A Blast from the Past
25 years . . . this Sunday I will be attending an Alumni Open House at my High School. They have completed a major renovation to the entire school and this will be the first time I’ve gone back in 25 years. That seems like such a long time! I have also been trying to locate my entire class to start planning a 25 year reunion, this is so crazy to me!
I find myself having butterflies in my stomach about going back, I look at pictures of the school and it can transport me back to my teenage years. I have been in touch with some people who I haven’t talked to since we left high school. It is great to catch up on life with them, hear their stories and reminisce about old times. I guess the funniest thing I’ve heard about myself is that I was caught smoking in the BOYS bathroom (yeah, I know it’s a song), didn’t remember this story until an old friend told me that we used to go in there to smoke. I went to a technical highschool and there were more boys than girls, so most of my friends were guys, so it makes sense that in the boys room is where I would be. I was a good student, but a bit of a wild child in my teenage years. Talking to Juls about this and her comment was "Reunions have a way of making people really look at themselves, analyze their lives" this is so true! I am very happy with where I am in life, I have a wonderful husband and 3 beautiful children. For me, I am analyzing my body, I have been trying my clothes on for 3 days now, what looks best? I know this sounds shallow, I really don’t mean it to be, but at this point in my life my focus IS my body. I’m a little disappointed that I’m not further along (Juls, isn’t this just what you wrote about?) but happy that I’m not where I started out, so I will focus on that. This also gives me a goal to focus on, that I will be in even better shape if the reunion happens this summer . . .
On to my workouts . . . saw my trainer on Monday, first workout since the strep. I was in bad shape, very light-headed, fingers kept cramping up, but I was determined. My trainer said NO, so I had to keep things at a minimum. I was sore on Tuesday, so I guess I did work hard enough. Rested on Tuesday, but Wednasday was a different story. I have a new program and he pushed me hard on Wednesday. It felt so great!!! Legs,tris and lowback and I feel every muscle. Thursday I rested again. My trainer hurt his knee, so he cancelled for today, but I will go downstairs and push myself the best I can!
April 11, 2008 at 7:15 am
Yep, those 25 years went by fast. My 30 year will be in 09. I look forward to that time. On Juls saying "Reunions have a way of making people really look at themselves, analyze their lives" , that is so true. I think it is natural to evaluate yourself, based on other people who you grew up/went to school with. I read your profile and you stated as of 6/07 lost 22 lbs and 12" overall. That is awesome. Have you ever seen 22lbs of fat? That is alot of weight. Keep it up girl and let me tell you about you being shallow. You are not at all. Working out is your time. I applaude all of us, because indirectly we don’t just do it for ourselves, but we do it for those who we love. You taking care of yourself which supports the fact that you want to be around for your kids and hubby. That is awesome. I do it for myself, but also for my 7 year old. Summer is comming around and we will be ready!
April 11, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Thank you for the call-out girl…I love that we help each other look at life from different perspectives… enjoy your weekend and look forward to hearing how it is to walk down the halls of your alma maeter!!
April 13, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Reunions are fun and hilarious, and yes, very self-reflective on who you were then and who you are now! Love how you’re focusing on the moment and how far you’ve come, rather than being disappointed in not being further along. You are doing AWESOME, just remember that!!
April 14, 2008 at 10:40 pm
yeah reunions make you step up the workout big time just to look good. I only had one a few years back. it was good to see people i hadnt seen in a long time. It was a pool party. The girl who had it or hosted it was a perfect ten.
So i worked hard to look good. course i ended up looking great in my bikini but couldnt stay all evening as i had to work as they couldnt find anybody and cancelled my vacation. no drinks for me. Guess i didnt make a big drukent scene this way. not that i would but one never knows lol
April 15, 2008 at 6:37 pm
My HS class dropped the ball. I went to my 10th, but missed my 20th. 25&30 went by without any celebration. That bites. Hope you have a fabulous time at your 25th. I think you’ll have a better feeling of self, since you’ve made your lifestyle choices. You’re a new and improved amyrose just in the past few months. Enjoy