Rosemary DeTrolio RMT
I recently attended my 50 years high school reunion. I was a quiet girl when I was a student in a small New Jersey high school. I enjoyed a small group of friends from different social groups.
I worked many hours at a local clothing store, and those girls became friends.
My days were spent taking piano lessons, studying, and dating my boyfriend.
Back in the day, I felt disconnected from the popular kids, the ones who partied,
and the ones who were into sports.
An eye can't see itself. When I saw myself as invisible,
I recently found out people actually knew me. In my adult years, people who met me as an adult laugh when I say I used to be shy.
I'm a confident adult and spent years teaching, and honing my communication skills.
I love an audience where I can share, enlighten, and teach. Random small talk, on the other hand, is harder for me.
You would think I'd be fearless walking into the venue, but in truth, I struggled with a strange sense of deja vu.
Where do I fit in?
Where do I belong?
Soon, found my mojo and talked to everyone. The name tags with our identity and what we used to look like helped!
I realized many people felt the same way I did. We all have a need to connect with each other, and I truly enjoyed my evening.
When you think you are the only one, think again.
You look lovely!! Cheryl