What to do?

MusicNMakeup · 06-07-2008, 04:24 PM

I've got my high school reunion coming up soon. It's my 30th

We have a big class----537 in it, but so far, only about 150 have signed up (I'm committee chair).

I was popular in school and I love everybody...I'm just that way. A BIG people person.

But, there were and still are some snotty, "too good" females that are coming and I'm not like the typical 47 yr old. I ride a HOG, I'm an A&R Music Scout with two major labels and work with rock bands, I don't have grey hair...yet, my anti-aging products have just worked awesomely....so, I've changed and I can just see it now...the snoots will be looking and thinking "ROCKSTAR POSER!"...but, I can't be somebody I'm not. I'm conservative, but, I still wear the rock clothing and Harley Davidson.

So....what to do with the snoots? Say "Hi!! It's so great to see you" and then walk on?

This is kind of bothering me.

THANKS!

***Darla_G*** · 06-07-2008, 05:13 PM

i think you should just be yourself. if you're doing what you want and living life then don't worry about what people say, because you know they will be saying something among themselves. Most of it will be out of jealousy, but don't worry about anything.

~Ms.August~365 · 06-07-2008, 05:30 PM

Yes... just smile and say HI (since you are a friendly person) and walk away. No need for idle chit chat if you weren't friends in High School and don't KIT as adults. Have a great time!!!!

***Dragonfly*** · 06-07-2008, 05:47 PM

Everyone is nervous about attending reunions. We all age and some of our bodies have changed. And we all want others to think we are successful.

Say hello and smile at everyone. Who knows, maybe you'll meet old schoolmates that now ride - then you'll have something in common and you can chat with them.

Hope you have a good time.

MusicNMakeup · 06-07-2008, 05:58 PM

Thank you for the support and great advice.

I've noticed that already from some of the classmates that we've already contacted and have signed up. In a way...it is starting to be like high school again because I see the cliques forming back up.

But, this is a 3 day thing and we've worked hard on it..for a whole year almost and we all deserve to have a good time.

I think jealousy is silly at our age, but, I can only speak for myself and not for others.

***ticki*** · 06-07-2008, 06:24 PM

for real, i wouldn't worry about it too much. be yourself and don't worry what everybody else thinks.

***S. Lisa Smith*** · 06-07-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Carolyn

Everyone is nervous about attending reunions. We all age and some of our bodies have changed. And we all want others to think we are successful.

Say hello and smile at everyone. Who knows, maybe you'll meet old schoolmates that now ride - then you'll have something in common and you can chat with them.

Hope you have a good time.

Excellent advice. We did my 40th last August and it was a blast! There was a pretty strong showing of the nerds (That's me and my friends!), the snotty cheerleaders (who were uniformly nice! And some of them had not aged well, but nice and friendly nevertheless.) and the jocks. Everyone got along really well. I ended up being the unofficial photographer. Got some great shots...This is Maddy, she looked like she was 35 from the back...she was one of the cool ones in HS and wouldn't give me the time of day. My slight revenge...

Still not bad for pushing 60 hard!

***KatJ*** · 06-12-2008, 10:31 PM

Honestly, after reading all your threads about this reunion... You're taking it way too seriously. You're doing all of this overthinking, and if you continue to do so, you're not going to enjoy the occasion at all. And just because some of the girls where snooty in high school, it doesn't mean they still are. give them a chance, and if you still don't get along, excuse yourself.

MusicNMakeup · 06-12-2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KatJ

Honestly, after reading all your threads about this reunion... You're taking it way too seriously. You're doing all of this overthinking, and if you continue to do so, you're not going to enjoy the occasion at all. And just because some of the girls where snooty in high school, it doesn't mean they still are. give them a chance, and if you still don't get along, excuse yourself.

I'm committee chair of a big class of 537 and yeah, I would like things to go well. I think everybody does.

But, it's not MY reunion, it's the high school's that we went to. And, I am gonna have a good time come heck or high water.

Thanks for the advice

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Originally Posted by S. Lisa Smith

Excellent advice. We did my 40th last August and it was a blast! There was a pretty strong showing of the nerds (That's me and my friends!), the snotty cheerleaders (who were uniformly nice! And some of them had not aged well, but nice and friendly nevertheless.) and the jocks. Everyone got along really well. I ended up being the unofficial photographer. Got some great shots...This is Maddy, she looked like she was 35 from the back...she was one of the cool ones in HS and wouldn't give me the time of day. My slight revenge...
http://i27.tinypic.com/200v4ht.jpg
Still not bad for pushing 60 hard!

That's hilarious!!...lol.....thanks for sharing. I surely hope we do our 40th....good for you and your class!

***magosienne*** · 06-14-2008, 08:46 AM

there will always be people to be jealous or think better. whatever. say hi out of politeness and just enjoy your night, you've worked hard so you damn well deserve it. i'm sure among all those people you'll find some to chat with.

***reesesilverstar*** · 06-14-2008, 10:34 AM

You should be proud! I am of you. I mean u took the unconventional route. You're good at and happy with what you do. Be happy with who you are. I'm sure you have more fun, a lot more personal satisfaction and rewards doing your job than they do...

Boo convention. I say you ROCK that reunion!!

MusicNMakeup · 06-14-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by reesesilverstar

You should be proud! I am of you. I mean u took the unconventional route. You're good at and happy with what you do. Be happy with who you are. I'm sure you have more fun, a lot more personal satisfaction and rewards doing your job than they do...

Boo convention. I say you ROCK that reunion!!

Aww..thank you ladies!! I surely needed that encouragement!!

And ya know, there's always that classmate that, for some reason, feels left out, so they e-mail the classmates they know and tell them "we're not even sure of the dates. Nobody's going to it".

We hired a class reunion organization that does all the invitation work and contacting the classmates. 97% (out of 537 classmates) were located.

Many have signed up. But, yet, we have one that's stirrin' up some doo-doo (or trying to). We've (the committee) been getting e-mails from different people saying "well, I heard from (Miss Thang) that no one is even coming".

Miss Thang e-mailed me and wanted me to send her the attending list of classmates to see who's coming, first ...before she decides that she's coming and paying the fee for the 3 day event.

Heck no! Pay the fee like everybody else did and come and have a great time.

We've lost 21 classmates over the years (deceased) and we're just grateful to have this time to re-connect.