"NO, It's NOT in the water..."

If I hear/see one more person say that "Im not drinking the water, EVERYONE [i wet to HS with] is getting pregnant" like its a bad thing, I will scream. Literally.

PEOPLE, we are not fresh out of HS... we graduated over 5 yrs ago! We're even out of college too.

Its not in the water. Its part of growing up.

It may seem as if "everyone is pregnant or married" but guess what? Just as many if not more are not. You only notice the coupled up or pregnant ones bc you have a heightened awareness & the mindset that its EVERYONE. Kind of like when you're going to buy a new car you see that same make/model, EVERYWHERE.

Some people aspire(d) to get married and start a family. Others wanted to "live out their 20s, fun & free" Both options are fine. To each their own.

But don't say that you're not going to "drink the water" bc you DONT want to get pregnant or b/c you're the only one who doesn't have a husband/kid you can't be friends with those people who do, anymore. Thats probably one of the dumbest things I have ever heard.

Every person is different. If one decides to get married and start a family, then so be it. Just because its not the path you chose, DOESNT mean you can't you can't still associate with them. Or that it's wrong.

Just because someone had a kid or is married doesn't mean they have completely changed. I think its time we realize that we're NOT the only ones getting older. EVERYONE else is too.

-Kelli-sue

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"This One Time..."

...At band camp. Haha. Yes I attended band camp but not b/c I played an instrument (well I did in Middle School but stopped when I got to HS). I was at BC b/c I was a part of the Color Guard.

I would have to say that the memories made while I was in Color & Winter Guard are some of my best highschool memories. **One of my readers & fellow guard members Nicole A. suggested that I write about one of my favorite HS memories.

I remember why I tried out for the CG team... my friend Brittnay was on the team; I had known her since 6th grade and all my band friends from middle school stayed in band, esp Hayls , her and I had been BFF since diapers. So they all were busy on Friday nights... So had no one to go to the games with or to sit with. LAME. So I tried out. After making the 1st cut- I was in.

Oh lord, I had NO IDEA what I had just gotten myself into.

I had talked a friend into joining with me but after a few weeks she quit for whatever reason, but I loved it and I loved the girls. Quickly I found out that this was where I belonged. I hung out w.the band group in the AM & I would get them pictured in the yrbk (I was on yrbk staff for 3 yrs on the editorial staff for 2) at random times & places. It was great.

After the games some band people & a few guard members all went to eat at Friday's- 2 weeks of BANDCAMP! -or- Practice EVERYDAY... Simpson & Burke fighting over who had "rights" to me & when- Burke slipping me a YRBK camera to take pictures @ BandCamp/ Sat Practices- There were Saturday practices & Marching competitions- The band trip to Tennessee- There were the Winter competitions. The time the drumline guys... Mainly Joe Gatell, wanted to see if I fit inside of one of the band lockers b/c I am so small... I did.

I mean The list could go on and on. and on and on. I can't pin down just one memory as my ultimate favorite. Just being a part of a Big "family" that is Marching band for my HS career is my favorite memory.

I knew when the end of July came it was marching season till our football team decided to make it over... usually end of Dec/ beg. Jan (b/c they were good).

I made life long friends. THX Nicole for the idea, it was fun reliving those memories.

**Think Back...WHATS YOUR FAVORITE HS MEMORY?**

>>Also...What would you all like to see me talk about, This is your chance to voice you opinion here...!

((I've see some bloggers do a Q&A; where readers submit questions and the blogger answers them. I am game for that if you all would like that.))

Incase you FORGOT -or- missed YESTERDAY ; I am giving away a [custom] piece of jewelry (check here for an idea) to the reader who comments the most throughout the month of Oct. I know that is a long time to run a "contest" but I hope since its custom that my readers will be more inclined to comment!!

The "contest" started! Good luck & Happy Commenting! :)

**Limit... 2 comments per post, per person**

Thx for sticking with me [us]... the journey has just begun!

-Kelli-Sue

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