion several years ago, I had high hopes for my 40th HS reunion. We had a wonderful time when Dick's class got together, wonderful venue and band, great food fun and laughter...can't wait for the fiftieth. Romy and Michele's ended up turning out great and at least had some excitement to it.
 Decided on wearing some bling, after all....I survived 40 years after high school 40years...that should be something to celebrate.

Hindsight, maybe I should have given that some more thought.

I used to look like this....era 1970...it was a bad hair day

It was a bit scary walking into the Captains Quarters restaurant .....

 Buck up!

Oh no!

I was WAY overdressed...couldn't hide, already spotted

had to go in...besides Dick pushed me

It was crowded and hot

I'd teased Dick on the way there that someone would know him
 within 15 minutes even though
he graduated from another school in 1966.

Sure enough...Steve N. from my class was thrilled to see Dick

knew him from a golf club their parents belonged to years ago,

Steve said he didn't remember me....sigh

Truthfully, in no time I found some old friends to catch up with.

Then something caught my eye....

a poster...
I grabbed Vivians hand and we walked over to look at

pictures of 30 or so classmates
that passed away much too soon....
oh dear

James, Brenda, Cathy..oh no! I'd loved them!

sad

Going in I knew one of my best friends in HS,

Peggy, had tragically passed away in 1997

I always thought I'd see her again...(she had moved to Florida)...never did.

Her picture was there...how could it be?

So pretty and alive

forever young ....

 a reminder

Live life everyday to the fullest...

love your friends, cherish them....stay in touch...life is so short.

I had loved school....loved choir and drama, loved my friends

Glad I went.