Sunday, February 22, 2009



Months of preparation, a week of pressure, a two-day intense preparation and one full night of culmination. Yes, finally, we have had reaped out the rewards of all our hard work during this mystical evening ball, we'd fondly call as Prom.

The night before, I made sure I was going to have ample of rest-- "beauty rest" if that's what you call it-- because I know that the next day was to be one of the this-is-it moments of my life which happens only once, or very seldom. So I might as well recharge my body to be able to completely enjoy an evening of party. As time passed by, I began to feel pressure upon myself. Perhaps, I am worried about how successful--or unsuccessful-- the event will be. Knowing that I am one of the heads, made me recognize how much liable I am if there is something wrong or inappropriate that happens. Another thing is the fact that it is my first time to be all prepped up, head to toe. Also, considering the fact that I opted for a really simple dress, it was all up to me on how I should carry myself. Maaaan, that was one of the toughest parts.

As the clock ticked, I got all the more nervous. I was not ready. Emotionally, perhaps. I did not really feel that evening yet, my spirits weren't up either. Taken in all, I was not ready to let go of the months of hard work and preparation-- I can't believe it's already the culmination.

Anyway, meeting place of My Date and I was non other than the school. Yes, that's how my parents wanted it and I had no other choice. As I entered, it was all shock to me. I couldn't believe how we were able to pull up such a big event. It was amazing! Unfortunately, the weather wasn't all that cooperative. It was hot inside the multi and no fans were turned on. Just imagine how much sweaty you could get if you move even just a bit. I was unsatisfied and bothered that I might get all sweaty, icky and sticky and be messed up once we have our group pictures taken. But then, I was all the more worried about how My Date was coping up with the hot atmosphere-- they were in coat and tie, after all.

Well, there was the usual flow of events: opening prayer, welcoming remarks, opening remarks, singing performance, introduction of awards (to be given that night), dinner, AVP, etc. I was happy enough that somehow My Date and I were comfortable with each other. We talked during the event itself and even did the "awkward" slow dance wherein we just laughed at ourselves, for neither of us knew how to dance well. Good thing the lights were dimmed at least people wouldn't see how funny we were dancing. Ha!

I couldn't actually elaborate more on the event itself. You already know what happens if you've had your own prom, and well, if you haven't, you'll have your turn-- just you wait. For now, I am just happy that all the months of hard work paid off and yes, it was a success.

Kudos to all the Year III ladies who looked beatiful last night!