High School Reunions!

[masquerade]

I've been seriously considering attending my 25th high school reunion. To date, I have not attended one. I have kept in contact with just one friend from high school, letting the others go on their way. Not thinking much about them or our high school years until recently. About a year ago I started friending old friends from high school on Facebook. It's been fun reuniting and sharing old photos and such. I haven't received the official invitation in the mail, but I did reply ( on the high school page on FB ) that yes, my husband and I will be attending. I've even booked a room at the hotel where the reunion is being held.

But today I find myself having second thoughts.
It's taking place the day after Thanksgiving, so I have plenty of time to decide.

 

[Skull Pilot]

God I hated high school.

I've never been to a reunion and i will never go.

 

[masquerade]

I had a strong dislike for high school. Especially when it came to the 'cliques'.

 

[Mr. H.]

I love 'em. It's a great blast from the past.

Our last reunion was maybe 10 years ago. I made sure to smooch all the gals I had crushes on (upon whom I had crushes). At this age, it's a harmless joke and loads of fun.

I sat next to Ms. Snooty at dinner and even though I'd been through grade school/high school with her, we spoke more in one hour than we had in 12 years of classes. She married a high-roller, and was wearing a mega-carat tennis braclet. I looked at it and said "gee, Suzi - it's amazing how much cubic zirconia looks like real diamonds!".

Then I said "hey wanna see something really different?" I took off my shoe and sock then threw my foot up on the dinner table - my 3 year old daughter had painted my toenails. LOL it was a riot.

 

[masquerade]

I love 'em. It's a great blast from the past.

Our last reunion was maybe 10 years ago. I made sure to smooch all the gals I had crushes on (upon whom I had crushes). At this age, it's a harmless joke and loads of fun.

I sat next to Ms. Snooty at dinner and even though I'd been through grade school/high school with her, we spoke more in one hour than we had in 12 years of classes. She married a high-roller, and was wearing a mega-carat tennis braclet. I looked at it and said "gee, Suzi - it's amazing how much cubic zirconia looks like real diamonds!".

Then I said "hey wanna see something really different?" I took off my shoe and sock then threw my foot up on the dinner table - my 3 year old daughter had painted my toenails. LOL it was a riot.

Good for you Mr. H!

I've been thinking about telling anyone who asks what I've been doing with my life, that I spend my days online forum hopping and searching my favorite porn sites. At night I work part-time as a hooker and I've dabbled in some drugs.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[editec]

I'm holding out for my 50th.

I'm hoping that by that time, I'll have finally let go of some of my anger with some of my HS classmates.

 

[Ringel05]

Having a HS reunion for me would be an expensive chore. I graduated for Taipei American School.

 

[CrusaderFrank]

In the mid 90's I managed a 6th grade reunion for our teacher when she retired. It was a hoot playing Jr. detective and tracking down old classmates and we had about 15 people actually show up at the event.

We still keep in touch from time to time and people don't seem to have changed that much

 

[rightwinger]

It is strange that regardless of what you accomplished in life, your status at the reunion will revert to what it was in High School

The Head Cheerleader and Captain of the Football team will still treat you like crap

 

[syrenn]

I hated high school, i hated the other students, i hated the teachers. It was ALL so far beneath me it was beyond a joke.

I have never gone to a HS reunion, and never plan to attend one...that is if they can find me! The way i look at it is that if i didn't want to have a damn thing to do with any of the people then, i sure as hell don't want anything to do with them now. I was not interested enough in them to keep up with their lives then, i sure am not interested now. I never wanted to share my life with any of them and i sure as hell don't want them in mine now.

Are they worth $1000+? Think about it. You know you're going to get all dressed up top to bottom along with the cost of the event.

 

[Mad Scientist]

I had a strong dislike for high school. Especially when it came to the 'cliques'.

I hated H.S.! Couldn't wait to get out of there! College was a much better experience.

My 20th H.S. reunion was scheduled for about two weeks after 9/11 so it was canceled.

I recently had a few "friends" from H.S. on my FaceBook but I ended up getting rid of them. I think they just wanted to see if I turned out to be a "winner" or "loser". Silly me, I thought there would be lot's of talking and catching up with the last 30 years or so. There was none of that. Just invitations to their "farm" or "mafia" or stupid FaceBook surveys. I keep it to just family members now.

Sidebar: On Classmates.com my H.S. yearbook was recently posted and I looked at all the girls I dated. My only reaction was "Hmm, she aint so hot". Even the girl I was "head over heals" for in H.S. looks different than I remember. What was I thinking? But to tell the truth, there were girls that caught my eye now that I never looked at twice in H.S.. What a shame.

Times change, people change.

 

[masquerade]

It is strange that regardless of what you accomplished in life, your status at the reunion will revert to what it was in High School

The Head Cheerleader and Captain of the Football team will still treat you like crap

Exactly what I don't want!

 

[masquerade]

I hated high school, i hated the other students, i hated the teachers. It was ALL so far beneath me it was beyond a joke.

I have never gone to a HS reunion, and never plan to attend one...that is if they can find me! The way i look at it is that if i didn't want to have a damn thing to do with any of the people then, i sure as hell don't want anything to do with them now. I was not interested enough in them to keep up with their lives then, i sure am not interested now. I never wanted to share my life with any of them and i sure as hell don't want them in mine now.

Are they worth $1000+? Think about it. You know you're going to get all dressed up top to bottom along with the cost of the event.

