Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Old Friends, New Friends

One thing that totally amuses and amazes me is who comes into my life and when. Yesterday I was re-acquainted with a couple of people I went to school with. Kathy and I saw each other at the reunion and spoke briefly, but yesterday I spent an afternoon with her by the ocean talking and realizing just how much we have in common. School was a commonality, but we're not in school anymore.

Last night I went out with Jimmy J who I knew since junior high. We knew each other because of being in the same school and same classes, but that was it. We weren't close except for when he sat in front of me in Algebra. Again, it was a blast talking till way too late at night and realizing the commonalities.

It was a real treat seeing my two school friends in a "today" light. Sure we reflect back to what it was like in high school and to catch up on the gossip, but it's the now that's really exciting and I'm thrilled that our paths crossed again and I'm sure will cross a few more times. It was a risk to inform that I am here and it was another risk to meet up. Worth the risk? Hell ya!

Sherri Donohue
Silent River Kung Fu, Stony Plain, Alberta

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