30 years!

Last night was my 30th high school reunion.....and it was lots of fun! It is hard to believe that it has been 30 years since I have been in high school.......but it also feels like another lifetime too! Like who was that girl in high school anyway:)....I would like to go back and chat with her. How cool would that be? To be able to visit yourself at different stages of your life, and have the perspective you currently have to take with you to that meet up! There is so much I would like to say to that girl......my one friend that I did cheerleading with said how I was always so chill.....and calm....and I don't remember being that way lol....but maybe....I am like that now too mostly, so it is likely true....I think as you age you think the ways you are now are new or evolved or something along those lines....but I guess the truth is the core of who we are is present throughout our lives.....and we all haven't changed too much, still so much of those 18 year olds visible in our middle aged selves.....we laughed.....a lot.....and that was great....and just being really present and enjoying the moment we were in....and we all had a lot of life happen to us in the last 30 years.....snippets of stories and strife slipping into the conversation amid the playful and fun banter.....and nobody escapes the heavy life stuff....it comes wearing different things in each of our lives......divorce, cancer, loss, illness, death, strife, heartache.....etc.....but none of us are immune.....and all of our walks led us to that spot in time last night. A place to revel in the knowing of one another once upon a time.....and spending time catching up some.....there was a guy playing music there too last night.....he was singing cover songs and had a lovely voice.....it was at the Jive and they had the big doors open ....I was wishing more people had come, but also knew who was supposed to be there was.....and it was likely a good amount of people......since we were all trying to talk to everybody........and there was a moment last night where the realization hit me again, that I just love my life.....each day I feel that in my soul at certain points.....grateful for all the experiences that come to find me....and the journey I am on....intentionally driving the bus to the places where I want to be.... and I am feeling extra blessed this morning too, because the kids and I are heading out with my parents to go to Acadia for the week! It has been on my bucket list for awhile and I cannot wait to soak up the beauty, the hiking, the family time, just all of it! Happy Sunday:)