20 years since i graduated from high school

This year its my 20 year high school reunion. When I was 17 it seemed like an easy yes i will be there but i'm not attending for the most basic of reasons - money

So here are 20 thoughts about 20 years since i first graduated from year 12 (i repeated in 1999)

1. Often money is a reason u do not go somewhere or do something 

2. I thought by now i would be married and with a couple of kids but nope completely single n mostly happy about it (another reason it would be uncomfotable at reunion)

3. Im an aunt to a neice and a nephew who are both very cute both under 6 months (have envious moments occasionally)

4. I have ticked off three major travel plans i had in my late teens early twenties - europe trip, new zealand and Disneyworld 

5. I thought my dad would dance with me at my wedding but sadly he now has a heavenly dance floor for the last 4 years

6. I find it hard to make friends or genuine friendships most end u being acquaintances 

7. My sugar addiction from my younger years became diabetes n its mostly manageable with the assistance of medication 

8. I have not been back to the town i graduated in

9. My mum is my best friend n travel companion

10. I now understand why my mum could not be more than 24 hours away when my dad had cancer

11. Cause mum is now getting medical treatments

12. I was a carer for 3 months of initial treatments

13. Books and movies and tv shows are still my way of escaping reality 

14. When you turn 30 some things are just not worth ur time or worries 

15. I have a daily 6000 steps goal n do not always achieve it

16. Cause sometimes i just want to sleep and procrastinate

17. Life sucks are times just cause...

18. Candles are relaxing n can help to unwind when feeling stressed

19. I talk about random topics when i'm tired

20. If i have a big day ahead like 11 odd hour day or am travelling i find it hard to sleep

Well i started writing this in october n now finished it just before im going away on holidays for two weeks.

Lastly missing your high school reunion is no big deal as long as the people like family are still with u no matter where your post high life takes u thats what really matters!

It's been an interesting 17 months

Well in April/May last year I spent 17 days in Europe. 3 days in London and 14 days touring Italy, France, Switzerland and Barcelona (Spain). I really want to spend more time in London where I can spent time in the parks, visit castles....


I really enjoyed the experience of Europe, the food and sights. Took lots of photos that I still need to print and scrapbook.


Since July 2016 had an up and down journey as a family member is getting medical treatments all started with an intolerance to gluten and the adventure started and is continuing from there. So I am blessed that I went to Europe cause I had a feeling that if I didn't do it last year it may never happen.


Also the NDIS has affected my job some good bits and others not so pleasant. Had fairly constant changes to a previously stable roster which has caused some stress


Also hormones and stress mixed with decision making is not a good mix as sugar and fried food may be craved and consumed :(


Some great news though is that I have become and aunty twice on the same day with a handsome nephew and adorable niece within the last few weeks. Have enough pictures to make a flip book to show off :)


I'm finding typing this is really therapeutic!


Well have some praying and sleeping on it to do


Have fun!


Here's a cool quote to just found in a book I've just read:

“What most women want is someone who makes us feel as if we're the most important thing in their world.” Sarah Donahue by Belle Calhoune

Also:


_{"“Here’s the thing. Walking with our heads down trying to pull the weight of our mistakes doesn’t make them go away. Choice is the only thing that conquers regret. Choosing to learn from our past and waking up with hope on the pillowcase beside us rather than remorse.”" -Robin Bielman}