Prom 2013

May 24th,


    I used to think climbing a sheer rock face, covered in ice, and hypothermic with tied hands and a spoon for an anchor was difficult, but now that I've been tux shopping i'm pretty sure I could do it blindfolded.  They say dress shopping is difficult and in no way do I discredit that, but when your size doesn't actually exist, it puts a damper on your progress.....actually it comes to a complete stop.  Finally completing the suit was comparable to finishing a full 10k. This being my first time actually wearing a suit I must admit, despite my pre-developed skeptic's, it was a surprisingly comfortable fit and I was even able to dance in it, if indeed you can call that dancing.

    As juvenile as it may seem to those who have already had their share of proms it's an unmistakably unique, and perhaps memorable experience.  I cant be certain but I think I saw an attempt at an irish jig to gangnam style, and the worm to a waltz....?  It's a mash of fun, embarrassment, really awkward dance moves, great food, and extensive photo sessions.  I know I'll look back one day (maybe we all will) and  ask just why it is we went at all, but that's alright, I think I'll remember this and laugh, being glad I had those times to act my age and be as crazy as we all want to be.