I've honestly always been the same. I was in band in highschool and I lifted weights and ran, but didn't play sports. In college my school didn't have a band so I just worked out with the athletic department but didn't play sports.
Post by moutonrouge on Sept 6, 2016 8:28:02 GMT -5
A former friend accused me of changing a lot between HS and college. I think I just grew up. In HS I was in band, all AP classes, a big nerd; I wasn't very popular, and I never dated. All my friends went to college together (our state school) and I went out of state where I didn't know anybody. I made friends, I joined a sorority, I took classes I liked and not classes I thought I was expected to take, and I mostly stopped caring about what people I went to HS with were doing. I stopped going home for the summer my Junior year, and when I graduated my mom moved back to the west coast so I didn't really go home for holidays or anything after that. I grew up in a small town, so everyone goes back, everyone gets together still, most people still live there or live nearby. I'm still surprised sometimes that I went away for college - I feel like that was very un-HS me and I'm not sure what motivated me. But I am glad I left.
Post by moutonrouge on Sept 6, 2016 8:38:29 GMT -5
My boss is on my butt today, and I don't have time for her right now. It's a short week, plus she's out tomorrow and possibly most of the day Thursday and Friday. I hate when she does this - makes her emergency and lack of availability everyone else's problem.
A former friend accused me of changing a lot between HS and college. I think I just grew up. In HS I was in band, all AP classes, a big nerd; I wasn't very popular, and I never dated. All my friends went to college together (our state school) and I went out of state where I didn't know anybody. I made friends, I joined a sorority, I took classes I liked and not classes I thought I was expected to take, and I mostly stopped caring about what people I went to HS with were doing. I stopped going home for the summer my Junior year, and when I graduated my mom moved back to the west coast so I didn't really go home for holidays or anything after that. I grew up in a small town, so everyone goes back, everyone gets together still, most people still live there or live nearby. I'm still surprised sometimes that I went away for college - I feel like that was very un-HS me and I'm not sure what motivated me. But I am glad I left.
I could have wrote this too. Everyone I went to HS with still hangs out and is married to people from high school and I didn't do that. So yeah, people accuse me of changing but I just moved on.
Post by ladytiffany24 on Sept 6, 2016 9:20:30 GMT -5
In high school, I was in the band and theatre geek but I was also friends with lots of different groups. Band in our high school was a little different (we had homecoming/prom kings and queens, etc who were in the band -- you could still be cool and be in the band). At any rate, my main core of friends were also in the band but they also came from all different walks of life. I was kind of a goodie goodie though so I wasn't much into partying or getting too crazy. I got straight A's and was pretty straight-laced. I loved high school though. I made some of my favorite memories during those times which I know isn't the same for most others.
In college, I was ready to break free a little. But then, I met the first guy I fell in love with. So my world revolved around him. He went to a neighboring college like 20 minutes from mine. So as soon as my classes were done for the week, I would go stay with him. I made some more friends through him and hung out with them, but again, I was never too cray. I got good grades and still kind of remained a goodie.
I married said college sweetheart right out of college. And that was a mistake. I never really truly knew who I was. We ended up living like we were roommates and divorced a few years later. It was during that brief time after divorcing him and meeting my current H that I finally sewed some wild oats and figured my life out. In the process of those wild times, I met current H.
Post by erinshelley21 on Sept 6, 2016 9:21:04 GMT -5
High school: I was a good girl, got good grades, played volleyball and softball, voted best personality, starting dating Dh senior year. College: joined a sorority, Dh and I remained solid, on track to be sorority president and work with my dad post college. Halfway through: my dad died, I went from future sorority president to owner of a business, worked full time and went to school mostly full time. Dh and I got married at 21, a year sooner than planned. He was and has always been my rock through my dads death and the aftermath.
My dad dying was life changing, but I am almost the same person I was when he was alive. Most of the same friends, living out all of the same plans, just a different route to the same destination. It's also been less fun because my dad was one of my best friends. We worked together and hung out together outside of work.
I bought coffee today, which I have been trying not to do. It tastes delicious but now that I'm half way through it is making me super nauseous. I can't decide if I should keep going.
High-School: Colorguard/marching band, all A's, lots of AP, worked 5d/week but did "party" with some close friends from time to time. Super conservative Christian.
College: Went a little crazy. Stopped going to school, don't know how I pulled off a "decent" GPA (not that good) and graduated. Also came out as gay and met my now wife. (I really should have taken a break from school, I had a LOT of anxiety!)
