The Reunion

Well folks – it happened.  I went to the reunion.  And no I didn’t lose the weight.  I did however use my daughter, the beauty therapist’s knowledge and resources to the best of my ability.  I took advantage of  every wrinkle cream, skin hydrator, anti sagging gel, you name it, I used it.  And I’m proud of it.  And just quietly they actually do work.  Sure they didn’t take 20 years off me, but then nothing other than a plastic surgeon could have done that, but my skin looked better than it had in years.  Add to that I wore all black so that most of the lumps and bumps were disguised, and even though I don’t think that I looked great, I did look the best I could look for this 43 year old who has slightly neglected her figure.  Ok, there was one older gentleman who asked if I had worked with him in the 1970’s but I’m putting that down to dementia.  And may I say, I had a great night.  I laughed harder than I have in years.  I even crossed one thing off my bucket list (to have my photo taken sitting behind the news desk.  In fact I’m so proud of that particular moment I’ve made it my Facebook profile picture!)

Yes quite a lot of people didn’t remember me, but that’s ok.  I was always the quiet one, who quietly went about my daily work, never really getting involved in other peoples business.  I liked to think of myself as the quiet observer.  I will admit with age the quiet part is fading and I’m sure there are quite a lot of people (my husband included) that wish I would just shut up at times.  Oh how time changes us. 

Lets just say that most people carry age well.  What’s the saying?  People are like a fine wine.  They get better with age.  Well, one thing is for sure, this crowd did.  In fact, I’m quite jealous of some (one lady in particular didn’t look any different to what she did 21 years ago), but I can say in all honesty not once did I feel inadequate or judged.  No one really cared about any of that.  Everyone was just so happy to be a part of this event and to see long lost friends.  Add to that I made a new friend (the wife of a man that I once worked with) the night could not have been better.  So if any of you out there are facing a reunion and are worried about how time changes us – don’t be.

I am so grateful to have been a part of that team and would like to thank old friends and new for an absolutely wonderful evening.  I look forward to the next one!!