Posted: 5/18/2006 11:48:11 AM EDT
| Mine is next month. I did not go to the 5 or 10 year. Any reason to go to this one. Who went to theirs and was it any thing like you thought? I had a great time in high school. Played sports, partied, and even graduated. Went to school with most of the same friends from 1st grade through 12th. Just don't have any desire to see those people again. Is this bad? |
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My 20th was the only one I went to. It was kinda sad, watching these guys who were pushing 40 trying to act like they were 18 again. I wasn't one of the beautiful people back then, so I was amused by the jocks & cheerleaders who had gone to seed. People wanted to talk about what we did 20 years ago. Heck, I spent 20 years trying to forget that crap. I don't want to relive it. I'd rather talk about where I am and where I'm going. Overall, I was underwhelmed. |
BTDT at my 30th. I had for some time wondered why a particular very attractive, intelligent, gainfully employed classmate had never married or had kids. I dated her a few times. Now I know why she is single.  But at least I got it out of my system.
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| I wouldn't go out of my way to go. If it's close, why not? My 25th was last year, but I never went to any of them because it was too much of a PITA to get there and I didn't feel the need to go. I saw some pictures of the 20th, and the turnout was very low. It appears a lot of people moved away from SoCal in the 90's. |
Very good point. There were a few this highschool boy wanted at the time that I would love to see how they turned out. I've got a very hot wife, in shape and a fitness freak that I would love to parade through and she's cool enough to work it for me and play the part. But how many other idiots would be there doing the same thing? |
Hahaha.... moments like that are sweet, aren't they? |
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My 10 year will be next year. I don't think I'm going to go. I used to think it would be fun to point out to everyone that I had made it when they were still the assistant manager of Burger King... but, honestly, I don't give a shit - I've forgotten most of their names and I have better things to do... Matt |
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I did get to talk to some of my class who had "made it". They were shallow people, who had no clue of the real world. When they tried to impress me about how much they had done, or how much money they had made .I asked them how many lives have you saved? It is telling as they stumble . I built a business and a company, making a differance and saving lives. However ther was the hot babe that had became a Marine, tough as nails............. another story. |
What do you do? Matt |
| I went to my 10th and it was pretty lame but I had a good time with a few friends. The next one we had was the 25th and we got a decent turnout and I really had a bunch of fun. No huge dramas just a pretty good time.Yeah,some folks were doing a dance for one reason or whatever but I wasn't close to any of them before and don't expect to in the future. We did the dinner and dance one night which was ok but you only got to talk to the folks at your table (I had a good table he he) next day we had a brunch where you could just hang out ,wander around, and bs with whoever,great time. Like a lot of other stuff in life if you have too many expectations you will likely be disappointed,but if you go with the flow and do what seems like fun at the time you will enjoy yourself! |
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My 20th is coming up this summer. I had a lot of firends then so I will enjoy seeing them all again. I am sure a lot will just be trying to impress everyone. We actually have a web forum like arfcom right now. A lot of us have been talking over the months. I went to a really big HS and most everyone got along. It was great to grow up in the 80's. I am actually looking forward to it. |
| I didn't go to my 10th and my 20th is supposed to be this year but nothing has been planned for it. I'm a little upset about it. I had wanted to go to the 20 just to see what eveyone turned out to be. I skipped the 10 b/c I think too many people would have been in that show off, look what I've done phase of their life. At 20 you would probably see more of the real person. |
I only one I have been to was my 20th. I was expecting to see the kids I went to school with, but their parents showed up instead.  You could tell who had moved away from those who stuck around within the first 30 seconds of conversation. Very few people recognized me. Several wimmenz made deliciously obscene remarks/gestures much to the dismay of their husbands. Over all it was a pretty good time, and it removed all doubts that my decision to get the HELL out of that town was one of the BEST decisions I have ever made. I'm pretty sure I will go to my 25th as well.
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You guys are so young! My 35th is this summer in Palos Verde CA. Supposed to be a beach party/BBQ sort of thing. Don't plan on going. I saw pic's of the 30th though. Seems that the only ones who were there were those who were popular in HS. In other words...nobody I hung with  When we had our 10th, is was sitting in Korea. |
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Went to my tenth a while back... there was about four or five guys from high school that I keep in touch with via email and the occasional phone call. However we hadn't all been in the same room in years as we had all left town and went out separate ways. We thought it would be fun to hang out, drink a few beers, and catch up. I'm glad I made it... the timing was perfect. I was on my way back through Baltimore from Afghanistan and took a week of leave to visit home and see old friends. ~Dg84 |