Spreading My Wings
 

Spreading My Wings

 

My 30th high school reunion is coming up this October. Along with the “save the date” was a Reunion Form, basically a fill in the blank form—name, what are you up to now, etc. But the one question I’ve been stumped on is “What is Your Favorite High School Memory?”

I have lots of high school memories, but I can’t seem to come up with an actual favorite. I’m not sure if I can blame it on my old age and lack of long-term memory. After thinking about it, I don’t feel like I was quite present while in high school.

I went to an all-girls, Catholic high school. I remember always struggling to fit in, wanting to be like the popular girls, and finding ways to stand out amongst the rest. I was too self-absorbed in this that I feel like I missed out on really experiencing high school.

In the end, I academically did well in school, graduating with honors, some awards and towards the top of my class. But I remember feeling like I was still stuck in a cocoon just waiting to show my wings.

Jump forward 30 years and here I am. Not giving a shit if I fit in or if I’m popular. I feel good in my skin. I love what I do (which is teaching yoga). And I’m totally present.

I’ve crawled out of my cocoon and everyday I am spreading my wings.🦋

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