Last night I attended my 20th high school reunion! It was such a trip to see so many old friends in the same place. I thought the reunion might be somewhat anti-climactic since we all keep up with each other on Facebook, but it wasn’t at all. And even though I text and email and talk to a lot of my old friends regularly, there’s nothing like being able to hug someone you’ve known since you were five years old.
There’s also nothing like staying out until midnight to remind you that you’re not 18 anymore. I’m STRUGGLING this morning, LOL.
Around The ‘Net
~Inside the Lives of Young Women Living in Saudi Arabia
~When it comes to sex, dating, and drinking, 18 is the new 15 for American teens
~Why This Hurricane Season Has Been So Catastrophic
~Meet Frida the Mexican Rescue Dog Who Is Saving Lives in Natural Disasters
~Wall Street’s Best-Kept Secret Is a 72-Year-Old Russian Chess Expert
~Rihanna’s makeup is a wild success because it was actually made for dark-skinned women
~Serena Williams pens passionate letter about body image to her ‘classy’ mom
~‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ The Early Years: Crazy Auditions and the Art of the Cringe
~Here’s What Happens to Your Body When You Go on a Weekend Bender
~Chipotle’s recovery hopes melt with ‘gritty’ queso
Paying It Forward
Some dear friends of ours are expecting their first baby any day now. After years of trying, their son will be arriving via a surrogate. Their surrogate is donating all of her surrogacy proceeds to someone who has a life-threatening disease. Her selflessness is awe-inspiring!
Cool Things
~AB to Jay Z is the ABC book every child needs.
~I need this motivational poster.
~In a review, someone referred to the boobs on this pillow as “tattybojangles” and I can’t stop laughing.
Happy Sunday, everyone!
Michelle says:
I attended my 20 year high school reunion last night, too. It was so trippy to look around at the crowd of faces that were so familiar yet at the same time, so different and “grown up” (old.)
Ours ended at 11pm and then people were meeting up at someone’s parents’ house for an after party, and all I could think about was comfy pajamas and my bed. Haha
Jeanie says:
I have lunch twice a month with “girls” I went to high school with. Some of us actually started second grade at the same time and went all through school together. I’m the baby of the group at 73 years old! I hope you’ll be able to do the same someday.
Katrina says:
The surrogate mother. OMG what a light she is. She is what’s right in this world. Thanks for sharing that.
Allie says:
Probably not as good as ABC’s with Maddie
Yes I’ve been following this blog THAT LONG because you are amazing
Heather says:
Dang, I’m so impressed by your memory! And thank you, you are too sweet. xoxo