Ever since that conversation, I’ve been on a trip down memory lane. It’s crazy to be reminded of the kind of person you were back then and all the thoughts and plans that seemed so incredibly important at the ripe old age of 17. I was trying to remember why our group named ourselves the BOMB SQUAD. Well, err, uhhh, we kind of thought we were “the bomb” and we created this nickname that suited us and just ended up sticking. I don’t know…it totally made sense at 17! From all the boys we had crushes on that we’d rather not admit to, to the trips to “San Diego” that somehow landed us on the other side of the border, to really thinking glitter can really solve most of life’s dilemmas, to understanding what makes a good friend, and all the other crazy stuff 17-year-olds try to make sense of, that particular year was probably pretty life changing for me. I might not have realized it then, but looking back on it now it all makes perfect sense.
Being a teenager was awesome and it’s even more awesome to look back at it now and smile. I smile because I have the same people around me who loved me then but who love me even more now. I’m still the bossy, opinionated, ration out Capri Suns person I was back then, but I dress better. And I have better taste in men. (I hope). And they have blossomed into women I am over the top proud of. To know someone while they are in the process of becoming who they will be, and to now see the outcome of that process is kind of cool. And this is just the beginning!
What are some of the things you remember from when you were 17? The things that make you smile? The stuff that makes you cringe? Not all of us are lucky enough to be featured on MTV, but sharing on the fabulous blog is almost as cool!
*** The "Bomb Squad" at 17***
12 comments:
I was skinny at 17. That was awesome...
Do you have a picture of the bomb squad @ 29? That's the one I'm interested in.
I set the trends when it came to fashion in 97, so my pictures look great & I haven't changed a bit. Lol
What I miss most about 97 is the music! The R&B music. They don't have good groups any more, like dru hill, 112, and J.E.
I'm not sure if I love you or hate you for posting this picture!!!!! :D
Oh yeah after reading your blog It's not all about me, I decided to take the initiative and help some homeless people and I was cussed out. Instead of giving them money, I proceeded to tell them the Chinese proverb "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime...."
Well lets just say that didn't go over to well....
Have you had a chance to reach out?
Is this the ONLY picture you have of us?! Eeeek.
I remember not having a care in the world. I played football, ran track and played the trombone in the band. Man those where the days. I didn't work and had a high top fade.
@brit...you'll get there again! :)
@jaz and bi...do you really think this is the worst picture i could have chosen??? think about it...
@dust...there are plenty of pictures all over facebook of us at 29!
@marcel...yup. sounds like my life as well...minus the high top fade. :)
@ 17. Personality was pretty much the same except I was shy and goofy instead of outgoing and goofy. Couldn't dance, had big feet, gap teeth, jacked up home-made Shawn Kemp hair cut.
I think I would have liked to mentor myself when I was 17 to help my self out. Maybe I could have given myself some tips to someday land an Olympic hopeful long jumper or something...lol
Interesting post, Brianna. It's great to look at the old days, especially during the times when they were fun! Great post!
Im so grinning ear to ear and tears are falling down my face! I love you guys!!! Oh and by the way ya'll check out our bombs! Yep we even had hand sign to go with it. You know it! Well... I will just stop there! Bri, thanks for the hard laugh out loud and this painted on grin for the next few hours as I go down memory lane!
good post. xoxo
Please update your calendar on your website. Do you know where and when yet?
Just stumbled across your blog and had to comment...
I went to high school with Nick Cannon at MVHS in San Diego (Spring Valley). Anyway, he and a friend used to rap at pep rallies and they used to call themselves... Da Bomb Squad!! LOL. Just had to share that with you!
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