Emancipation of the GSS

With the advancement of age and the toil of time, we have all changed. The group of once Giggley School Girls (GSS) are now career women wannabes. Our gawky jeans, tucked in t-shirts and track shoes have been replaced with trendy work attire and dainty high heels. The once upon a time, fresh youthful skin is now slightly dulled with ever growing eyebags. Heck, even conversation topics change.

Until recently, have never spent so much time talking about contractors, bridal packages, which hotel venue gives the best rates etc. It's ironic how these once yawn-worthy topics suddenly seem so important and ever so relevant. How things have changed in 10 years:

• It's no longer about getting a cute boyfriend but a faithful husband.
• It's not about how one got attached but rather how one was proposed to.
• Focus is no longer on growing a r/s but building a life together.
• Gifts are no longer stuffed toys or pretty accessories but diamond solitares.
• We have evolved from renovating our bedrooms to building a dream house.

Funny enough, although we might have outgrown our school uniforms, each of us remains very much the same inside. Still the same quirky personalities with strange mannerisms and worldviews. All we need is a table to huddle around and we are all set to gossip.

Our priorities might have changed and although more jaded, it is a reflection that we have grown (thankfully!!).

For me, this is simply the Emancipation of the GSS - the coming of age of a group of once young schoolgirls maturing into women of strength and character (or that's what we hope).