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High School Reunions and Military Reunions
The thought of
attending a reunion throws many people into a state of panic.
After all, its been twenty to thirty years since you saw the
people you went to high school or served in the military with.
You want to put your best foot forward, and instantly begin
thinking about losing weight, dying your hair, or finding the
perfect outfit. If you're uncomfortable thinking about
attending your upcoming reunion, you're not alone. Studies show
that only 22% of Americans consider attending a reunion to be a
“good time”.
When contemplating
attending your reunion, think about why you'd like to go in the
first place. Are you looking forward to seeing old friends?
Would you like to visit with the people you used to know, and
enjoy catching up on old times? Or is attending the reunion more
of an obligation – something you feel you “have” to do?
As you prepare for
your upcoming reunion, take steps to look your best. Take time
to find an outfit that flatters you, have your hair done, and
look your best. You'll be more confident about your appearance,
and glad you put in the extra effort. Don't stress about your
appearance too much, though. After all, these aren't people that
you interact with on a regular basis.
If you're the
planning type, you might even want to get involved with reunion
preparations. When the letters and phone calls start coming in
from your classmates organizing the event, just ask if they can
use your help. Organizers are generally needed, and they'll
probably be glad for the assistance. Taking an active role in
planning your reunion will keep you up to date on what's
happening, and may allow you to feel less nervous about the
event.
If you're still in
contact with any of your classmates or military buddies, get in
touch with them before the reunion to find out if they'll be
attending. You might be able to travel together, or arrange for
lodging together at the reunion site. Knowing someone that
you're staying with could help you to take the edge off if
you're anxious.
Spend some time
before the reunion taking care of any paperwork or mementos
requested by the reunion organizers. This will help to make sure
that you can participate in any activities that take place
during the reunion. Send in pictures, mementos, or stories if
you have them, to add to the fun of the event. If you've saved
your military paraphernalia, a high school scrapbook, or some
other type of memento, you can always ask the organizers if they
can use it for decorating or a game at the event.
A high school or
military reunion can be stressful, but it is also a chance to
really enjoy yourself. After all, you're seeing friends and
colleagues that you haven't seen for many years. Now is your
chance to show off your spouse, introduce your children, or brag
about your grandchildren. Remember, reunions are supposed to be
enjoyable, so try your hardest to relax. Spend time with the
people that you've lost touch with and are interested in
reconnecting, and let the others fall by the wayside. Don't
waste needless energy comparing cars, clothing, homes, or
families – it will only stress you out. Instead, find a few long
lost friends to spend the day with, and enjoy the chance to
catch up. Reunions don't come around that often, so make the
best of this great opportunity to reunite with old friends.
Marcia Chumbley is a
work
at home mom and grandmother in Minnesota. She
is the owner of a
Christian Work From Home Moms
website
at
Faithful Grannies
http://www.faithfulgrannies.com
bringing generations of
Christian Work From Home Moms,
Grandmothers, Parents, Boomers and Families together
while providing resources, inspiration and affordable
advertising while balancing the work at home experience. She
holds a degree in Business and is a CMOM.
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