Post-college: Found my "new" self. Let go of a lot of baggage I was carrying around, esp due to a history of growing up in a conservative household and being gay. Now I'm in med school and getting great grades again while staying happy and grounded. It took a lot to get where I am today but it was all worth it
Yikes. In HS I was a drug addict. I didnt really go to school often, and when I did it was never a full day. I turned things around when I was 17. I did an extra year of HS in order to graduate and did very well. I have been a rule follower ever since. It was a really dark and difficult time in my life but I just tell myself that I am happy it happened when I was younger. Im glad I got it together when I did because I met my H when I was 18 and it would have never worked if I was still the person I was before.
I was just average in high school. Had my friends and that was it. Partied a bit. College stayed home and worked full time. I think that is what I regret. I wish I went away for college but if I did that I may not have met MH so I am happy and that sense.
Post by kristhegirl on Sept 6, 2016 11:12:15 GMT -5
ugaqueencity take it easy, drink water, speed dial the office until they answer. Everything probably IS fine, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be nice to have some reassurance!
HS me: active in sports and band/jazz band. Worried waaaay too much about what others thought of me. Hung with a diverse group and was Developed anorexia which took many years and multiple inpatient hospitalizations to overcome. I suppose that was the perfectionist in me trying to rebel.
College me: early on struggled with ED so I had to stop cheering and move home. H was with me every step of the way. Never really partied a lot, but definitely spread my wings as I grew up.
I wish I never cared as much as I did about what others thought of me. I still have to make a conscious effort not to fall back into old habits. I just hope/pray my kids never go through it.
Highschool had some of my darkest days. I am thankful to have gotten through it with a good head on my shoulders now and with an amazing husband. I'm very different now in a good way. I wish I had more self esteem and a positive group of friends in highschool.
And my headache is back for the day. Why and I bring tortured like this? Uhh.
High school and college: A little wild, I guess. I was the captain of the tennis and soccer teams, and in the homecoming court 2 years. Always in a relationship. Loved reading and learning/new experiences. Dry sense of humor. In college, I joined a sorority, and was on the board. Met DH at the end of my junior year, and made it offish my senior year.
Now: Pretty much the same, minus the athletic ability. Right this second (like while pregnant), I am much quieter and more serious.
ugaqueencity I'm sorry about the spotting. It Issa scary. I hope you get someone on the phone soon. FWIW, I had sudden, bright red spotting at 10weeks and my doctor said it was very common. Mine turned out to be an SCH.
Highschool had some of my darkest days. I am thankful to have gotten through it with a good head on my shoulders now and with an amazing husband. I'm very different now in a good way. I wish I had more self esteem and a positive group of friends in highschool.
And my headache is back for the day. Why and I bring tortured like this? Uhh.
Lt for solidarity. I can relate to your HS feels completely.
High School = I hung out with several different groups (indie-pot-heads, AP students, art kids, theater kids) at school but didn't really hang out with many people outside of school. I never partied, and mostly just listened to music and drew in my room.
College = Met my H in my freshman year, and hit it off. Didn't party a ton, but when I turned 21 I did begin to enjoy drinking, but rarely to excess. I didn't make a lot of lasting close friendships from college - definitely people I still talk to but not like the relationships I made in elementary/high school.
I forgot what being pregnant and teaching all day felt like. Is it bedtime yet? The first floor of my house smells like the dog peed somewhere and I can't find the source.
High school: I was a band geek and dated my way through the band/theatre crowd. I always ditched my friends for whoever the flavor of the week was.
College: Also marching band, plus the band sorority. I stopped letting guys interfere with friendships and made a lot of great friends who were involved in a large variety of activities. I went out of state for college and it was refreshing to re-invent myself. I learned to care far less about what others think. I drank too much, but learned how to speed write papers and got good grades.
I think the second trimester might finally be here, in terms of turning a corner, but I'm not counting my chickens yet. Last week's stomach bug was awful. I haven't been that sick non-MS in a very long time. So add in added recovery time because of pregnancy and I was miserable.
High school: Band, AP classes, overall nerd. I had great friends in high school and I have great memories of it. These are the friends I still keep in touch with.
College: Service fraternity, focused on classes. Probably lame to others, but I was happy. I had some good friends in college, but we have mostly lost touch and gone are separate ways.
Post by daisylola11 on Sept 6, 2016 18:21:24 GMT -5
Had a good day, went on our walk and play date this morning, forgot I need to eat a good breakfast before coffee so I felt a little shitty for a bit.
GTKY: HS first two years I loved it because of my friends but did bad in school, my family moved us and the second HS I was a loner and pretty depressed. Jumped from group to group not finding anyone I clicked with. Didn't party just did my school work and was straight A student going into college.
College was definitely a restart button, I put myself out there and found some good friends, and let loose (partied a lot!). Met my now H end of sophomore year and I calmed down a bit but we still went out and had drinks w friends.
I think from the time I graduated to now I've changed even more, I'm a more confident person and feel like I could do what ever I want now, wish I'd felt a little bit of that from the beginning.
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