Or
"How my ego survived intact....."
mostly.
We arrived at the reunion early.....
as I had promised to
be the impromptu
"designated photographer".
(Which is funny in a way,
because there was a very good professional photographer
in our crowd, that would have put me to shame)
So.....
I started by shooting a general
"record the setting" shot,
and was very pleased that the Owner/manager
of the Art Gallery/Co-op
had all of the lights on
HIGH!
I have many
shots from later in the evening,
but I have not asked if it was ok
to use anyone's image,
so....
the only person I felt comfortable with
a close up shot was
my sweetie...
checking out the photographs from
previous reunions...
maybe to see
one of my ex's
(they don't all live in Texas,
though I wish they did....)
The gallery was the perfect location for this
35th High School Reunion.
Comfortable, casual,
relaxed....
it sort of set the tone for the evening.
I had made up my mind that if
nothing else,
I could control my own attitude.
So....
I was determined to have a smile on my
face 90% of the time spent...
and
I did just that.
I shot tons of images.
I talked to people I didn't even know in
high school.
Or, people who I was so intimidated
by, that I would have never approached,
previously.
I was bold.
I asked if I could take their picture,
and then just started
lining them up.....
some balked,
but were coerced by those
around them.
Who are these old people?
I kept thinking.
Are they sure they are at the correct reunion?
I was stumped.
I didn't stop to eat,
and barely sipped a drink.
I was on a mission....
Well,
actually, shooting people is easier than
actually making small talk.
I was nervous.
We left by 10 pm.
It was just gearing up to be
a long night,
and I was tired.
So,
home to the computer to
upload the images.....
Good grief!
I looked as old as the rest!
Sweetie had nicely taken a photo of me with
several friends from elementary school.
One of which, I was in 1st grade with.
And do you know what?
Mostly,
everyone was as authentic,
as I could have wished for.
Some not.
But they are the same ones that
were not in high school.
So be it.
I found that I had quite a few friends....
real friends.
We were actually quite glad to see each other,
and enjoyed catching up on children,
careers, and church (the 3 "C's")
I believe,
that my fun
had more to do with my attitude
than theirs....
Maybe you
CAN
wish yourself into a
Good time!
smiles.....
smiles
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