Blast from the past

I've had a blast from the my high school past over the last two weeks. Recently, I randomly bumped into some friends I used to be close to at one point in high school and eventually I lost touch with after high school, which was 7 years ago. Dang, another "getting old" reality check. Anyways, it was interesting to see how my old friends are doing these days and how they're growing up. I'm glad they're all doing well. Seeing my high school friends brought back a flood of mixed emotions and memories. I remembered some of the drama and the good times I experienced in high school in a matter of seconds. I know my initial reaction was usually to avoid many aspects of my past, especially the ones that were negative, awkward, or embarrassing. I can tell now that I actually embrace each memory good and bad because I accept them for what they are...memories. My past does not define me. I've learned from it. I truly appreciate what I learned from the past because it's definitely influenced me a stronger person today. I feel good to know I'm not afraid to be myself despite what anyone thinks of me. No regrets.


Diamond Bar & Walnut High friends