In fact when I was enthralled with the reunions, I looked around and now I see back as a different person. I remember our football quarterback having no teeth in his mouth. He had no suit to dress up in.
I remember other jocks who did make something of themselves in a totally different direction. One became a principal in a high school. One became an EMT. To specifically that went into the military, still have their regular haircuts and one even wore his uniform to the XX reunions.
But as I look back, in the grand scheme of things, I don't see where any of that High School horseshit really helped. In fact, it is my belief, that all the college prep we did actually fill their heads with unrealistic expectations.
So in the long run what did I learn? I learned you are what you make it. Whether you are professor, a fireman, a politician, or a musician you make your own destiny. That's what I've learned.
