A series of events have reminded me there are things in life you never forget. Things like where you were when Challenger or Columbia blew-up, or September 11th, 2001. And also life time firsts. I forget the details about almost everything I watch on TV or hear in meetings but I remember like it was only minutes ago so many of my lifetime firsts.
First kiss December 1981, Sherylyn Jaquier, On her front porch. It was a short, tight lipped peck.
First date June, 1981, Lisa Garetner, 9th grade graduation. My parents allowed me to go on that one date before I was 16.
First true love June, 1984, Cheryl Woodruff. I had known Cheryl all through high school but didn't manage to "hook-up" with her until an all night party for graduation. It was an all-consuming love. Even today the strength of those emotions is strong. I had never felt so deeply before. It changed my life.
Cheryl is why I am thinking today about my famous firsts. Through some bizarre cosmic twist of fate, Cheryl's husband happened upon this blog. He emailed me asking if I was perchance the same fellow that dated his wife before they were married. After a few email exchanges we established that fact that indeed, I was.
It is nice to know that her life has turned out well, that she has a wonderful family and good husband.
I love technology, almost as much as Kip does. Through the miracle of the internet I have been able to know how the lives of people from my past have turned out. Now if I only knew what happened to Sherylyn Jaquier and Lisa Garetener. Most likely they pine for me daily. *wink*
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