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Some of you know that I am half breed of sorts. My mom was from New Jersey and my dad from Georgia. For the most part this means I can feel just as comfortable rooting for the Phillies or the Braves.
When my dad got out of the Navy we moved to Lakehurst, N.J. Back then I was a bit of an odd child, not to mention very skinny so I took alot of beatings from a few bullies.
We moved away from New Jersey after my freshman year of school and moved to Ga. where my life got better over time.
Now the 20 year reunion for the school I went to in New Jersey is coming up on its 20 year reunion.
Since I have been in touch with a few of my old friends from up there via Facebook and Myspace I am part of the e-mail chains for the reunion.
What I have found surprising is that some of these jerks that use to pick on me weren't just bullies but turned out to be rather bad people and have done real "time" in jail now.
One of my Uncle Ed's favorite sayings is that success is the best victory and to this I can agree quite a bit.
However, knowing that I have done well and these people who thought they were so much cooler by picking on a little guy ended up behind bars for their continued dastardly deeds brings a certain quiet sense of satisfaction as well...
Does that make me petty??

Labels: Lakehurst, Manchester, New Jersey