Memories

You know it's funny when you run across a classmate from your youth. I was reintroduced to such a person this week when I went to the pharmacy to pick up more insulin. He was one of the popular football players in school. I remember him being all muscular and big. The guy I saw was thin and gray haired. He asked me if I was who I am because one of the pharmacist called my name. I couldn't believe it. He has six kids and is living in Birmingham. He asked me if I ever married or had kids and I said no.
It's just funny to see someone from high school. I've never been to the reunions or gatherings that some people go to to reconnect with people. I quess I'm still that shy person I was way back then. I had my handful of girls that I double dated with, went to parties and studied with. I wasn't in any of the clubs in high school. It takes me back to my first date with a basketball player. I had the biggest crush on him. After the date he took me home then went back out to a pizza place where we all hung out. I heard about it the next day. I never went out with him again. I heard he hooked up with someone else that night. I remember feeling humiliated.
Then there was this fashion show that was sponsored by the homemeck class. We had to wear the clothes we made. Do you remember gouchose? Well when I made mine, one pant leg was longer than the other one and I had to wear that on stage. So I pulled one side up and pinned that side to my shirt,so when I paraded on stage both legs were even. I never told anyone that.
All of my high school friends have moved away or are married now with their own families. I almost settled down to get married, but it turned out not to be the right fit. Maybe I'll find my knight in shining armour someday after I kiss the right frog.