Old Friends.....
When we were small, we used to have that set of friends you always hung out with in the school yard. Talking about Nintendo and Genesis more than talking about stocks, bonds and how your going to get your school loans under control. The days when you couldn't wait until recess so you can go play basketball or kickball in the field. The days when you were more likely to have life long friends than people you knew in school.
Back in the day, talking about our own mothers and fathers, they didnt have the means to be able to connect to people as fast as there sons and daughters. Really, I can hook up with some old school friends from Potomac Landing within minutes due to the internet, facebook, blackplanet, instant messaging and if need be; the phone.
What got me thinking about my old friends, or people I knew in high school was the fact that one of them asked me a question on facebook the other day. Erika Goodrich (who's name is going to change soon I guess) was a sweety back in the days (I have no doubts she still is of course). We went to the same elementary, middle and high school. We were cool, didn't have anything bad against one another in in elementary school she "dated" (can you call it dating in grade school???!!!??) one of my closest friends Chris Marshall. Chris was part of the videogame group in elelmentary school, he also played baseball with me on my fathers team. He was real cool, but moved away when we were in 5th or 6th grade. So, while up one night checking facebook I wrote her a lil note about her "bling rock" in one of her pictures. She replied and asked me if I heard from Chris. It was one of those moments in life when you sit back and the past slaps you across the face, and you can do nothing but smile. But it also got me thinking about how people who were your "boys" are doing.
Talking to another one of my high school friends who is also on facebook; I asked her about a couple of people who she hung out with in high school. She said some people graduated and are working and some lost contact, but most shocking are the ones who you thought were going to "rule the world" but ended up not getting that dream that they had in high school. You know the people who are voted "Most likely to exceed" but in actually don't. Its mind blowning cause in HS you saw that they were going to go to college and do something big, its the last thought you had of them before everyone parted their own ways to go to college/military/work force.
Makes you wonder how people saw you in high school, and what they "thought" you did with your life. Many people are shocked that I didn't go into the military after they saw that I was doing it big in high school. I think that was the best desicion I made in my life; cause the world isn't what it used to be. I don't think people would be shocked that I am doing something with computers, as people knew I was a computer geek back in the day. Other than that, I don't really know what people thought of me in high school, I hope it was something positive though *also, I hope they write what they think as well, as I am going to send them this in their facebook*
Its been 5 years, since we walked across that stage wearing red, white and blue (can't say Patriot was I was one after high school) I wonder if people will come to the reunion, who will be there and the stories they will bring. I see some friends in high school have hooked up, still together as friends and hang out, which inside of me makes me happy. I have nothing to do with it, but its good to know that someone who has seen you at some of your youngest and immature times can now see you as a man/woman and remember and conversate about the days when we did some of the stupidest things in life.
I hope all is good in their lives, I hope they achieve what they need to, I hope I see them again...
"I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up DOES rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend."
-Red played by Morgan Freemen Shawshank Redemption
Back in the day, talking about our own mothers and fathers, they didnt have the means to be able to connect to people as fast as there sons and daughters. Really, I can hook up with some old school friends from Potomac Landing within minutes due to the internet, facebook, blackplanet, instant messaging and if need be; the phone.
What got me thinking about my old friends, or people I knew in high school was the fact that one of them asked me a question on facebook the other day. Erika Goodrich (who's name is going to change soon I guess) was a sweety back in the days (I have no doubts she still is of course). We went to the same elementary, middle and high school. We were cool, didn't have anything bad against one another in in elementary school she "dated" (can you call it dating in grade school???!!!??) one of my closest friends Chris Marshall. Chris was part of the videogame group in elelmentary school, he also played baseball with me on my fathers team. He was real cool, but moved away when we were in 5th or 6th grade. So, while up one night checking facebook I wrote her a lil note about her "bling rock" in one of her pictures. She replied and asked me if I heard from Chris. It was one of those moments in life when you sit back and the past slaps you across the face, and you can do nothing but smile. But it also got me thinking about how people who were your "boys" are doing.
Talking to another one of my high school friends who is also on facebook; I asked her about a couple of people who she hung out with in high school. She said some people graduated and are working and some lost contact, but most shocking are the ones who you thought were going to "rule the world" but ended up not getting that dream that they had in high school. You know the people who are voted "Most likely to exceed" but in actually don't. Its mind blowning cause in HS you saw that they were going to go to college and do something big, its the last thought you had of them before everyone parted their own ways to go to college/military/work force.
