High School Reunion

So my 10-year high school reunion is coming up at the end of June. I was really going back on forth on whether or not I wanted to attend, but then I asked Chris and he said we should. Apparently high school reunions are a very American thing, so I think he is excited to experience it. Anyway, we have tickets in hand and 2 1/2 months to go...

It's kind of weird to think that it's been 10 years since I graduated. Most of my peers are posting on the school's Facebook page that they "can't believe it!" and that we're "so old!" Frankly I can't believe it's ONLY been 10 years!! I think back to the person I was in high school and it was just so different. I was in a relationship with someone that I was sooooo torn about and was made so dramatic simply because he wasn't Mormon. That just seems weird and stupid to me now...and I feel bad for trying to convert him! Haha! I guess what it mostly comes down to is that I feel like I've aged 10 years since 2009. Through the events of my divorce and separation from the church (officially, by the way...since my mom already knows I can announce I asked for my name to be taken off the church records and that's been done) it just seems like I've grown a lot and changed significantly as a person. I like who I am now much more, and I feel more confident about myself. I'm in a much better place, mentally and emotionally.

The one dark cloud is that I'm also in the worst physical condition of my life. I have 2 1/2 months to slim down, at least a little. Even 20 pounds would make a big difference! So Chris and I are on a diet together...he's my sweet little chef, fixing me wonderful diet meals every night and making sure I follow the rules. :) I'm getting into exercising and I'm hoping that things will start chugging along soon. I have also planned to make the day of the reunion a bit of a pamper day. Mani/pedi, haircut & style, and a professional make-up application. I just want to feel better about my outside for this. I think there's something fundamental about being confronted by the high school environment again that makes you all insecure. It reminds you of how tough high school was and how you felt at that time.

Here's hoping that I can put my best foot forward for it, and show others how much I've improved as the years have passed...like a fine wine. ;) AND that I've landed myself a hunky British husband who moved thousands of miles to be with me. :)