tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post2734568478696807227..comments2023-05-25T02:51:05.429-07:00Comments on Crazy is Relative: Getting ItTam and Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06321200560356498388noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-7440342492923508492011-11-19T07:27:40.519-08:002011-11-19T07:27:40.519-08:00Coming back to the U.S. I have always felt the &qu...Coming back to the U.S. I have always felt the "stranger in the strange land". London always calls. <br /><br />We get us....comforting.Lisa Smith Houghtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-49238276195339342092011-11-18T09:46:29.700-08:002011-11-18T09:46:29.700-08:00Hi Tammy -
I know exactly of what you speak! In ...Hi Tammy - <br /><br />I know exactly of what you speak! In 2002 at the 50th ASL Anniversary reunion in London I was in a hotel on Grosvernor Square looking out the window with 3 mates. As we stared out the window and talked about the privileges we experienced, it was clear to each one of us that we were prince's in a kingdom shared by few. We talked about never taking a minute for granted, because we all knew the fairy tale wouldn't last forever. We all knew there was magic in living in a place that held an adventure around every street corner. We lived in a Disney imagineer's dream and what it even more special was the people who entered our lives.<br /><br />We may be separated by miles and years, but the bond created by our shared experience provides an intensity that is as unique as it is long lasting.Dave McCloskeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-20822955941684324272011-10-26T19:33:36.934-07:002011-10-26T19:33:36.934-07:00Hi Tammy,
You don't know me, but my parents ...Hi Tammy, <br /><br />You don't know me, but my parents shared your blog post via the Chapmans and I love it! I went to ISB from 1979 to 1988 and you captured the time and, more importantly, the bond of expatdom so perfectly. It was such a magical time and I feel so blessed not only for the experiences, but for the deep connections that I made during that time and that still remain today. Thanks so much for posting this!!<br /><br />Pamela WestobyPamela Westobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10291741878623977453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-7697413057393056332011-10-20T12:52:58.345-07:002011-10-20T12:52:58.345-07:00Part of my 1985 yearbook quote, "You are who ...Part of my 1985 yearbook quote, "You are who you were when." I stole this from someone, but it was from a book about how the culture of our youth, the culture of that specific time defines us for the rest of our lives. It is the glasses we see the world through. I am happy that the glasses provided by that time in London were kaleidoscope glasses.<br /><br />Tammy, it was a delight to get to know you. This was a perfect example of what you have stated. We never actually knew each other in London, but instantly had a connection due to our shared experiences. We were singing the same song the first time we met. I also wanted to thank you for welcoming my lovely wife Laura into the fold as she ' "listened patiently when we reminisce idly."lowboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811021009475315579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-68514081257981071402011-10-20T08:25:30.003-07:002011-10-20T08:25:30.003-07:00"If I leave here tomorrow, would you still re..."If I leave here tomorrow, would you still remember me?" Tammy, who could forget you! And to your point, who could forget us... those wild "third culture kids" (thanks, Matt) running free through the streets of the world with time on our side and coins in our pocket. The biggest lesson I learned from my days at ASL was to value friends and find adventure in every one of my days... I feel blessed to be in this adventure with you, and so many of our beautiful friends. Long may we sing off key to Lynard Skynard... Or Don McLean, for that matter... "A long, long time ago, I can still remember how that music used to make me cry..." Lee Anne, Matt & I have sung that loud and off key in more pubs than I can remember. Bye bye, miss American pie! And hello old friends. Thanks for sharing, Tammy. You rock.Michelle Fishhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000607392519&ref=ts#!/profile.php?id=1448542154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-74991704000643735962011-10-20T02:01:27.969-07:002011-10-20T02:01:27.969-07:00Fantastic blog, "the lyrics to a soundtrack o...Fantastic blog, "the lyrics to a soundtrack only we have ever heard", so true. Our soundtrack was scored from the notes formed by the ASL experience, London and the fact most of us were Third Culture Kids, the resulting symphony, much like Freebird, we never tire of hearing.Matt Stoddartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-1262347967222317392011-10-19T19:07:42.692-07:002011-10-19T19:07:42.692-07:00Awesome Tammy. Thank you! xoxoAwesome Tammy. Thank you! xoxoEmily Carter Kelternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-70178902632418238422011-10-19T16:11:02.608-07:002011-10-19T16:11:02.608-07:00Ha! Love it. People are so confused by my faithful...Ha! Love it. People are so confused by my faithful pilgrimages to high school reunions. Thanks for putting it so well. You are incredibly hilarious and so comfortably down to earth. It is always wonderful to see you. I am looking forward to the next one. <br /><br />Lee AnneLee Anne Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187869027295073212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-29782343065551769322011-10-19T08:23:59.034-07:002011-10-19T08:23:59.034-07:00It is nice to reminisce with those who shared thos...It is nice to reminisce with those who shared those experiences. Even though it was never my good fortune to travel like you, a group of my high school classmates and I now get together every summer....Next August will mark are 49th reunion!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2077165087472915332.post-82611375009927198802011-10-19T07:18:02.910-07:002011-10-19T07:18:02.910-07:00I love this post. I think, although your experienc...I love this post. I think, although your experiences were unique, those feelings are somewhat universal. Our memories of where we grew up and the things we did as teens are imbedded in a way that no other time in life is.<br /><br />I'm so glad you've found a way to connect with these friends despite the time and distance.Heidi Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18420802651029097379noreply@blogger.com