Wedding Blog

Mr. Apple and I moved into our new home about 6 months ago, and just last weekend I finally had some time to clear out some old boxes. In one of the boxes I came upon some old birthday cards, photos, and lots of snail mail from my best friend in middle school. We met in 8th grade and she lived down the street from me - her name was Cathy Wang. I would remember fond memories of us hanging out after school, going shopping at the local mall, playing tennis on the weekends, walking over to the volleyball court in my neighborhood to check out the cute boys. She was also my partner in crime on the big yellow school bus #13 every morning and afternoon home. We were inseparable. She was my best friend.

But above all she was 100% supportive of me and my artwork. In high school we would have these statewide Latin Language & Art Competitions. I would usually place in the top 3 for my artwork, and she usually placed first or second in her language competition (cuz she’s a nerd like that but I love nerds!). There were times when I doubted myself and my abilities, but she was always there to give me that extra boost of confidence because she always believed in me. Even after years of distance we were able to keep in touch through snail mail. In the old letters I read from her yesterday, she asked if I kept up with my art and whether I’d made millions yet. Such a funny friend.

It was in high school at age 14 or 15 that she told me devastating news - she got accepted into an honors program at UNT. It’s an advanced program for high school students who can begin taking college courses. So she left me for bigger and better things. I remember being so happy for her, but at the same time I was sad I was losing my best friend. After UNT she moved to San Francisco, attended UC Berkeley and landed her first job at Cisco Systems at age 20 or so. We kept in touch throughout our college years but lost touch soon after. I have no idea where she lives, if she’s married with kids, or jet setting around the globe as a high powered consultant.

I wish I could find her so we can reconnect and talk about old times at High School High, and laugh at ourselves for having silly crushes on Ryan and Andrew. I would love to see how she is doing and even invite her to my wedding. It would be our own little reunion! I love reunions!

Has anyone used those web search tools to find old friends and classmates?

Do you wish you could locate an old classmate or an old friend so you can invite them to your wedding?