Schoolgirl Crush

Way back in the dark ages .... ok, maybe not *that* long ago.  But back when I was in the fourth grade, circa 1969, I got a schoolgirl crush on John F.  He was one of the nicest boys in class, and I passed his house on my walk to school.  I figured out what time I needed to leave so that I'd be walking by his house when he was leaving for school.  Some days, when I timed it right, we walked together!

Of course, it was all one sided, and just in my head, but those schoolgirl crushes were important!  I read that a typical schoolgirl crush lasts about four months.  Yep, that is probably what mine lasted as well.  But it's funny, that first crush seems to be important when it comes to finding love later in life.

While John F and I went through our school years together, and graduated from the same high school, our paths didn't often cross based on our interests and life goals.  But he was that guy always willing to say "hi", one of the nice ones!   Many years later, at our 25th reunion, I'd had my share of drinks and confessed my schoolgirl crush to him!  We had a really good laugh!  (His wife is a great gal, and they're perfect for each other!)



Now, another 15 years after that, social media has brought Wilcox High School classmates together, and we bond and share things on FaceBook.  Today, he sent me a "HI" and it made me smile all over again. 

Yep, he's still one of the good guys!

Class of '77 RULES!

Alma Mater

One week ago today was my emergency surgery.  Time has gone both slow and fast at the same time.  Nothing is over extended, but we keep it moving.  I'm having trouble with my eating.  Things seem to go right through, and research tells me this is normal.  I don't eat to much in the way of fats or caffeine.  Foods are typically bland for me and that works.  I ate a chicken burrito that was made with plenty of vegetables and rice, so that worked.  Probably shouldn't have had the avocado in it, but I did.  :)  and paid for that later with bloating and such.  BUT... the burrito tasted SO good :)

Today was my high school alma mater homecoming parade.  So I went and took pictures.  Didn't know any of the kids, but it brought up a lot of memories.  I was class of 77, this was 2014 so 37 years later......  What these kids don't realize is that by participating, they are creating some wonderful memories.  While creating memories, they also need to realize that this moment, these friends, even the ones who intimidate in some way are NOT always a part of your future.  Don't let some single moments define the way you live the rest of your lives!  But cherish the memories :)

Class of '77

I took myself on a tour of Wilcox High School in Santa Clara.  

Even though things have changed a lot, some thing don't change.  

This is in The Quad.  This tree has been there for years, 

everything else seems newer.  

Of course I had to have a picture....  37 years ago.  

This is our class plaque around the flag pole in front of the school.

Time sure flies!  Have you gone back to your old stomping grounds?  

It sure brings back memories in a rush!