I did it! I went to my class reunion! I walked in the front door and became very shy like I knew I would. For about the first third of the evening, I smiled and answered when spoken to, but then I became a little more confident, as more and more people came to me saying they loved my blog, and asking how Al was doing. I was amazed! I didn’t know so many read my stories.
We seem to use a lot of names that are not truly our real names, so I don’t recognize most of the people who comment, other than the blog names.
This forced me to tell more about my writing and answer questions about a book I may have etc. Before long, I was actually laughing again. I felt so weird inside, I have to admit, because I caught myself several times looking to the back of me to see if Al was alright, but he was not there.
I had a good time and when it was officially over, I didn’t want to leave, as so many others stayed, but I didn’t want to turn back into a pumpkin, for being late at the strike of the clock. I was so sure that I would not feel that comfortable, that I told the caregiver I would be home when it was over. I raced to my car and sped home, feeling like that teenager all over again, not wanting to get scolded or grounded and not to be able to go out and play again!
I fit in! I even looked like most others! I misjudged myself. I thought I was so darn fat and so old-looking, that people would think I was the leper from the bible and walk by, but too many came to me and knew me without reading my name tag, and I realized for this one day, that there was still the old me hiding inside, that got to come out and play and laugh one more time.
I am so glad that many of you pushed me and encouraged me to go. Other wise I would have stayed home. I want to thank all of you for allowing the old me to reappear last night!
Am so glad you had a good time and am sure that quite a few will love having chance to catch up with you more, it will be a plus that once you find the right place for Al you will have time to meet up with people and chat then have new stories to take back to share with him
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this is very true Paula. It was nice to have myself back again, even for a short time. uplifting for me………..thank u for the wonderful comment!
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Yyyaaaayyyyy! Let’s see more of her!
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Margarita, I nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award
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Thanks, Terry! Just between you and me, you’re far sweeter than I could ever hope to be! 😉
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awwwwwww now you have me blushing again………..i do that too easily, go to get rid of the red face!!!!
thank you so much and enjoy that award for me, alright?????
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😉
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I would like to see her also. It was nice to laugh again like a teenager!
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Laughter, truly a soothing balm! Keep it on hand! xoM
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i will most definitely try!!
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I am so glad you had a good time! The pictures are great, too. Jamie 🙂
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thank you Jamie!!! i really did have a nice time
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I am so happy you went out and played — you know you are a good blogger, but you also have a great sense of humour (turn into a pumpkin). Thanks for sharing your pics–you needed some time to yourself to be yourself again!
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thank u for this fantastic comment. you know how to make me smile………………..
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How wonderful it’s to read something that is ALL about you – and that is without any drama. Fantastic!!!! Love that you had such a great evening where you had a sort of middle point – the prom queen 40 years later. Also it gave your confident a great boost – that you’re not fatter or not more boring than the rest of us. Really enjoyed reading about YOU! Please, let there be more.
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i would love it to,,,,,,,,to have more time, hopefully in a week or so!!! thanks for the great comment my friend!!!! you are the best…………
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I’m so glad you went, and got to “play”, and chat, and laugh!
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thank you. it took me awhile, but i did it!
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I am so happy that first of all you went, and second of all you had a great time. If only we could learn when we get a bit older, to have more confidence in ourselves and be who we are and be proud of it….Again…glad to hear you had fun….Diane
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confidence is a hard thing for me, as i did not have it when i was young so looking for it now. thanks for the nice comment Diane!!!!
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Looks like a good time…casual where all could be themselves… So glad you went and will give you something else to think about for days…”What someone said”…”What someone looked like”…”The food”… Good for you! ~mkg
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yes this is true. i have thought of it today quite often………
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Good for you!! i hope you’ll go out and play more often now!!
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i hope so too!
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you caught the bug!! yay!!!!
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i am hoping, hopefully in another week i can have some more me time
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This is such a wonderful report! Post it on your refrigerator — or someplace — to remind yourself of who you really are. I’m so happy for you.
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thank you Mona! it was nicer than i could have hoped for and i felt ten years younger………
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Great, great, great….! 🙂
So pleased for you…. and you look soooo goooood in that photo – happy and relaxed.. well done. Aren’t we our own worst enemies…! xoxoxo
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thank you Carolyn, and i don’t know about others, but i am my worst critic and enemy!!!!
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I think you’re in the majority…. haha 🙂 Have a great day!
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Oh I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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thank u Julie!!!!
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so listening to all the caring voices out here worked! very happy that you were able to put your fear aside and get out there. don’t forget this feeling and when you doubt in the future just call it back up. very happy for you!!
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thank you so much SB! I was surprised that i had such a good time, but glad. great memories for myself for later on
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i have nominated you for the Full Heart Blogger Award. Congrats!!!
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I love this and how good it made you feel . .that you had fun and laughed and yes, fit in! You are a wonderful woman, dear angel Terry. No hiding it!
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thank you Debbie, I am so glad I listened to each of you. you were all right!!!
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Debbie, I just nominated you for the Commentator Award!!!
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reading this made me smile! I told you, you would be exchanging lot of laughters 🙂
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and your were so right all along, i am so glad i listened to you!!!
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care to share some funny stories? 🙂
My graduating class voted on various categories of fun stuff and everybody voted. In my last reunion, I ran into the guy that was voted as best-looking. He was trying to sell me a $2k vacuum cleaner because thats what he does for a living. Needless to say, I stopped going to reunion parties…lol.
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mainly we talked about the stupid things we did. like getting off of work, and still having the energy to go run and how dangerous it was to be out driving all night doing nothing, compared to now when we know better. we talked about dating, and our crushes, just silly things that brought lots of laughter over thinking we knew everything at that age……….
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So glad you enjoyed yourself. Sounds like you have some really good, kind and caring high school friends. Lord bless you.
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i did have a nice time, so glad i went!!
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I am so glad you went to your reunion. Now don’t stop reaching out, you will enjoy life so much better. Continuing to pray for you.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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i did have a nice time in the end Francine, so glad i made myself go
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🙂 This post really makes me smile, Terry. Good for you. I am so very glad to hear you had an enjoyable time and glad that you made the decision to go. Have a great day today.
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thank you Brain, and hope your weekend was nice!!!
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you have such a big heart, i wanted to nominate you for the Full Heart Blogger Award. Congratulations Brian!!!
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🙂 Thank you very much, Terry! You are far too kind.
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just enjoy it for me Brian!!!
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Looks like great fun!
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it was, i was so glad i went in the end
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You’re beautiful. Our shell is just our casing to ensure that only those who truly see our hearts, are worthy of being let in. You, my dear, are as lovely as Pink. I totally admire your pink streaks, and sharing of what’s most important to you…. Hugssss!!
Pink.
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this is so true. we all do have a shell, and i am not easily opened to let others in but u,,,,,,,,,,,,i did right away, must be something about u…….u r special to me
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Awwww… thank you! I’m a mirror, reflecting your light. 😀 This is God’s way, of providing us with comfort. You are most special, and a most golden heart. Which, at times, can weigh heavily, but remember how much it shines too when it’s light. 😀
Pink.
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hugs
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So glad you got to get out and play!! You deserved it so much!!
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it did feel so good to get out!!!! and i had a good time in the end
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Good for you, Terry. I’m so happy for you. Now keep walking in that freedom.
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i am trying
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