Okay, I didn't want to mention the monetary apect in my OP, but I'm in agreement with you. Ah hell, I agree with pretty much everything you have written here! It's easily a $500 evening due to the fact that the reunion is taking place in my area so I don't have to travel. I'm thinking that money could be better spent at Foxwoods Casino in CT. I'm serious about that.

Anyway, I have a lot of negative memories from HS, but talking with old friends on Facebook, I've been willing to let all that go. I think.

 

[syrenn]

I hated high school, i hated the other students, i hated the teachers. It was ALL so far beneath me it was beyond a joke.

I have never gone to a HS reunion, and never plan to attend one...that is if they can find me! The way i look at it is that if i didn't want to have a damn thing to do with any of the people then, i sure as hell don't want anything to do with them now. I was not interested enough in them to keep up with their lives then, i sure am not interested now. I never wanted to share my life with any of them and i sure as hell don't want them in mine now.

Are they worth $1000+? Think about it. You know you're going to get all dressed up top to bottom along with the cost of the event.

Okay, I didn't want to mention the monetary apect in my OP, but I'm in agreement with you. Ah hell, I agree with pretty much everything you have written here! It's easily a $500 evening due to the fact that the reunion is taking place in my area so I don't have to travel. I'm thinking that money could be better spent at Foxwoods Casino in CT. I'm serious about that.

Anyway, I have a lot of negative memories from HS, but talking with old friends on Facebook, I've been willing to let all that go. I think.

Then stick with facebook...or meet up and go out for coffee with the people you think you may want to do a face to face with. Keep the money and have a GOOD time with it instead of a stressful bullshit time at a HS reunion you are only lukewarm about.

If any of these people you hooked up on face book are going...tell them to let people know your on facebook...and see what happens.

I think $500 is a low estimation so dont get into something you really don't want to....really think about it. Hair, makeup, nails, clothes, shoes, bag, underwear....ect. You know it and i know it....you will pull out all the stops because you will want to look good.....and for whom....them or you? Are they worth all of that money time and effort?

Be careful and think this through.....it may be just be the ...lets see how she turned out crap.

 

[masquerade]

Then stick with facebook...or meet up and go out for coffee with the people you think you may want to do a face to face with. Keep the money and have a GOOD time with it instead of a stressful bullshit time at a HS reunion you are only lukewarm about.

If any of these people you hooked up on face book are going...tell them to let people know your on facebook...and see what happens.

I think $500 is a low estimation so dont get into something you really don't want to....really think about it. Hair, makeup, nails, clothes, shoes, bag, underwear....ect. You know it and i know it....you will pull out all the stops because you will want to look good.....and for whom....them or you? Are they worth all of that money time and effort?

Be careful and think this through.....it may be just be the ...lets see how she turned out crap.
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I'm more excited about spending the evening/night away with my husband and I know we would make the best of it. He of course is leaving it up to me whether we go or not. I would prefer to just get together with the few select I have on FB, but unfotunately, there are some that are flying in from around the country, so that's out of the question.

For now I remain undecisive.

Thanks syrenn, for all your input. It's greatly appreciated.



I have no idea what I did wrong with quoting your post.

 

[masquerade]

I had a strong dislike for high school. Especially when it came to the 'cliques'.

I hated H.S.! Couldn't wait to get out of there! College was a much better experience.

My 20th H.S. reunion was scheduled for about two weeks after 9/11 so it was canceled.

I recently had a few "friends" from H.S. on my FaceBook but I ended up getting rid of them. I think they just wanted to see if I turned out to be a "winner" or "loser". Silly me, I thought there would be lot's of talking and catching up with the last 30 years or so. There was none of that. Just invitations to their "farm" or "mafia" or stupid FaceBook surveys. I keep it to just family members now.

Sidebar: On Classmates.com my H.S. yearbook was recently posted and I looked at all the girls I dated. My only reaction was "Hmm, she aint so hot". Even the girl I was "head over heals" for in H.S. looks different than I remember. What was I thinking? But to tell the truth, there were girls that caught my eye now that I never looked at twice in H.S.. What a shame.

Times change, people change.

What? You don't play Farmville?

Kidding.

 

[syrenn]

I'm more excited about spending the evening/night away with my husband and I know we would make the best of it. He of course is leaving it up to me whether we go or not. I would prefer to just get together with the few select I have on FB, but unfotunately, there are some that are flying in from around the country, so that's out of the question.

For now I remain undecisive.

Thanks syrenn, for all your input. It's greatly appreciated.



I have no idea what I did wrong with quoting your post.

A couple of thoughts..

1- spend that money and have a great time..... with your husband! Rent a room...get dressed up, have some dinner...go dancing or out to a show...you know all that stuff. You would have a better time doing that then a stressful time at a reunion.

2- if these people are flying in from other places its not as if they will become your new best pals in real life.... facebook, and online may be a better choice. Or you could meet up with them outside of the reunion. That way you see the people you want and not the ones you don't.


in the quote thing...you cut out the first part for the quote that has my name and post numbers to it.. the stuff that would look something like this

 

[masquerade]

Thanks!

Been on these boards just about a year now. You'd think I'd have it all figured out.

My 22 wedding anniversary is three weeks before. I'm thinking the night at Foxwoods sounds so much better than the reunion. I'll keep you posted.

 

[syrenn]

Thanks!

Been on these boards just about a year now. You'd think I'd have it all figured out.

My 22 wedding anniversary is three weeks before. I'm thinking the night at Foxwoods sounds so much better than the reunion. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Nosmo King]

Every six years, my high school alumnae association throws an all class reunion. It was held this past July 4th weekend. Too much fun to describe here. Check out the website and photos!

East Liverpool High School Alumni Association