Prom
As I was trudging back home from QFC with snacks for tonight, I passed by Dick's and noticed several formally dressed teenagers (as well as one teenaged boy who appeared to be dressed as Paul Revere) buying burgers. It seems that it is still some kind of fun for kids going to prom to go to fast food places instead of fancy restaurants. Anyway. Seeing them reminded me of my own prom. At RCHS, we had junior prom. Seniors had the semi-formal Snoball. Anyway, a group of us went together. And when I say "group" I mean there were four of us, and two were actually on a date, which left Marie and I stag. It was actually kind of fun. Eric was in heaven, I'm sure since he had his "real" date, Marie's cousin Terri, as well as two other girls trailing him around. Eric was a cool guy so it was all good, although not how I'd ever imagined my prom being. I had an awesome dress that was actually bought earlier in the year when I'd been out shopping for a Homecoming dress. The dress shoud've cost way over $150, but we found it on sale for $15. There was only one like it, and it fit me perfectly. Mom told me, "Don't you gain one pound." I ended up mysteriously losing weight and had to have it taken in, especially at the bust. lol Ronda and Tina wouldn't come to prom with us; I have no idea why. Well, I'm sure Tina didn't because Ronda had told her not to. Ronda, I think, may have wanted a date. Not sure. So after the four of us went to eat at Peaches, we drove all the way out to Gotham, past Tina's house, where Ronda was spending the night. Yes, we were spying on them.
Because I was poor, I did my own hair and make-up, as well as Marie's, I'm sure. I think Terri went and got hers done, which is fine, since she actually had a date. I spent a lot of time worrying about my bra that night...making sure it wasn't showing. The dress was kinda low cut (lower than I ever wore at least) and the only strapless bra I had was like a tube top. So, if I shrugged my shoulders at all, it was exposed and I was horrified. If the dress hadn't been white (actually egg-shell), I probably couldn't gotten away with not wearing one at all. (I'm sure you all wanted to know all these details. Indulge me.)
I had grandios visions that I would walk into prom and Ryan (aka Now a Monk) would see how great I looked and instantly forget about whatever who...I mean skag...I mean girl he was with that night. I don't even remember now who he was dating...maybe Lisa from Ithaca. He was the first thing that I saw that night when I walked into the gym...but that was it. At least he left me alone that night and didn't threaten to sexually accost me like he did on other occassions or call me any of his "pet names" that he had for me.
Our dj sucked, if I remember correctly. It was the dad of one of the prom planners. So we got him for cheap, but he played music that should've been played at his own prom, not ours.
All in all, it was a good night. I'm glad I went even if I was dateless.
However, the next year, Ronda and Tina somehow got it into their head that they wanted to go, but only if I went. I wasn't all that excited about going to the junio prom dateless once again, but I really wanted them to have the experience of attending a prom. Marie wouldn't go. So, I bought another dress, more expensive and not nearly as pretty, and we went. It was lame. Hardly any of our own classmates were there. Neither of them wanted to dance. So, we spent a lot of time sitting at the tables lining the gym. But at least they went.
I wish there was a prom for adults! Other than the fact I was a lot thinner then than now, I feel like I would be better at a prom now. Contacts. More confidence (yes, incredible, huh?). Better able to select a flattering dress. The discovery of a hair flat iron. I think a prom now would be so much better. Sigh.
What a wonderful walk down memory lane. :)
Nikki on 05.15.04 @ 08:53 PM PST [
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