It has been almost a year since I graduated. Yes, it has been a year since I waved "sayonara" to high school. It is unbelievable though how fast things happened. I mean, I didn't even feel like I graduated. I remember, exactly a year before, I had to make a blog about prom and all that shiz. Prom stunts, prom asks, prom gowns, flowers, MUs, chocolates, after-prom parties, green tea frappes. They don't really matter, do they? Now from where I am standing, I don't really see the point of all these mush. I know, folks. You're going to tell me that it's an event where you get to be a Cinderella for one night. But hey, I'm not saying that it's bad or what. But I just don't see how relevant it is when you get to college, when you start to see how serious life is, you see, things just don't exactly appear the way you imagine it. You get chills when you're with your M.U. and fancy about him until you realize that you need to wake up. He is not what you think he is. You are not what you think you are. Because when you dream, you need to always wake up to actually say that it is a dream. And then, you start to grow up and create your own fairytale.
My cousin is overly excited (I mean OVERLY) about going to the prom. Of course, she gets to go with her MU (oh the love of her life) and buys the perfect dress and make-up (even bought at SM just for her foundation). She asked me, "is your prom fun?" I bluntly said, "well it really depends on how you take it." And she gave me this weird grimace. "I think the perfect word to describe my prom is eye-opener." And then she gave me the same disgusted look. I just ignored her and thought to myself that prom really did help me grow up in a lot of ways. One, saying "yes" does not mean "I like you too and we're officially together." Those are two different things. Two, In real life, there are no happy endings. Prom does not mean that your night will end romantic and things will fall the way you want it to be. Three, you be true to yourself. You do not need to look so bongga or act differently when around with people. You don't have to act normal if you don't really feel comfortable. Be honest. Four, you don't have to please anyone or yourself either. You just let the cards fall where they should. Five, you don't propose anything at prom. Six. Prom is just an event, nothing more, nothing less. So don't make it a big deal. Seven, Prom is equal to soiree. Therefore, party. Eight, you have to move on. You don't have to be bitter. Let it fall right off your shoulder. Look straight ahead. Move on. Move on. You are no longer in high school. You gotta walk ahead and wait for the person who will dance with you until your hair turns gray.
So, for now. Wait for the chocolates, the post-it stunt and life-size teddy bears. This night and for the rest of the nights. It's just going to be you and the Prom King. For now, for now.
(I'm sure He's going to be the most handsome dude there ;))
hmm, good point..
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