It's Prom Season

[falafelany1]

Whether we are looking forward to our upcoming prom, or looking back on our distant memories, we all have an experience to share. Unless you didn't attend prom, the image of the night is probably clear in your mind. The pictures, the extravagent outfits, the uncomfortable shoes. In this day and age, prom is about the big party, and maybe an even bigger event (in some peoples' minds) is the promposal (asking someone to prom). The stress that comes with the planning may seem ridiculous in September of your senior year of high school. However by the time April rolls around, plans for the limo, dress, table seating, date, etc. are flying around in your head!

The outfits that a girl and guy wear to prom usually consist of either a tuxedo or a formal gown. The guy usually has a black tux and if they want to match their date, maybe a different colored vest or cummberbund. The girl has a much wider selection of dresses. She could go for a strapless, one strap, spaghetti strap, mermaid, poofy, skin tight, short, long, etc etc etc dress! And forget about the colors...

The date debate...for some people this could be the most stressful of the prom planning. Should I go alone and hang out with my friends? Should I ask my crush? Am I going with my girlfriend or boyfriend? Will anyone even ask me?!?!?! The anxieties of students around this time of year heightens if they still don't know the plan for the date situation. In my personal experience, I was going to go with just my girlfriends (seemed like a pretty low-risk option). However when my best friend decided to ask a guy from her class, I realized, "Hey, I think I'll ask the guy I've liked for a year." I asked and he said yes. It's too bad I didn't realize he only saw me as a friend...so now we're only going as friends. This kind of emotional turmoil that comes from the prom planning is common, so if something along these lines happens to you, just know that it's you and a lot of other people. Just a tip, if you want to ask someone (whether you are a girl or a guy,) just DO IT! They might say no. They might say yes. Either way there is no shame in asking!

The way prom works is a mystery to me. Pictures are taken, corsages and boutonierres are exchanged. Limos are ridden in and then comes the actual party. Hours of dancing and socializing and then comes the afterparty (aka the thing parents fear). The afterparty may be sponsored by your school or you may choose to attend a fellow graduate's party at someone's house. Maybe you'd rather head home to hang out with your friends. Whichever you choose, just know that although you are graduating and are a legal adult, your actions will follow you. If you choose to drink, you better stay off the road. If you choose to have sex, you better use protection. That means condoms and hopefully birth control.

Prom is a time to celebrate your accomplishments and achievements with the people who have been through the same things with you for most of your educational career. Enjoy every minute and try to stay in the moment. Take pictures so you can remember the smiles and the laughs.

That being said, I truly hope that everyone has a happy and SAFE prom night. I wish you all the best!

[Anonymous]

this prom is not anymore what prom meant to be!!

This days is more about who will look better, they spend so much money on all this clothes. Just pathetic!

[falafelany1]

Nothing has really stayed the same throughout time so it's not the only thing. I can say the same thing for the amount of electronics people have. Now THAT is pathetic.

[apple24]

I hated prom it just remind me that well no one loved me like that! I shouldn't have gone and well yeah!

[falafelany1]

was it really that bad?

[apple24]

Yeah spend Hs friendless wish I had a friend and didn't get ask of course because I never talk to anyone! I went through a depression and couldn't take rejection well. I felt like no-one would love me or even get close enough to know me!!! It still hold some truth but I'll am getting over it!

[apple24]

I lied to some senior since I'm in college when they ask if it was fun and I said yeah but in reality I cried inside the whole time.

[falafelany1]

you poor thing! I'm so sorry. Prom definitely does not define someone as a person and neither does high school. I wish you the best <3

[clhcountry]

Prom is fun if your with people you know.
Prom does seem more important to girls than guys because they get to pick a dress and stuff. I mainly went because it's my girlfriend senior year. It was fun it's own way too.

[falafelany1]

Yeah it is really fun for most girls but come one you've gotta admit that most guys like feeling all dapper in their tuxedos :)

[clhcountry]

Its cool feeling all mature in a tux. Plus it makes you look good. Seeing our girl in her gown is a plus and dancing with her is another plus.

[falafelany1]

All true :)

[Ferretman21]

Hate the prom lol. Every time I wanna go out to eat, go to the park, get my hair cut... its full because the prom kids made reservations a month early or some crap.

TOOOO CROWDED.

[falafelany1]

Yeah well :)

[Aud_Queen]

Senior year! My prom is coming up. This reminds me I still have to get my shoes xD

[falafelany1]

Haha that's the last thing I need to get too! You are the only person who has a positive comment about prom.

[Aud_Queen]

Lol
this is my second time going! Last year was ok. I didn’t think I'd go this year tbh, but a friend of mine asked me and now I really want to go! xD

Not everyone gets a fairy tail ending, so I understand why. It's really overeated if you don't have a date/ people to share the night with. And apparently guys can't just go with friends so they're under so much pressure.

