Nobody asked for your opinion on romance. In fact, I think most of us would have been happier if you hadn't posted it.
But I prefer to remain optimistic and believe that, in the past ten years, time has healed all wounds and that nobody (myself included) is as much of a dick now as then. Wait, did you say 'optimistic' or 'stupid'? People only get meaner and dumber as they get older. Except for me, of course. I just get meaner.
Although we do seem to share the opinion that Alabama isn't worth paying for.
But I prefer to remain optimistic and believe that, in the past ten years, time has healed all wounds and that nobody (myself included) is as much of a dick now as then.
Actually, I found that at my 10 yr reunion, this was actually true. Well, except for the "myself included" bit.
However, this doesn't mean they got brighter, or they got all nice and friendly. If it weren't for the alcohol, I doubt any of them would have talked to me. I know I wouldn't have talked to them. Actually, I didn't, most of the time. There was also a picnic, where this one guy played guitar while most of the class huddled round him like drones around a queen bee. I had to leave to keep from puking.
The one good thing about my 10 yr reunion was that I didn't pay a fortune for the privelege of drinking overpriced, watered down drinks and seeing a bunch of people I didn't like the first time around.
I went to my 10 year reunion.theneaFebruary 17 2005, 18:12:33 UTC
It was pretty much a waste. Even one of the few people from HS that I keep in touch with bailed on me last minute. Okay, she was sick (didn't even make it into work for several days), but that was no excuse for sending me into that Hell on my own.
Many felicitations to Connie on her PhD. I'll tell you what, if you guys spend the money to fly out here again, I'll spring for a dinner. :)
Your own fault.johnnyorigamiFebruary 17 2005, 19:08:17 UTC
Were you forced to go? No. But I was going to be kidnapped and taken to a reunion. It's like I live in Iraq only, instead of beheading with a hacksaw, it's paying too much for the considerable amount of drinks I would need for it to be enjoyable.
I'll tell her....That you're a big ol' cheapskate!
Re: Yep, it was my fault.johnnyorigamiFebruary 17 2005, 19:49:33 UTC
What I don't understand is why you still went. As long as you don't tell her I'm a skinflint, it sounds a little too much like a serial killer... ...which is a little too close to the truth.
I just got the flyer for my reunion, ending in a '0' also. Apparently, some of my high school classmates have formed one of these damned companies. The fee is $60 for me.
I didn't go to my 20th, I doubt I'll be attending this one either. As I get older, I hate people more, and since I started out hating most of these people years ago (nobody that I remembered actually liking showed at the 10 yr, why would they attend this one?) I'm afraid I'd need to bring a big box of ammo with me.
Didn't we congratulate Mrs Origami some months back for this? I'm sure I sent some Waterford at the time. Since I think you're just trying to work me for more money/gifts, she'll have to settle for my congratulations and the knowledge that I am both impressed and envious.
I'm not surprised that, what with your age, you have completely misunderestimated your contribution to our retirement nest egg. You didn't send [i]nothing[/i]*.
*Although, if you're actually my grandmother in Poughkeepsie rather than a bitter old man in the Pacific Northwest, thank you very much for the painting of The Last Supper, it's above our bed, covering its eyes.
Re: you know what's the worst?blackbyrd2February 18 2005, 07:12:50 UTC
S'ok, I still laughed my ass off.
I'd send something to make up for my mental deficiencies, but I'm busy searching for my lost ass. Maybe you could just lend a dozen blindfolds to the Holy dudes, and consider that my gift? Jesus gets to watch, cuz he's kinky that way.
As if you need the subject of high school to be misantrhopic.naruki_oniFebruary 18 2005, 07:07:33 UTC
It's a good thing you didn't go. Those bullies may have gotten fatter and balder, but they'll still kick your ass. And that's just the female ones.
I can't recall how many reunion attempts my old high school aborted. They could obviously use one of those services, except the large majority of the small graduating class probably couldn't afford it. Heh.
Congrats to Connie on putting up with you! Er, I mean for getting a phud. Ah, hell, for both!
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But I prefer to remain optimistic and believe that, in the past ten years, time has healed all wounds and that nobody (myself included) is as much of a dick now as then.
Wait, did you say 'optimistic' or 'stupid'? People only get meaner and dumber as they get older. Except for me, of course. I just get meaner.
Although we do seem to share the opinion that Alabama isn't worth paying for.
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Actually, I found that at my 10 yr reunion, this was actually true. Well, except for the "myself included" bit.
However, this doesn't mean they got brighter, or they got all nice and friendly. If it weren't for the alcohol, I doubt any of them would have talked to me. I know I wouldn't have talked to them. Actually, I didn't, most of the time. There was also a picnic, where this one guy played guitar while most of the class huddled round him like drones around a queen bee. I had to leave to keep from puking.
The one good thing about my 10 yr reunion was that I didn't pay a fortune for the privelege of drinking overpriced, watered down drinks and seeing a bunch of people I didn't like the first time around.
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Many felicitations to Connie on her PhD. I'll tell you what, if you guys spend the money to fly out here again, I'll spring for a dinner. :)
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I'll tell her....That you're a big ol' cheapskate!
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As long as you don't tell her I'm a skinflint, it sounds a little too much like a serial killer...
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As long as you don't tell her I'm a skinflint, it sounds a little too much like a serial killer...
...which is a little too close to the truth.
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I didn't go to my 20th, I doubt I'll be attending this one either. As I get older, I hate people more, and since I started out hating most of these people years ago (nobody that I remembered actually liking showed at the 10 yr, why would they attend this one?) I'm afraid I'd need to bring a big box of ammo with me.
Didn't we congratulate Mrs Origami some months back for this? I'm sure I sent some Waterford at the time. Since I think you're just trying to work me for more money/gifts, she'll have to settle for my congratulations and the knowledge that I am both impressed and envious.
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*Although, if you're actually my grandmother in Poughkeepsie rather than a bitter old man in the Pacific Northwest, thank you very much for the painting of The Last Supper, it's above our bed, covering its eyes.
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I'd send something to make up for my mental deficiencies, but I'm busy searching for my lost ass. Maybe you could just lend a dozen blindfolds to the Holy dudes, and consider that my gift? Jesus gets to watch, cuz he's kinky that way.
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I can't recall how many reunion attempts my old high school aborted. They could obviously use one of those services, except the large majority of the small graduating class probably couldn't afford it. Heh.
Congrats to Connie on putting up with you! Er, I mean for getting a phud. Ah, hell, for both!
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Well, putting up with me is slightly less stressful than getting a doctorate. On the good days.
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On the other hand, alcohol is known for its purifying properties. Also, it gives you confidence, without which most fights would already be lost.
All in all, I'd say it's probably for the best that you imbibe alcohol. Good job!
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