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Spring Prom

April 26, 2008 on 10:09 pm | In Blog |

A while back a couple of friends were talking about throwing a Seminary Prom. I, like many at first, was apprehensive. But after talking the logistics through and seeing some hype, I jumped on the bandwagon. I even recruited. The theme was P(red)estination Prom. The proceeds went to a local AIDS fund. Last night was the event and man can I say that is was a success! Marie - the leader in preparation - told me that if there were fifty we would call it good night. Well there was probably more than that make it at one point or another but it didn’t matter because those that showed up had fun. Some of you may know I’m not generally a “partier,” but when it’s wholesome and with friends I can dance with the best of them.

The night started off with Sarah and I going to dinner at a nice Chinese restaurant called August Moon. We were already dressed up for the prom (still sounds weird to say that) and apparently weren’t the only ones. Our waitress toward the end of the meal asked if prom or something else was going on. Both of us kinda smiled thinking there’s no way this woman actually thinks we’re still in high school. We explained we too were going to a school formal but it was GRAD school. Well, because no one else joined us for dinner and there was no wait, we finished pretty early. Back to the campus we went and believe it or not, I took a nap.

I know most of you can believe it.

I didn’t mean to sleep so long but my alarm didn’t disturb my slumber. At around 10, I jumped up, got dressed again, and made it in time to hear the prom court pronouncements. I missed the “family fun” time and actually was supposed to be bartending starting at 10. Alas, Shawn Thomas was already there and he too has much bartending experience. So he took command and I didn’t mind. This meant I could dance more once I got worked in.

I say I have to get my nerve up to dance because I actually get performance anxiety. I know I CAN do well but with all the people watching I forget that it’s fun. I always eventually remember and really get into it but that often has more to do with the music than anything. The music was fine but not great for me. I just really don’t prefer modern rap. If it’s complicated with subtle undertones and good vocals then yeah, that’s sweet. But otherwise I would just rather talk to people off the dance floor. Sarah, as my date and friend, saw it as her duty to continually pull me off my bum and back onto the floor. I suppose I’m grateful for this because otherwise I might not have eventually “remembered.” By the end of the night I was enjoying dancing as the event, instead of an event that happened to have dancing.

We used my speakers for the sound system and I was please to share. As you may recall these are the speakers that have caused a small earthquake and disgruntled neighbors. The sub I never even plug in anymore in my apartment was ROCKING the place last night. 230W goes a long way. I was most proud of my receiver. It’s a Pioneer 6.1 system that I got like 8 years and three moves ago and it never missed a beat.

Let’s see…what else was of note… Jonathan wore his kilt and Scottish garb. There was salmon and other decent foods that I really didn’t see because it was in the dark. We had a guy do professional pictures. I don’t know if we’ll get them or if it was just for the show. Above the dance floor were Christmas lights that added a neat atmospheric touch. And it was hot as balls. It was great seeing everyone there of all ages, places, and positions of the seminary. We’ll being doing this again.

Speaking of warming up, the weather certainly has and with it came pollen. Last week I mentioned my allergies and they have lessened but the pollen is just COVERING everything. In the last three weeks of school I have 7 papers, 5 tests, and no freaking out to do. Hmmm, riiight.