L to R: Erika, Lindsey, Sarah, Amy, Kira, Me, Cami, Jami, Mary, Molly, and Beth
Photo from HER blog. I forgot I owned a camera.
Photo from Caitlin Hatch, class of 2005.
Who would have thought that she would be at my 10 year reunion?
Way to go Chaz.
My 10 year reunion was last weekend. It was somewhat of a success. And by success I mean that I managed not to call someone by the wrong name, no old flames were in attendance, my children behaved, and Jace's zipper was down only for 20 minutes. I really feel for spouses at these gatherings. What I didn't manage was controlling my nervous ticks. The older I become the more apparent they are. Call me Kim. I talk loud. I'm constantly cracking jokes. Jokes that only I find funny most of the time. And I'm the one trying to give high 5's or firm handshakes instead of hugs. The hugging thing drives Jace crazy. Not the part about me hugging people from high school but the part about me trying not to. (Have you read HER post about it? She appropriately named it the Great Arm Wrestle).
In these attempts to be funny and put people as ease, I often offend innocent bystanders. I said something to Gaylon about his (future) sad wife and everyone around thought I called Gaylon's life sad. I told Ryan, "now that's not true, they were lots of underclass men that wanted to date you." I said something about Lindsey's attempts at making children. Something about Josh's wife being 5 feet tall. And probably many more. I could explain them all but I won't.
Isn't it amazing how people don't change? The Show Low class of '99 looks the same. Talks the same. It was fun to be in the same room with these people again. It was also a trip. Back in time. I went to dinner the night before with Erika, Kira, Beth, and Nikki. It was almost like 10 years never happened. I want to see them more. They thought I was a shoo in for the "least changed" award. I wasn't thrilled about that. Surely 10 years has brought or taught me something. Does it mean I need a new hair cut? Or does it mean I still say things before I think and laugh loudly at myself? Probably all of the above. Lucky for me Cynthia took home the "least changed" award.
For the public record: I'm working on my nervous ticks (not the new hair do). Recognition is the 1st step. I do not intend to harm or offend. My intention is to make everyone at ease and I really like having a swell time. I like you all. Please come in 10 years to another reunion, give me the "least changed" award, we'll party like it's 1999 again and....I promise I'll take it easy on you.
9 comments:
Lindz, it was so fun to see you and everyone. I don't know how I missed out on the top picture dang it, I think I was talking to Adriane and Becca or something. I felt the same way about Friday night at dinner, I haven't laughed that hard in a long time! How funny it was to be able to hang out and feel like it was only yesterday that we were all hanging out together in High School. Your family is so cute and it was fun to get to see your kids. Don't worry, you didn't offend me! Oh and by the way Erika told me that Tyler was at Lacanos the night we were and that he waved at me and was all upset because I didn't wave back, so much for being out of High School!
Glad you had a fun time. My 10 year was a trip too--I know excactly what you mean...
As for being the least changed, I bet you actually look even better than you did 10 years ago! Or, maybe I just like the current clothing styles more?? And, if I had your hair, I'd never change it either. :)
:) was good to see you again I'll have to write a lil something about it sometime in my blog.
sounds like you had a lot of fun. Even though I wasn't in your class, I think it would have been fun to stop in and say hi to the cool people.
Just thinking about going back to mine next year...and being the only one who has changed (for the worst)...gives me anxiety. Maybe I'll just skip out. I am pretty sure I don't get a summer break next year anyways
also...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_I8Rpns_K3mc/SUimM4a4z_I/AAAAAAAAC2Q/hOWYWm3ZDEU/s1600-h/n10047707_40340466_5011.jpg
haha. sooo cool
lindz,
if i could of been a fly on the wall. honestly i would love to be a fly on the wall at every ten year reunion. anywho, wow!!!! you are seriously one hot momma. i bet you knocked em dead with your skinny little body, beautiful hair, and glowing tanned skin. seriously. if only i could guarantee i would look as good as you at my ten year i would be there. as for the nervous ticks, your so not alone. i found myself just the other day grabbing a complete strangers hand while talking to her. talk about nervous tick!
Lindsay, You did great. Why do we all feel nervous like that? I do the exact same thing. But think about it, everyone LOVES Kim. I couldn't think of a better compliment from a stranger. It was fun to see you all. Hey I dont have anymore pictures sorry. Nobody thought the photographer from 2004 was funny.
Lindzel, I totally feel bad now for hugging you like TWICE. You were probly thinking "get the crap off me, #h*&". But it sure was good to hug ya. Addie is so right, how did you manage to aquire such a bodashous (or however you spell it) tan? You looked beautiful as always!
p.s. steal pictures anytime. There will probably be 50 versions of that same picture floating around anyway; would have never known it was from me. I do need to steal the big group picture from someone though; let me know if you get a copy.
p.s.s. I would hug you right now if I could...just to piss you off!
Thanks for sharing. I spent the day in Mississippi, as we moved down here in April for my work. Not that you'd know anything about moving for work. (I must say that my stay here has been almost boring compared to your time in Vernal).
Anyway, I spent the day sulking that I couldn't see my old friends, etc, so my wife held something akin to a memorial service for me the night of the reunion to relive my HS years. It hit me that I really loved growing up in Show Low. We had a great group of friends that are really making a positive impact in society.
So, here's to taking the next 10 years to plan better so that I can be there at the 20 year reunion.
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