there were people i recognized - former acquaintances, old friends, childhood crushes, all in the same room. together again. five years later. interactions ranged from the 'hi how are you??'*smile*and walk by, to ten minute conversations filled with reminiscing, laughter and plans for the future. there was the heartfelt "it's so good to see you!", and the awkward moment when eyes of former acquaintances meet but the spark of recognition fails to ignite. there were moments of sombreity, remembering fondly old friendships meanwhile recognizing its transformation to friendly acquaintance status. conversely, there were moments of comfort as you sank into the ease of old friendships - friendships that have stood the test of time, and also with those who were willing to fall back into the relationship. there were surprises when people you least expect to remember you call you out by name. there were snapshots of times passed, reenacted before your eyes, as that flutter of high school insecurities twittered for a moment before they vanished. there was the ever present question 'should i have come?', a question sometimes answered by a friendly smile across the room and a move towards a pleasant meeting of two people, other times answered by a quick glance around the room as conversation circles tighten - you, standing as the observer. it was a place of conflict, where feelings of doubt arose, but were quickly quashed by that confidence and poise as you assert yourself. it was a place of comfort, as time and place bond people together, as they have for the last five to fifteen years. it was, my high school reunion.