Confession

[seabird78]

I'm having second thoughts about going to my 10-year high school reunion this Saturday. I've already paid for my ticket, so I'll go no matter what, but suddenly the prospect of being surrounded a bunch of people who couldn't have cared less about my existence when I was 17 (save for a small handful) and who will probably not remember me now is not that appealing.

Maybe I should just accept my inevitable role as a wallflower, and realize that it's unrealistic to expect people to notice me when I give them no real reason to do so.

Comments

[mdatl.livejournal.com]

My 20-year was two weekends ago, and I didn't go. This summer, I was on and off the fence about going, and I even emailed the organizer for a list of the events. Finally, I decided not to go for the same reasons listed here--plus I didn't figure I could afford to be away in the first place (grading and such), and I didn't feel like spending money for what to me looked like underwhelming events.

A good friend went and kept me informed. Apparently I was asked about, but mostly by people who I've had frequent or infrequent touch with over the years.

I missed my 10-year, and I missed my 20-year. Maybe I'll make the 30-year...

[seabird78.livejournal.com]

Underwhelming is the operative word. For 55 bucks all I can look forward to is drinks and appetizers.