PSA: My yearbook flip at a reunion created a weird silence

I took my old high school yearbook to a class meet-up thinking it would be fun. We were all looking at the pictures and laughing about how young we looked. Then I opened to a page where I had written a really goofy note to someone I liked back then. The note was full of silly jokes and dumb feelings I had forgotten about. Turns out, that person was now dating another friend from our group, and they were both right there. Everyone stopped talking for a bit, and it got pretty uncomfortable. I mean, it was my fault for not checking what was in there first. So maybe give your old stuff a quick look before you bring it out around people.

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flores.patricia5d ago

Nothing like a blast from the past to kill the vibe.

angela_knight34d ago

Remember that time capsule trend where people dug up old social media posts? @flores.patricia, I did that and found a status from 2012 full of bad song lyrics. I had to delete it fast because it was so embarrassing. Now I totally get why checking your old stuff first is a good move.

quinncarr5d ago

Oh man, I always flip through my old stuff now before sharing! Learned that the hard way with a diary entry. A quick check saves you from surprise awkwardness.