Thursday, May 21, 2009
College Reunion: You CAN Go Home, Again
Just had a fantastic weekend in Philly at my ten year Penn reunion. Here are a few things that made it particularly awesome:
1) No More Drama: For those former students of mine who read my blog and currently attend college, you might wonder exactly how long it takes for girls to stop hating each other, for heartache from a first love to subside, or for you to figure out exactly who you are. The answer is ... ten years. It was a very cool feeling to be genuinely happy for every single person in your class, from the roommate you always envied to the guy who dated you and all your friends.
2) Thirty's the New Twenty: I'm not sure if it's because working out was something that only athletes did when we were in college, but the entire Class of '99 looks better today than we did at graduation. It's so reassuring - like our best years are yet to come.
3) We're Doing Big Things While Enjoying the Small Stuff: I was honored to have so many folks come out to support my book signing on Saturday. It's unbelievable how much everyone has accomplished in just one decade, both personally and professionally. On Sunday evening, I watched my own classmate and friend deliver the keynote address at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement. But what makes these kind of experiences even more surreal is the humility with which folks climb the ladders of success. No one is wearing their degrees, awards, or paychecks on their sleeves. Instead, we're hanging at Mad4Mex, enjoying Raspberry Margaritas, laughing about old times. That's what reuniting is all about.