[falafelany1]

Yeah I know. I think it all depends on your high school experience. If you didn't have a good time in school or you didn't have good friends then I would say it is a waste of time and money. But if you enjoyed high school and have people to spend the night with then I think it is worth it

[Aud_Queen]

Definitely! :)

[ProfessorAsh]

I'm planning to go in the future future!(a long wait for me) But the prom better have snacks and my friends lol.

[falafelany1]

Haha snacks and friends are awesome :)

[Mustachekitteh]

I went to my prom. It was boring as hell and wasn't fun at all. Plus most of the songs aren't really that good. I would say it's a waste of money but that's just me.

[falafelany1]

It depends. If you enjoy the people you're with you will probably have a good time no matter what.

[bossdonkeydog]

I can't wait till im older cause i can't wait till i have prom!!! aaaaah so fun sounding but my only fear is not being asked by anybody or being stood up or lookin stupid etc etc

[bang678]

Honestly unless you're in a relationship already at the time , everyone goes with friends.

[bossdonkeydog]

Very tru

[falafelany1]

I remember when I was 14 and started thinking about prom :). So much has happened since then. Enjoy the present :)

[Dark_Scorpio]

Never went. It's a waste of time and money so I'm glad I never did.

[falafelany1]

Alrighty then

[Jersey1]

I did three proms with three different girls. imwasn't even sure if I would do one, lol.

[falafelany1]

Just friends? Girlfriends? Did you have a good time?

[Jersey1]

Three different girlfriends. They were okay, just a big dance. My last prom date I married so it worked out :)

[falafelany1]

Wow that's awesome!!!

[Nathand]

waste of money.

its better to stay home and read a book

[falafelany1]

I read books all the time... one night for prom!

[HikerDude]

Didn't attend prom. Fat guys weren't on the invite list.

[falafelany1]

What? Everyone can go to prom!

[HikerDude]

Hahaha, well, I wasn't on girls' invite list then.

[falafelany1]

Oh. Most of my friends do not have dates. There is nothing wrong with that

[HikerDude]

Well, girls can go alone and it's cute. Guys who go alone are losers. It's just not the same.

[falafelany1]

I don't know. You can still hang out and dance with girls or guys if you don't go with them as a date

[HikerDude]

You could, but the stigma remains. People tend to comfort girls who are dateless by saying things like "Guys just don't have enough courage" or "They're missing out." Guys who are dateless tend to be chided for it, like "You couldn't get a date," or "You didn't have the balls to ask a girl out?"

I just saw your take and felt like commenting because for many of us who weren't popular, prom brings up some bad memories. They seem to be mostly positive for girls.

[falafelany1]

I mean I can't say I know how it feels to be a guy but I do know that when I don't wonder why a guy couldn't get a date. But thank you for your comments :)

[HikerDude]

"... but I do know that when I don't wonder why a guy couldn't get a date."

I'm not sure I understand what you mean.

[falafelany1]

sorry I meant if I saw a guy without a date, I wouldn't wonder why he doesn't have one.

[Anonymous]

Not going. I'm spending my money on Nike roshes instead. Screw it.

[Jose_22]

man I hope mine turns out good

[falafelany1]

Me too!

[Anonymous]

I had the worst prom ever, when I went. Worst mistake of my life to go

[falafelany1]

what happened?

[Opinion Owner]

Well, I said something I shouldn't have said, but, she still went anyway. Though she did, she acted as if she was sick the entire night and wouldn't dance with me at all.

[falafelany1]

oh. that sucks

[Opinion Owner]

Ya, I mean, not to take it away from other people, I'm just saying, sometimes things don't wind up the way you want them to wind up

[falafelany1]

I am getting a taste of that now. The guy I have liked for a long time just told me he only likes me as a friend

[Opinion Owner]

He probably likes you as more, but is lying to protect himself

[falafelany1]

I doubt it but thanks

[Opinion Owner]

He might like you, he may just be telling you it because he's afraid to admit it

[falafelany1]

I gave him such an opening... he knows I like him. I asked if he likes me. and he could have said it a few times

[Opinion Owner]

That doesn't mean he has to. Maybe he'll do it in due time

[falafelany1]

okay...(even though he said I'll find someone else?)

[Opinion Owner]

He's just trying to protect himself is all

[Bethanycats]

Prom can go fuck itself!!

[falafelany1]

aren't you passionate

[Bethanycats]

Haha.

[been_waiting]

Didn't go.

[falafelany1]

Why?

[been_waiting]

Its not my thing. No one I'd go with anyway