February 24, 2011: A Night to Remember

It was my first ever JS Promenade. The theme was Victorian-Masquerade. Arbien was my partner. I had an amazing time together with my friends. I went up to the stage three times which was tiresome considering how heavy my gown was, because of the freaking huge petticoat underneath. I didn’t like my gown because the design was not planned, it was simple. Thanks to the petticoat and the hairdress, they pulled off my outfit. On the brighter side, I was given a number for the nominees. On the other hand, I didn’t wear my mask because it was filled with feathers and had a long stick. Sadly, I wasn’t able to take a solo picture of myself since we didn’t have much time left to go to a studio and my camera’s batteries were already drained right from the start. I was a little pissed off. I was glad that my friends had cameras with them. We had a lot of pictures to kill boredom because the program was too long.

During the entrance.

Girls of III-St. Luke in one room; we spent some quality time together.

With the Beautiful Bea.

With the Nerdy Norleen.

With the Meritorious Margeory.

My long time friend, Demie, showing off her glamorous gown.

With the Adamant Anna Marie.

My best friend, Kamille.

Oh, did I mention that someone gave me a bouquet of flowers? It was also my first time to receive something like that. Before I told my mother that I would want my partner, whoever he might be, to give me flowers as a surprise. She said that it would be impossible and that she would buy and send me roses instead. As a matter of fact, she did not fulfill her promise. Someone did it for her. At first, I was embarrassed because some people were looking at our table.. my classmates were even staring at us. Unexpectedly, he swallowed his pride and knelt in front of me.. then, he gave me the flowers. Everyone around us was feeling giddy for me. Here’s a stolen shot:

The music and the dance floor were the two things I didn’t appreciate. The floor opened very late, I don’t know what time exactly. For me, it was inconvenient since the space was limited. Everyone wants to dance. I believe that JS Prom is not just about formality and wearing gowns. It’s also about enjoying each other’s company through dancing. Unlike before, during our Friendship Day in elementary, I only danced three persons. I can vividly remember their names.

When we got bored, we already took off. We planned a sleepover at Jane’s house. My mom allowed me because Kamille was coming and she asked for my mom’s permission. It was my first time to have a slumber party together with my girlfriends! It was a blast! I had an awesome time with them. I had experienced a lot of “firsts” this day. 

Indeed, February 24 was a night of royalty and a night to remember.