PROM.

It's gonna be a night to remember

Come on now, big fun

It's gonna be the night to last forever

We'll never ever ever forget

- A Night To Remember, HSM3

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Junior Prom is in two days. TWO DAYS! It's crazy how time flies. Growing up, you always talk about prom. (Note: not ball. always, always prom). You pick out what you're going to wear, imagine the limo, dream up the guy, plan the parties, etc. And now it's here.

When my old next door neighbor (she now graduated college) was going to prom, I would go sit in her bedroom and watch her and all her friends get ready for prom. Then I'd go back to my house and watch from the window as her date showed up. And later, as the limo pulled in and all the kids went inside, laughing and smiling. I couldn't WAIT to go to prom.

Now prom is on Saturday. I have my dress. I have my shoes. The boutonniere will be ready tomorrow. I have a pedicure appointment Saturday morning. And my cousin's coming over to do my hair later that day. We're going to take pictures at a friend's house, where they are also serving dinner. At prom, appetizers and desserts will be served; but I think eating will be scarce. Then after, there's between 6 and 13 girls coming over for a midnight breakfast and sleepover. All girls this time, so we can gossip about our dates and boys and so forth. I'm looking forward to it. :)

We have family friends who are coming over to see me get ready before prom. It's going to be so weird, seeing the nine-year-old girl watch in awe (or so I hope) just I used to do. We grow up way too fast. I'm going to Junior Prom!! It's still incredible to think about.