Reply #33: Bob, this is why you should go. [View All]

You might think those people are strangers. They're not. You're connected to them. No matter what has happened in these years past high school, you're remembered. Maybe you haven't kept in touch. That's fine. Maybe you have a wonderful group of friends in your life now. That's cool. But those former classmates have a bond with you. Shared experiences. And you'll be surprised how many want you there and will be genuinely happy to see you.
I went back to my 30th reunion in Illinois. At this point in people's lives, they're over trying to impress anyone else. It's not about the career, money, the possessions. They want to be with people who remember them when they were young. And that's not as pathetic as it might sound. It's actually fun. You laugh and relive some old shared experiences....teachers, sports, wild stories, gossip.
And you remember a little bit of the person you were then. And what life was like.
Go.