Meghan Diamond:
CLASS OF 1978
Badger High SchoolClass of 1978
Kinsman, OH
Diablo Valley CollegeClass of 1999
Pleasant hill, CA
John F. Kennedy UniversityClass of 1996
Pleasant hill, CA
Arizona State University - JusticeClass of 1983
Tempe, AZ
Mesa Community CollegeClass of 1983
Mesa, AZ
Meghan's Story
Life
It's been a lo-o-n-n-ng time since checking in with anyone. Living east of San Francisco, CA about 25 miles -- and feeling so blessed. I live and work near a world-class city, near the Pacific Ocean, as well as some world-class snow skiing. And the scenery ... don't get me started.
Out of HS, I went to Arizona State, graduating as Distinguished Military Graduate with a Criminal Justice degree. I was going off to Law School, but decided there were just too many lawyers, and I became a Regular Army Officer instead. I spent some time in a few different countries during the Cold War. As my idealistic delusions bore down on me, and I recognized the heavy politics in the military, I decided to resign my commission and move on. I managed property and sold real estate in California; and after 10 years of marriage, divorced in 1991. I have no children.
I've spent the last 15 years doing a lot of "healing" -- from some serious injuries and depression. I have grown immensely -- emotionally and spiritually especially. Though I could regret so many things, I truly don't as they are part of who I am; and they have no small role in my tremendous emotional & spiritual strength today. I am in the process of aligning with what I view as my "Truth" -- in every way -- and the journey, though sometimes tedious, is pretty exciting overall. At the end of June, I'll be divorced for 16 years. Where does the time go? Anyhow, I'm busy creating in me the kind of person I wish to attract, so haven't even been looking. I wouldn't want to have in my life the kind of person I was expressing as even just 5 years ago, but today would be OK. Where I'm headed will be awesome in every way. I am so grateful for the journey, too, as it keeps me grounded, keeps me humble.
My life has been all about healing and learning more (seems like I'm always taking a class or workshop somewher -- the perpetual student) and kind of reparenting myself. Though I wouldn't wish my childhood on anyone (Most of you never knew, but it was pretty brutal.), I am very grateful for it today. A few years ago, I immersed myself in another culture to just be of service. I spent a couple years doing what I call my "mission" work -- right in one of the Bay area's toughest territor...Expand for more
ies -- helping welfare mothers make their transition to a healthier, happier, more balanced, and productive life. It was a great experience ... did a lot more growing myself. Since, I've taken on various projects, still the focus on healing. I now sing a lot, am developing a nonprofit organization and am the Music Director at my church. I also work in sales part-time. Life, though challenging at times, is wonderful. What I am most grateful for is that I no longer come from pain, or anger, or any of those things that are based, I believe, in fear. And I can see the beauty in each and every individual on this planet, even if they don't.
I'm now in the "space", if you will, where I wish to begin reconnecting -- connecting for the first time in many cases -- with some of my former classmates who I grew up with. For everyone along the way, even those who weren't even on my radar, but who may have felt my angst in some way, I see light, love, joy & peace in you; and I see the level of self-assurance, of confidence, and of grace in you that I see in myself today and all the days to come. My prayer is that we can each come to understand our "Truth", our greatness, and can by example, if nothing else, show others their "Truth" -- that they are truly amazing spiritual beings having a human experience.
I could go on, but won't. Even if we never talk or see each other, I'm reaching out to say "Hi" and give a hug. Hey, try checking in at meghan underscore diamond at y ... oo dot c...m. And I wish you all the very best and highest of your heart's desires.
Military
Hey, to all you Wolfpackers and JTF'ers out there. I can't say it was all joyful -- definitely NOT -- but we did have a lot of profound experiences. It's amazing how much you learn about someone on a LRRP, or on a perimeter. You definitely learn who your friends when it's FUBAR. We went on some wierd journies, and I know we've all paid dearly for some of our experiences. I've spent years working on my "stuff" and feel really good. I now have tapped into the great stuff I learned, the skills I developed that I wouldn't have otherwise. And I am grateful -- especially that I've moved through a lot of the debilitating stuff. Here's to health and happiness for every one of us.
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