So Busy Yet So Much Fun. . .Dancing:
On February 20th we had another dance the Sadie Hawkins. Unlike the Christmas and Liberty Ball where the guy asks the girl, this time the girl asks the guy. While some girls have elaborate plans for asking, mine was simple. The first guy I asked did not work out, but that is okay. I decided to ask a senior I did not know. The only thing I knew about him was that he was occupied the same barracks as Hannah's brother. My strategy for asking was quite simple. I knew that he liked anime. Since Sara and I had just finished watching a Japanese anime show, I printed off a picture from that show with some of the characters at a dance. Along the frame of the picture I wrote 'would you go to the dance with me.' Since my blind date and I had different schedules I had my roommate Hannah deliver it. He said yes.
The day before the dance Hannah, Sara and I went dress shopping. I already had my dress but Sara needed a new one. When dancing swing, one must make sure their dress does not spin too high. Unfortunately, Sara's dress had too much swing so we headed for the outlet mall. You would not think that shopping for a cute knee length dress would be that difficult. However, achieving our goal proved more challenging than previously thought. After about five hours of shopping we finally found a dress and decided to treat ourselves to dinner. We stopped at Friday's and enjoyed fabulous burgers and some lobster. I've never had lobster before and actually it was pretty good. :)
After classes on Friday was the dance. While some couples go to dinner before the dance we had decided to eat afterwards. The theme of the dance was Candy Land. The dessert table was filled with every imaginable candy. Yum. :)
I think it is safe to say that out of all the dances I've attended I danced the most at the Sadies. My date and I had a wonderful time chatting and dancing for almost three straight hours. At most dances I always kick off my shoes like most of the other girls. This dance was no different. About half way through the evening I noticed that it felt like there was an air pocket under my right foot. Upon further examination I noticed that I had incurred three large blisters. Directly in the middle of my foot I had managed to scrape a thick layer of skin partially lose. It looked like someone had taken a knife and sliced off part of an apple peel but left it hanging. Despite my limp, the inflammation and the raw skin I continued to dance the night away.
Afterwards, Sara, Hannah and I took our dates to The Greene Turtle. At the Sadies it is customary that the girl treats the guy. We all had a lovely time laughing and joking. While choosing my dinner I decided to be adventurous and select the PB&J burger. I know that sounds disgusting but it was delicious. Strawberry jam and melting peanut butter on a burger was one of the tastiest things I have ever eaten.
Although I suffered a limp for three days after the dance, I had a wonderful time.
The Liberty Ball:
Last weekend was the most formal dance of the whole year the Liberty Ball. This dance is held at a country club in a gated community with a live band.
Although I had planned on attending this dance for a while, I almost didn't go. The week of the dance Hannah came down with the flu. While I avoided the deadly pathogens for most of the week, they eventually caught up to me on the day before the dance. :( On the morning of the dance Hannah and I had to run some errands. Upon our return I felt terrible and had firmly decided against going. With my plans cancelled I settled down for a long nap. When I awoke I did feel much better but still wasn't sure whether to go. Hannah was all glitzed and ready to go and encouraged me to come but later with her brother. Then and there I decided to go. I had less than two hours before our departure. Yikes!
The venue included a beautiful dance hall, a terrace overlooking the pool and golf fields and a chocolate fountain. :) There were so many lovely ladies decked out in diamonds. One of my favorite parts of the evening was the live band with their talented vocalists and the upbeat waltzes and swings. About halfway through the evening Hannah and I took a stroll around the lovely grounds. I had a blast chatting with old and new friends. I also had an amazing time dancing doing many spins, twists and dips. :)
The evening continued late and by the time we arrived back at campus it was after midnight. After we were back on campus, Hannah and I decided to get some ice cream at the local grocery store all while in our elegant gowns. Despite the fact that the day started out on a low note being sick, it ended on a high note.
Absolutely a wonderful evening!
