The Big 2 0

Ok, so this last weekend we had our big 20th reunion, and as far as I was concerned it was great. The food was good, the Madrigals were spot on, and the company was the best a person could ask for. I saw so many people I had not seen in years. Some I did not get the chance to talk to, and others I wasn't really wanting to talk to. I re-connected with old friends from my old neighborhood, and made friends I didn't have in school. All around though, it was a success.

First off there are people to thank. Delaina Cales Tonks, Kami Taylor Latimer, Jennefer Hill Free, Lisa Foster Wilson, Amy DeSpain Butterfield, Troy Muir, Laurie Ramirez, and the others I am most certain to have forgotten to name. A very special thanks goes to Julie Hansen Williams for giving her time to take pictures of us all...gotta love the candids.

The biggest and best hug award goes to Lisa Foster Wilson...by far the best hug I have ever received in my life. The least changed award would have to be a close tie. Between Carol Gervais and Kami Taylor Latimer. It was hard to tell either of them had been out of school for 20 years. So many of you still look wonderful. A small touch of grey here or a slight wrinkle there befitting our age, but wonderful still.

I was slightly dissapointed that the "Sexcaliburs" had been canceled, as I had planned on making a total fool of myself for the sake of entertainment. Oh well, maybe at the 30th. And although I missed the beginning, due to a stopover to celebrate Laurie's farewell, I had fun. It was neat to hear what some had been up to, and not surprising what some had chosen as a carreer. I wish Laurie all the best and all the love in the world. Dr. Ramirez will make a fine Professor.

I am glad it is over, but for some odd unexplained reason, I already begin the countdown to the 30th. I look forward to it and expect it to be a blowout. Congratulations goes to Kerri Phillips who will be heading the committee, and I offer any help I can give to her. I know there are many of you I plan on keeping touch with over the next several years, but there are many I look forward to connecting with even more. So here's to another 10 years, and the anticipation leading up to it.

Best wishes to you all, your friendship will never be forgotten. I thank you as always for reading and for any comments you have to share.

Brandon