Friday, September 23, 2011

40th Class Reunion

My 40th reunion is in 2 weeks.  I wasn't gonna go.  I've only been to one reunion . . . our 10th reunion . . . way back when I was still young, skinny and pretty.   This is how I look today . . . and I wasn't even drunk in this picture . . . it's totally natural.  And so I wasn't gonna go.

I got the e-mail reminders . . . "Don't forget.  RSVP. "  "Only 2 more months." "Fast approaching."  "Only 1 more month."  I never responded.  I never said a word.  I was quiet.   Velma e-mailed me.  She asked if I was going.   I e-mailed her back - "Velma, I just took a look at my mirror.  NOOOOOOO!!!"  She e-mailed me back - "You too funny."

 Finally, the deadline passed.  Whew.  I was safe.

Then it happened.  Yesterday.  EDWINA e-mailed me.  She knew exactly what to say . . . "We'd like you to take pictures."   OHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

And so I'm going.  Maybe if I act like I'm just the photographer then nobody will know it's me. 

22 comments:

K and S said...

I hope you have fun :)

Les said...

hahahahaaa!! sooo funny, I love this picture of you :) You can wear a blond wig and no one will recognize you. Hey, you get another chance to wear your dress!

Anonymous said...

Awww, Jalna, don't let that voice inside tell you that. Don't care what other people think. You're beautiful! ~jowee

Susan said...

Heehee, too funny, smart girl that Edwina!

Anonymous said...

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-kevin

Dd said...

Remember I sent you that reminder...from Dexter Zane....who ???.....there is a reason you are supposed to be there...you will absolutely have a blast. Remember, not one single person there will be younger than you !

Dd said...

my word verification was fulamymry...full of memories ?

jalna said...

Thanks Kat!

That picture cracks me up too Les. I washed that dress and now it looks too small!

Awww Jowee, thanks. Your comment made me teary.

Yeah, damn that Edwina, Susan!

:) :) :) Kevin.

I remember that reminder Didi. Tried to ignore that too. Hahaha.
Those word verifications are eerie sometimes.

Betty Townsend said...

Oh, jalna...you are too funny...Seriously, you will have a great time...so besides taking pictures, enjoy yourself and get dressed up even if it is not something you do... :)

jalna said...

Betty, you're probably right. I know I'm gonna at least have fun taking pictures. Um, but do I really gotta dress up?

Erick said...

LOL, love your picture! You like borrow my Roosevelt HS shirt?

jalna said...

Hey good idea Erick. That could be my disguise!

OkiHwn said...

Roseanne twin sister...

jalna said...

HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Nate, YOU too funny!!!

Anonymous said...

Jalna, Just think that it took alot of tender loving care to become the person that you are, that being your sincerity, kindness and openess...not everyone can say that.

So march right up there missy and smile , smile , smile...BUT dont bring the taegu with you...

jalna said...

Awwww Anon, thanks!! I'll take your advise and I promise I won't bring the taegu.

Mariko said...

Oh man. I felt that way at my 10th reunion. But I went. I was glad anyway. You will be too!

jalna said...

Mariko, can't believe you felt like that at your 10th. . . you so cute.

miyoko (inouye) michaelson said...

hi jalna, i've seen your photos...so happy YOU'RE taking pictures...and please, take plenty of pictures. i'm not able to attend so i'll live through your photos. maybe you can photo shop me into some of the pics. have fun.

Ku'ulei said...

Aloha from Japan, Jalna! I remember you as a very sweet person and even if you grew another head since the last time I saw you, I promise I'll love you just the same! Thank you for agreeing to be the photographer for our event. I've seen your work and it's awesome! I am sincerely and very much looking forward to seeing you at the class reunion! With warmest aloha, Ku'ulei (Fukumoto) Park

Anonymous said...

Jalna no worry how u look just come with and open heart. Meet,talk story to classmates you never spoke to. It's all about having a great time and making new friends after 40 years. It will be a blast!!

jalna said...

Thanks Miyoko!! I will take and post choke pikchas for you!

Hey Ku'ulei! I still am sooooo sweet you wouldn't believe it . . . hahahaha!! Looking forward to seeing you too!

Thanks Anon!!! Please come talk to me so I know who you are, okay?!