Spanx, Shaved Heads and Da Shore

Go ahead, make up your own story...

If there was a trend at my high school reunion it was Spanx and Shaved Heads. Oh, and a lot of Lime played by the DJ. It was an uproariously good time.

I will spare you details, because what do you care, right? But, I have to say, there is something extra cool about looking at a grown-up you knew at 16 and still seeing the young kid they were…even with wrinkles or paunch, that kid is still in there.

OK, so when I saw this photo, taken by my talented photographer friend, I could not stop laughing.

The woman on the left is my best friend from high school. At 16, she taught me how to use the Path to get to NYC, she navigated New York City streets — at 18 — better than any Yellow Cab driver, she introduced me to the joys of Hoboken before it was clean and gentrified. Today, she’s a hospital exec with 6-year-old twin boys.

The man, who went to grade school with my friend, is a high school crush of mine. I was happy to see he still had his hair and good looks. Today, my two friends are in-laws. He’s married to her sister and they have two beautiful children.

The woman in the background? Well, how about we leave that a mystery? I’ve had a damned good time making up stories for whom she could be: Prom Queen, Head Cheerleader, Drunk Waitress, Reunion Spouse?

Now, see what you miss out on when you skip reunions?

And some  highlights…

The Pee Pee Stop Tour of 2010. Kid, with Dog in crate.

Which Way Should I Go?

A "Male Wrap'' so we don't get kicked out of our hosts' homes.

Yes, I bought my Yearbook...I know, smells of geek.

Jersey Shore, baby! And no one got into a bar fight....