25 February 2023 - School reunion

In the former Soviet countries, there exists a post-school tradition:

Alumni of schools have a set date upon which they meet annually.

There is no such tradition in Australia.


Meet-ups back home are far more random, and far more rare.

Today, in a moment of exception, my old classmates from school met up in Wollongong.

We joined them virtually. And it was inspired by the person on camera with us here.



We joined my former classmates, not longer after you had made the morning a divine one..


You were dressed in your cockatoo Wondersuit from Oz.


Equipped with an energetic gaze.


Then giving off a look that melts even the hardest heart.


A reflective demeanour was also present.


Back to that call..


It was with old school friends who'd not been seen for years.

A bunch of photos were shared by them in the lead up to the catch up.

You may find some of them fun!


..an advertisement in the local newspaper for the play Joseph & His Technicoloured Dreamcoat


..on stage as Joseph


..at school, and on the school territory with classmates, during the lunch break


..on the final day of high school; known as 'muck-up' day..


..more seriously, with my classmates

- in black & white


- in colour


Wishing you and your sister many smiles as you look through these photos, and others that I will share later.

Wishing you and your sister wonderful times throughout school.

Wishing you and sister both fun and seriousness; such that you have an inspiring mix of moments in your lives.

💕💕💕

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