One of the best thing in life is a new set of pajamas. I got a new set today. The set is pink and floral in nature. I like it. It's got a spring vibe to it. I also think the set looks cute on me. But, the best part was putting them on. It was so nice to put them on after a nice, long, warm shower. It seems like a simple thing to do, but it's one of my favorite pleasures in life.
The other day, I picked up Nicki from work. When she got in the car, she mentioned the name April. I went to high school with a girl named April. I mentioned that. She asked me if this April from high school was a twin. Yes, she was. Seems April, who I'm not certain if I've seen in the past 10 years since I got out of high school, went through my sister's line. As far I know, this was the first time they ever met. Well, April recognized that Nicki looked like me and asked Nicki did she have a sister named Shawn. Nicki said yes, she did have a sister by that name. April proceeded to tell Nicki that we were in school together and asked how I was. Nicki explained I just graduated from college. As April left, she told Nicki to say hello to me.
I smiled when Nicki told me that story. I was such a geek in high school. I'm still a geek now, but compared to the girl I was then, I'm a babe now. I wore these horrible glasses. They were green with gray lenses. I was too afraid to try contacts. I never wore makeup. And my face was always broken out! In the personality department, I was the shy quiet girl that was too concerned with her work. Except for the time I let my geography class have it in 9th grade. That experience just showed the others to leave me alone or I could get mad. I was a dork. Looking back at the me then from the eyes of me now, I wouldn't be surprised if no one remembered me. I didn't think I was that memorable.
But, I was. April remembered me. Just last week, another girl from high school, Nicole, found me on MySpace and added me as a friend. 
And there have been others from high school that have found me and messaged me to tell me they remember me after all these years. I must have done something right in high school.
[♪ Listening to: "Lights" - Journey]
Posted by Shawn at January 16, 2008 9:30 PM in General.
I love new pajamas, too - got a new set this summer and love them.
Isn't it funny, after years and years, the people that remember you. Of course, then there is the other side - I ran into a guy I graduated with from HS and would not have recognized him, until I saw his name. He had no recollection of me at all - but then again, the drugs might've fried his brain. I don't think he was all there....
Posted by: Chewie at January 17, 2008 6:29 AMIt was so weird but the other day I was at work and ran into two people from high school. This one girl was the little sister of my best friend from 5th grade. I'm always surprised at how people can recognize me after all I've changed.
-L.
Posted by: Laura at January 17, 2008 2:58 PM
