A combination of finishing the book Eclipse (where the characters live fairly close to where I went to high school)
, watching High School Musical 2, and hearing my sister-in-law plan for her 10 year high school reunion has got me thinking about my high school days. What was I like back then? What was it like to be in high school? What did my fellow classmates think of me then? Though I am not totally sure what others thought of me, I would guess they labeled me as the "quiet, smart, athletic girl". How have things changed! I would not be labeled that anymore. I am not as quiet as I use to be. I doubt anybody in GA would guess that I was my high school and college valedictorian (There is classroom smart, and then there are other smarts. I am classroom smart, but in so many other areas, I am S - L - O - W!). And when was the last time I picked up a volleyball or basketball? I can't remember. Yes, I have changed. If I went to my ten year reunion next year, what would they label me then? A stay at home mom of four boys who does hobbies every now and then? Would they remember me as "that Mormon girl who got married after the first year of college"? I don't know. And I never will know. Though it's natural and tempting to want to know what others think of you, really, you can never know for sure. It's out of your control. And I try to remind myself that what I CAN control is how I treat others and what I think of them. And that is what really matters. I would like to go to my high school reunion next year. It would be fun to see how others have changed (at least from my limited perspective of what I know about them). I think it would be fun to see how life has changed us all.
, watching High School Musical 2, and hearing my sister-in-law plan for her 10 year high school reunion has got me thinking about my high school days. What was I like back then? What was it like to be in high school? What did my fellow classmates think of me then? Though I am not totally sure what others thought of me, I would guess they labeled me as the "quiet, smart, athletic girl". How have things changed! I would not be labeled that anymore. I am not as quiet as I use to be. I doubt anybody in GA would guess that I was my high school and college valedictorian (There is classroom smart, and then there are other smarts. I am classroom smart, but in so many other areas, I am S - L - O - W!). And when was the last time I picked up a volleyball or basketball? I can't remember. Yes, I have changed. If I went to my ten year reunion next year, what would they label me then? A stay at home mom of four boys who does hobbies every now and then? Would they remember me as "that Mormon girl who got married after the first year of college"? I don't know. And I never will know. Though it's natural and tempting to want to know what others think of you, really, you can never know for sure. It's out of your control. And I try to remind myself that what I CAN control is how I treat others and what I think of them. And that is what really matters. I would like to go to my high school reunion next year. It would be fun to see how others have changed (at least from my limited perspective of what I know about them). I think it would be fun to see how life has changed us all.
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High school reunions are interesting experiences! I really enjoyed most of the ones I attended. It is interesting to see how people change and experience how some of the social barriers have disappeared. Just make sure you take a picture of Mike, Kyle, Jordan, Tanner and new baby!
I think if you went to your reunion everyone would be awed and jealous by how beautiful you and your family are!
I am pretty sure everyone would think, "WOW! that girl is a gorgeous babe! I can't believe she has had 4 boys!! I am jealous!! :) ) hehe... you are the best Audge! I just love you to pieces and miss you!!!!
It makes me wonder what others would think of me!!...
You've accomplished the most important thing and that is having a beautiful family. That's all that matters Audra. Some day there will come a time that you can pick up a volleyball again and play and do all those other things you used to do. It comes with time. But right now you are needed as a wife and mother. You are a beautiful woman too!!!
Come on-- you're not SLOW (you beat me by 10 minutes in our 10K!!!).
Actually, you are one of the smartest gals I know.... And talented, and beautiful, and kind. (I would guess that's how most people who know you now see you.)
My ten years is almost up. I don't think I'm even going to think about it though. It makes me feel too old.
One of the best things about life is change and transition. The day we can truly say and Believe this statement.... "I cannot control what people think of me and my actions are not to impress others but rather come from an inner purpose that I feel and know is right for me today." This is a very freeing thought to ponder.
you would knock their socks off! You are amazingly talented!
They'd say, "Who is that hot momma?" Oh, of course, it's Audra P*!
audra, you are an amazing woman!!! i dont think that changes! i think people would just add to their compliments a wonderful family and even more talents than before!
Smart?
Athletic?
All I have every heard you described as is slower than molasses flowing up hill during the winter. I didn't know if they meant athletically or your wits but it is good to learn that they were wrong on both accounts!
:)
John,
Oh ye of little cerebrum. Don't you know, blessed are those who mature from high school.
Don't use your Spanish on me.
Which one of the Prophets said, and in which book, "blessed are those who mature from high school."
I have no children in which to mature me . . . so there!
:)
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