This is us after 16 years. We had our high school reunion last December 29...and after more than one and half decade I met them again. I cannot imagine that it has been 16 years already since we graduated, it seems its only yesterday, how time really flies. Back then, we were just kids and now we have kids.
My high school life is not the best as would Sharon Cuneta described in her song High School Life. But it was truly memorable. I belong to the star section and to the most elite girl group at school - CO. B. As a student, I never liked studying for exams, or reciting. I would always hope that the other Jennifers in the class are the one being called when the teacher would mention my name during recitation or board work. Moreso, I was always seated in the front row because of the freakin' seating arrangement, I'm just glad that my seat mate happens to be my BFF - Cecille, it made those boring subjects much bearable because she is a good listener for someone who would talk non-stop like me aside from being good in math which I was never good at.
I was always voted as class secretary, while the other girls at school were fond of cooking, baking, planting, skirting and other girly-girly stuff, I was into journalism,. I was also an officer at CAT, and I graduated still on top 10 of my class despite my lack of effort and enthusiasm in academics. Not bad.
My love-life was zero. Of course, I had my share of crushes way back in high school, and all of them, eventually courted me. I dunno, I was mean to boys back then and even during my college days. I love turning down boys and intimidating them especially those really good-looking and famous ones, the Mr. Blah Blah of the school or the Crush ng Bayan, because I find them "mayabang" in a way, they have this air around them that says: they can get all the girls because they are good looking and all, well not me.
Even my husband now - Erick, I turned him down the first-time he courted me, even though he was one of the most sought-after guy at school back then, and if looks could kill, I would have died instantly from the darting looks the girls at school were giving me. Sure, they are more attractive than me, but maybe my lack of interest in men makes me more appealing to them hehe.
The truth is, I was afraid of relationships. Because I've seen how my friends cried over some guy and some failed relationships, that's why I'm not in such a hurry to join them in their misery. But I'm glad that I took the chance with Erick, sure he is not perfect, but he is perfect for ME. And I never regret loving him, he is a great husband and the best daddy to Hermione.
Going back to our HS Reunion, the attendance is really disappointing, I'm not sure with all the FB announcements why the others have not attended. I was counting to see a lot of faces but they never showed up. A lot of my classmates and batchmates have gained not just wisdom and knowledge but also pounds. I'm glad I was not alone in this category, yay!
There were some that are successful in their chosen careers - being soldiers, teachers and still those climbing the corporate ladders, there were those like me who are SAHM, and those who are not that fortunate enough and still struggling with life's challenges. One of our batchmate is a "basurera" and I really feel for her, as she have 5 little kids and a husband with a heart problem, but I envy her courage, no matter how life tries to put her down, she is still there hanging on. I'm glad that our batch was able to help her in our own little way. I hope we can start a foundation of some sort, to help our batch mates in dire needs. I've always wanted to do charity works and I hope this is the start.
Name: JV Home: Manila, Philippines About Me: 30-something. A wife to a wonderful husband. A mother to my little chinita. Career Woman by Choice. A Coffee Drinker.Shopaholic.Book Lover.Blogger.Movie Addict. Know me more
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