Junior High School Revisited

We all remember our school days. Some of us even remain in contact with our old school friends. Facebook has rekindled many dormant friendships. As we graduated from grade to grade, we matured. The way we acted in elementary school was not the way we acted in Junior High. Our personalities in Junior High changed as we entered High School. I think that Junior High was the toughest. We were no longer children, but not quite adults. We were testing the waters. Cliques were formed and dissolved. A friendship could be broken if you had a bad haircut. Your clothes were scrutinized. Friends were left out of plans. Everyone wanted to hang out with the popular kids. Mean girls whispered. Teasing was at its highest level. Most of us were glad to leave Junior High and move on in life. Life coasted along smoothly for the most part. Then comes retirement. If you are lucky, you can afford to sell your house and move into a retirement community. Condominiums, clubhouses, shows, trips....and the pool. That is where Junior High School is revisited. Cliques are formed and dissolved.  Clothes are scrutinized, friends are left out of dinner plans and everyone still wants to hang out with the popular "kids".Feelings still get hurt. Life has come full circle