The 'PROM' Thing (Deluxe Post)

I won't be experiencing prom this year since I'm still in my sophomore year and the fact that JS Prom is obviously for the juniors and seniors. But I might know a little bit about these kind of things since I've been watching a bit lot of chic flicks with those kind of themes. And I've always wanted to make my own point of view on the do's and don't's and the in betweens during prom. And the fact that prom season is blooming during these months (I guess).

So, let's start with what prom is. Prom. A short word that gets a lot of teens worrying. What to do? What to wear? And who to go with? For me, prom is a time where seniors enjoy their last few days in school before graduation and just plain fun for the juniors. It is also a time of the year where PDA is actually ALLOWED in school. Since you're going to have to find a date for the certain occasion and enjoy the night with that certain someone. But to be honest, I don't really know what prom should be about. But from my observations, prom is about showing off and being that popular know-it-all some people really are. Some people just for the crown.. You know.. Prom King and Queen. But I'm not up for complaining on this blog post. No. Not today, I won't. I'm just going to set up a few of my insights on what to wear, who to go with and plan the night of some people's lives. And, who knows? This post might even help me on MY future prom.

WHO TO GO WITH?

If you're already eyeing that certain someone, what are you waiting for? Go grab the chance and ask that certain someone out.. Especially if you're the guy! Who knows? That certain girl might be waiting for you all along. Because I believe that prom is also a time to overcome that shyness inside you and come out of that little cold shell you've been hiding in ever since.

But I suggest and completely agree with the fact that you should go with someone you'd be totally comfortable with. I mean, what's the meaning of the night of your life when you're spending it with someone you can't even stand? Or you can't even talk comfortably with? Try and just go with a friend. Or if you're brave enough and you think you can have the best night of your life with, go with your crush! It's very applicable depending on you, of course.

And the lastly, if you're not eyeing on someone and not planning at all to eye someone, just go with your friends. At least they'll give you the time of your life whether single or taken or with a date or not! They'll keep you busy the whole night through and it would be worth it.

WHAT TO WEAR?

Now that you've possibly got that date you're going with, it's time to talk about what your outfit is going to be. On my opinion, try something comfortable and fitting. Don't show too much skin since you're not going to go to a beach party at all.

Be like Cinderella and transform from being a total nobody to that "Oh, wow!" somebody that people would go crazy to be on a date with. Feel free to be a princess even just for the night. But don't forget that comfort is still applicable. You may look like a princess, but you may feel like you're dress is making you a witch. That, my friend, is a big NO! Of course, you still need to feel comfort all throughout the party. And enjoy, while you're at it.

And always remember that your dress or tux makes you who you are. Be expressive on what you're wearing. Don't let anyone judge your appearance on prom night. Just don't forget to add a little originality 'cause I'm pretty sure that the one thing you'd be worried about is wearing the same dress or suite as another person. So, it's a little bit better to hire someone to sew you a dress that you yourself would guarantee perfect for the night.

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WHAT TO DO?

On the actual prom night, I also don't know what to do. But from what I see on TV and in movies, they eat, dance and have fun the whole night through.

And since I know a little bit about having fun, I may have some things to tell about what to do on the actual prom night. First off, how to get there and how to start the night with your date.

Usually, the guy goes to the girl's house and do a little picture-taking (as encouraged by mom or dad). And the guy escorts the girl to their vehicle upon going to prom. In the car, you can talk to your date about how the night would be so much fun and how both of you can spend a little more bonding time and avoid getting distracted by all the other people and any topic under the sun similar to that. But of course, we cannot avoid some moments of silence. On those possibilities, the guy can hold his date's hand and ask if she's nervous or if she's excited to go to prom with him tonight. Just don't let one moment pass when you two are not talking or having the silent treatment with each other. That would be a big no!

When it comes to the actual prom wherein the two of you are already together with tons of people, be sure to make your date feel special. Make her feel that she's the only one you would want to be with that night. Make it a night to remember. Hold her hand, ask her for a dance and let her be your princess for a while. Every girl would want that. Lock her in your arms and if possible, go away from the crowd for a while and get some alone time with your date. If ever your school has a garden or a perfect place to be alone, bring her there and tell her all the things you want her to know. Share every thing you want her to realize. Especially if it involves your feelings with her.

If it comes the time where she too feels that she's having the best night of her life and that she would want that night to last, there's your chance to lock her in your arms, embrace her and smile at her for the first time (okay, I'm being so corny now). After a little while, you two can go back to the hall and enjoy the food!

Offer her food from the long line of servings. Care for her and never let her feel alone. As much as possible, don't leave her with your friends especially when your friends are not that close with your date. Even ask her if she wants to come with you to get your food. If she denies, just go with it but be quick and come back. You won't want to lose sight of your date, won't ya'? And the rest of the night, you two can continue being happy and dance the night away..

LOOPHOLE: If you're coming with your friends, just be happy and dance the night away! There's no reason for you to be sad when you're with your friends, right? But if ever your friends have dates then just be happy for them but don't bother them on their dates. If you want, you can have a date with the food in the prom.. Won't that be nice?

ENJOY YOUR PROM! ;)