| It's been ten years since
I graduated from high school. I couldn't wait to see everybody there. Here's
what happened:
Day 1 - Friday
It was basically
a social gathering. A Friday evening when everybody is off for the weekend.
A paving job in the hotel parking lot made parking very difficult. Most of
the classmates were either in the bar or out in the patio. I showed up late
(around 8:30) and stayed for just an hour. I figured that it was just the
first day (there are three days, meaning plenty of time to see everyone),
and everybody will be there the next day.
Day 2 - Saturday
This time,
I stayed for the entire evening. There was a buffet dinner along with a DJ
playing mostly 80's music as well as pictures of classmates from grade school
to junior high and, of course, high school. I have managed to talk to many
of the classmates, sharing experiences from the past ten years (as well
as their aging appearances). We also gathered around for a class picture
(framed and hanging on my wall). Then, the prizes were handed out (I won
a gift certificate). All in all, there was total craziness in the room.
Day 3 - Sunday
It turned
out to be a nice sunny Sunday afternoon for the picnic. Getting to the park,
however, was no picnic. In addition to the park admission, I had to park
my car out in Siberia and walk a long distance (I know. I'm being sarcastic
about this.). However, it was a lot of fun. I got a chance to talk to more
classmates and their kids. The greatest thing that happened was watching
the kids having a good time (facepainting, games, and prizes for the kids).
It was truly a family affair.
In General
I had a
blast. It was great seeing everyone there. I was disappointed for those
who didn't make it. Hopefully, they'll be there for the 20 year reunion
in 2008.
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Everyone socializing before dinner.
Some of the classmates and their spouses.
Everyone gathering for a class picture.
A Sunday picnic in the park.
The kids having fun at the picnic.
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