25th Year College Reunion

The week finally arrived to attend my 25th year college reunion.  My family and I packed up the car and made the 7 hour drive to Plattsburgh from Buffalo, NY.  When I arrived I was anxious to explore the downtown area to see how it has changed.

I stopped for a bite at a local Mexican restaurant and sampled the chicken fajitas.

My son, a pizza lover, sampled the local fare.  This restaurant was not here the year I graduated.  I discovered they opened a year later in 1988 after speaking with the owners.

It took awhile to settle in that wow, it really has been 25 years since I left this place.

My favorite part was the opportunity to mix and mingle at the coordinated events planned for the alumni.

It was wonderful to be able to reconnect with friends I haven't seen for so many years. I am glad I made the effort to attend.

My family and I enjoyed seeing the sights.  The weather was beautiful and summer was the perfect time for a visit.

We enjoyed an outdoor concert in the park, there were many activities going on downtown.

A visit with my friend from Dunkin Donuts while we waited for the fireworks display.

An awesome show of lights not to be missed, I love my college town.

A wave goodbye to our college mascot.  I look forward to making the trip back again for my 30th reunion!

Thanks for the memories!

25th Year College reunion- really?

Wow...it just can't be possible.  I received an invitation last week to attend my 25th year college reunion at my alma mater. It brings to mind the Talking Heads song I remember so well from the 1980's, "Once in a Lifetime".  Sometimes I have to pinch myself and ask "Well how did I get here?".  I don't feel like I am 46, let alone 4 years from the big 50.  I know when I graduated from college I thought people in their forties were, well...old. 

So how does my life stack up to where I thought I would be at this age?

On a positive note, I am at peace with myself at my current weight. I feel well and have been making the effort to exercise and stay physically fit. This helps me to cope better with stress and feel comfortable with my body.

I was fortunate to have met the love of my life the year I graduated from college and have been married 23 years.  Our children are growing up fast.  Our oldest daughter will be starting college in the fall of 2012. So yes, I did imagine that at my age I would be happily married with children.


Looking ahead, here are some things I would like to accomplish sometime during the next 20 years.  Yes, I will dare to dream.


Live in a foreign country.

Visit a haunted hotel.

Travel to Australia.

Take a cruise to Hawaii.

Take a road trip with friends.

Learn to Scuba Dive.

Go on an African safari.

Big dream - to own and manage a gym.

Build my dream house in a warm and sunny location.

Plan a reunion with my friends from college.


And how about you, what are some of your dreams and aspirations for the future?