Wednesday, January 29, 2020

High School Reunions - Yes or No? by Laura Scott

Good morning, Laura Scott here today asking for your opinions about attending high school (or college) reunions. Are they fun? Exciting? Or a chore? Or bleh?

Inquiring minds want to know!

Okay, so I have a confession to make. I have never attended one of my high school reunions. It's not because I didn't enjoy high school or have friends, because I did. I can't say I was wildly popular or anything, yet I had a good time. I was a Thespian and in the choir. I have some fond memories of those days.

But for some reason I don't have a huge desire to go back and live those days with people I don't really see on a regular basis anymore. Only two other members of my high school class went into the same nursing program I did, and they both dropped out after the first year. I bonded more with my college friends, than I did with anyone from high school.

Does this mean I'm antisocial? Maybe a little. I would rather stay home and read a good book, then mingle with people who I have to try and remember. 

But I feel like I'm in the minority. That most people enjoy getting together to relive old times. Am I wrong? Or are there others like me? Please leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.

I have reunions on my mind, because I missed a milestone reunion last August (40 years gulp) and I have a new book coming out that features an old high school flame meeting her crush in a blast from the past.

I'm excited to announce the fifth book in my Lifeline Air Rescue Series! A Doctor's Reunion is available on February 1st!

A Doctor's Reunion - $2.99

Nine years had passed since Flight Nurse Kristin Page had been humiliated in front of her teenage crush, and she thought she’d successfully put the past behind her. Until she comes face to face with Dr. Holt Baxter. She’s horrified her old attraction hasn’t faded, but knows it’s best to keep him at a professional distance. As much as she wants to despise him, she finds Holt to be a great, down to earth physician, willing and eager to learn.

Holt Baxter knew his younger sister was out of line that day nine years ago, and has to live with the fact he didn’t come to Kristin’s defense. He longs for a second chance to make things right, but Kristin isn’t interested in a relationship. Or is she? As they work together saving lives, Holt hopes they may also work together toward a future. 

14 comments:

  1. Laura, I totally agree with you. I have a couple of high school friends I'm in touch with, but definitely see and correspond with my high school friends. Best wishes on your newest release!

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  2. Laura, although HS reunions can be wonderful, I don't do well with either crowds or small talk. Luckily, I get together every couple of years for a long weekend with the five girls who were my closest friends in the class of *mutter mutter.* Your new book sounds great. Congratulations!

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    1. Thanks Magdalena, I think it could be fun, but I'm a hermit, lol.

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  3. I haven't although I have seen people I went to high school when I went home to see my mom. I've also touched based with some through Facebook.

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  4. I have been to a few of my reunions but I am still local to my HS. My first thought was where did all these old people come from! You also realize that even though some of them look alot different their personalities are the same. It made me realize how blessed I am and how hard life has been for some people. I'm really glad I went to the last one. There was a group of us that had been in band together and we talked about good times and had our picture taken together. One of the guys was a professor of music at a college away from here. In less than a year he died of cancer so those memories are precious. Seeing so many that have illnesses and recognizing so many that have already passed makes you count your blessings!

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    1. This is a really good point, I hear about a classmate passing and think, wow, I am blessed. Thanks for dropping by.

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  5. I attended a small private high school. We did 5, 10, and 30 year reunions. I went to the 5 and 10. I almost went to the 30, but I truly had no desire to go since my one friend I've kept a friendship with wasn't going to be there. I agonized over that decision. In the end I didn't regret not going.
    I enjoyed the five year one as it was still pretty close to my high school years and it was fun to see everyone. That reunion had a big turn out. The ten was still nice, but by 30 years... I saw pics posted on FB and there were maybe 10 people who attended.
    I say if you don't want to go, don't.
    Congrats on the new release!

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    1. Thanks Kim, I'm glad you've had some good experiences with reunions. I think I'm just too old to care anymore. LOL. Thanks again,

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  6. I've been to three of my high school reunions, 10th, 45th, and 50th. Boy am I getting old. :) The 10th was interesting, but my two best friends and our hubbies cut early and went to a nearby restaurant after the band started playing. I went to the other two because I have two brothers who live where I went to high school, and it was a chance to see them. I saw my two best friends from high school, but we don't have much in common any more. I think they plan to have a 55th, but I doubt that I will go.

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    1. You're not old Merrilee, I can see how it would change over time. I guess that's partially why I didn't go. Figured I wasn't there for the early ones, so why bother? Bad attitude, lol.

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  8. You are not alone! I went to my 10 year reunion where only have of the class showed up and all they wanted to do is talk about the classmates who weren't there. I realized then the only thing I had in common with them was our parents chose to live in the same school district. I haven't went to another reunion. I do see some of my classmates from time to time and visit with them, but as for class reunions or all school reunions...I have no desire to go. My good, close, personal and fun friends were made after I graduated high school.

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