It seems like my 40's is the time to reconnect with old friends. They just seem to keep cropping up from unsuspected places.
Recently a friend started a new job at the local hospital and started a friendship with one of her co-workers. Apparently they got into a conversation about high school and come to find out her co-worker knows me. Turn out to be one of my best buds from high school who I haven't seen since then. It's really my fault. I kind of pushed a lot of people away when I came out or didn't come out to them out of fear. That's when I moved into the big city and left this life behind. Looking back it was silly of me and kind of sad that I didn't trust them more. Funny how things can come full circle.
This bud was the high school maniac with a heart of gold. A motorcycle driving, black leather coat wearing, lunatic. Always a charmer with the ladies. Well most of the time. We had many crazy adventures, some of which I was lucky to walk away alive. I spoke to him last night on the phone and come to find out he only lives about 10 minutes away from us. He and his girlfriend are coming over for a BBQ on Saturday. I'll be calling and rounding up all the other school mates and inviting them to. I'll invite Mom as well, she was kind of our den mother way back when and she loves seeing them all.
Well it's almost 9:00 am and I'm here blogging at work. I should really be doing payroll. I've brought slacking off to new heights lately.
Hope you all are out there doing something fun.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
School Daze
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How nice to come across an old school friend and he only lives 10 minutes away. The BBQ idea sounds great. I'm sure you'll have loads of fun.
Naughty naughty, I love it when someone ELSE blogs at work.....
I really look back at high school and think wow, I would soo not do that again. Ever......
OMG --- I want to come, too! That is going to be such a blast....
You are blessed with good friends that love you. And I think it's awesome that you will invite your mom. You're really a good guy, ya know?
Hugs.
:)
That sounds really, really nice Brad.
I, too, have been reconnecting with My Past, and it feels really good to hear from those I was close to--and even some I really didn't know well but--I don't know, it's kind of like we have come full circle and now are reaching out to make sure we are not all alone here. Funny. LinkedIn has been a huge source of people finding me again. It's been nice.
Enjoy your barbecue. I can't wait to hear/read all about it!
Must get ready for tonight's class. Ta Ta For Now.
Be well, Brad.
How fun! Too cool to reconnect with people when you're all grown up and (usually) past the stupid high school attitudes.
Love ya!
that is awesome to kinda just find people like that. i hope y'all are just as comfortable as you were back then, and hope you have a great time.
laterz
I'm having fun reading blogs in a coffee shop. Shirking my responsibilities at home. Living large.
Have fun with your old buddies. I think it's great that you're reconnecting. It will be so much fun for Mom too.
I'm only in contact with a couple of people I went to high school with. One of them found me on myspace not too long ago. Luckily it was one of the few that I am really happy to reconnect with.
A BBQ sounds like fun. I'll bring some beer! ;-)
That sounds like a lot of fun. Wish I were there too. Post pictures?
So...how'd it go????
sounded like fun. Reconnects can be a hoot.
You're awesome ya know!
I love that you reconnected with an old bud. How cool is that!!
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