Homecoming

I went to a grade school reunion, organized by the school as a fundraising event. I hesitated to go at first, but at second thought, it would not hurt to catch up with some old acquaintances.

(c) Alona

(c) Alona

Almost twenty of my batchmates went to the reunion, too. Most of them I remember and few of them I grew close with but not for long. The common questions to each other were "Were you married already?" "How many kids do you have now?" and "Where do you live now?" I was not surprised to find out that some of  them have their own family already and some were doing good in their chosen field.

I was glad that I got to talk to some of them about how they're doing in their lives now. See, I did catch up and I really think that I'm good at listening. I tried to get something from what they're telling, hoping that I'd learn something valuable from them. A few asked about what I was doing in my life now and I would tell them "I teach. In a preschool. Kids. Small kids." Then, end of story.

When some asked me where I live now, I told them that I still stayed at the same neighborhood where I grew up just like most of them. Some gave an unbelieving look. And I thought to myself, it isn't so bad to still live with my family, after all, this town is my home. Plus, I've lived out of this town when I went to college and I kept on coming back, of course.

This town gave me some comfort that no other place can permanently give. I got my family here, friends and regular activities in here. I grew up with and in this town. And whenever I feel lost wherever I may be, I would recall a place like no other that holds these precious little memories, that would calm me, I think of this town because it is home to me.

After chatting and small talks over sharing foods, I said goodbye to them and went home, not knowing when will I be able to see them again. But those catch-ups were enough, I'll see them when I see them. :)

I'm sharing this song by Imagine Dragons from their album "Night Visions" since it seems fitting to listen to. ♡