Top 10 Excuses to Avoid the Reunion

And our responses...

1.     I am not rich yet or my job is not worth bragging about.

That's not what this is all about.  It's about reconnecting with old friends, making new ones, and spending a few hours with the people that spent four years of your life with you.  Please don't wait any longer, life is too short.

2.     I'm 38 and have not yet married, had kids, bought a house, written a book. 

You have been doing something during these past 20 years. Come and tell everyone about it.

3.     I can't remember anyone's name. 

That's why we're having name tags. And alcohol.

4.     I'm afraid to see the one who broke my heart/whose heart I broke.

Suck it up, they probably don't remember you anyway.

5.     I don't want my spouse to know what a loser I was in high school. 

They already know. They love you anyway.

6.     I hate '80s music. I refuse to go anywhere where I might be trapped in a room listening to Milli Vanilli, Salt 'N Pepper, Duran Duran or Poison. 

We promise the music will be new and old. 

7.     I'm too fat/going bald/have a skin condition. 

You aren't alone. Not a good excuse. Pull on your Spanx, comb it over, slather on the Eucerin, and forget about it for the night.

8.     I hated everyone from high school. 

Everyone...really? Not one single person you can remember with fondness? I bet there is at least one high school pal coming.

9.     Everyone from high school hated me or I haven't been in touch in 20 years. 

And ignoring this problem will make it go away? Time to make amends and show up at your reunion.

10.  I can't go because I don't have the money, I'm expecting a baby, or I have a serious health issue.

OK, in those special cases we understand and wish you well. You will be missed. But don't forget to add your profile on the "Classmates" page.