Makes you wonder how people saw you in high school, and what they "thought" you did with your life. Many people are shocked that I didn't go into the military after they saw that I was doing it big in high school. I think that was the best desicion I made in my life; cause the world isn't what it used to be. I don't think people would be shocked that I am doing something with computers, as people knew I was a computer geek back in the day. Other than that, I don't really know what people thought of me in high school, I hope it was something positive though *also, I hope they write what they think as well, as I am going to send them this in their facebook*
Its been 5 years, since we walked across that stage wearing red, white and blue (can't say Patriot was I was one after high school) I wonder if people will come to the reunion, who will be there and the stories they will bring. I see some friends in high school have hooked up, still together as friends and hang out, which inside of me makes me happy. I have nothing to do with it, but its good to know that someone who has seen you at some of your youngest and immature times can now see you as a man/woman and remember and conversate about the days when we did some of the stupidest things in life.
I hope all is good in their lives, I hope they achieve what they need to, I hope I see them again...
"I have to remind myself that some birds aren't meant to be caged. Their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away, the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up DOES rejoice. Still, the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're gone. I guess I just miss my friend."
-Red played by Morgan Freemen Shawshank Redemption
posted by BMass at 21:50
3 Comments:
THE HOMECOMING
Hey Brian,
It's nice to finally hear from you once again. I read your blong tonight and I found it very touching and true to the heart. I should know all too well.
Ever since I left High School or any event in my past, I have always wondered what happened to those friends who made me laugh, who I held for comfort and strength and those who touched my life in a unique way. I know when we go on with our lives we make newer friends, make new experiences but as the hit 80's group Naked Eyes once said "but there's always something there to remind me."
In that case, I realized I am about to turn 25 in one week and looking back on my life so far that I still could not believe the moments I had, the clubs that I joined and the best friends I have made through my life. There are many days that I have always wondered "What Happened to them?"
Thanks to Facebook, Myspace, and various contacts; I have found out what happened to some of my closest friends. Some went on to college and graduated, some went to the Military, some have started a family and others didn't any of the three.
What about me? I nearly went into the Army 6 years ago, but the thought of going to college made me switch tracks since I wanted to follow my dream, to make it on Television and/or movies. I know there are times where I kick myself for not going to the Army but President Bush reminds me how I made the right choice. I have not yet started a family, came close once but my ex-g/f Liz broke up with me back in April.
I am in college, majoring in Communications: Broadcast Journalism with my dreams being fulfilled. I have two shows on the air on Bowie Channel 77 and yesterday I earned my first 3 Awards for Television. I appeared on a gameshow and won $64,000.
I can't wait for HS Reunion in 3 years. I want to hear every story about every friend I knew back in a cool school called Friendly because I made people laugh, hugged some people for comfort and influenced their lives in one form or another. Vitamin C once said
"As we go on, we remember all the times had together and our lives changed come whatever, will still be friends forver."
When I first heard those words 6 years ago, I think about all those friends I want to see again because I honestly miss them so much. I keep thinking it was not goodbye 6 years ago when I graduated, its only a time to fly!
P.S. Brian, you were always one of my favorite cadets in the NJROTC program! Your enthusiatic spirit inspires many people I have seen. I hope you do well in your current endeavors and I hope to see you in the future. From the OH in Maryland, I am Dean Rogers saying
GOOOOOOOOOOOD NIGHT Brian Massie :-)
U know I never take the time to think about people from high school. Whenever I do hear something its usually negative gossip like "so and so is pregnant, is gay, is bald with one tooth..." its nice to hear something positive now and again. I think I'm satisfied most by knowing that no one has passed away (other than Ms. Moore and that alone broke my heart). I was just thinking to myself recently that most of the friends I have today i've known since either elementary, middle, or high school. That assures me that they are as true and as loyal as friends can get. Even our relationship - since elementary school, through different colleges, now different states and soon different regions in the US, we still remain friends....that's special to me. And so far Brian u may not know but you are staying true to a promise. I was going througn my yearbook and you wrote that we will always remain friends - forever.
As forth reunion I'm going to have to pass on that. I hope everyone is doing well but i dont know, i'm not really that enthused on attending a reunion.
Funny how the internet can keep people in contact....boi oh boi...where does time goes. I was thinking about my life before college a while back, and I can honestly say it is totally differnt. The one person who I considered my best friend from high school is now on so dumb stuff that I can not explain....Well B. I am glad I can across your blog...I'll live u the link to mine...I hope it works, cause sometimes I get it wrong...LOL...leave to Alicia
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