Yesterday was an event that Reia and I had waited for ever since we moved here. It was the 2nd most awaited event, The senior Prom. The most awaited event, Graduation is scheduled to take place in a couple of weeks on June 20.
The Senior Prom is the first event that leads up to Graduation and the completion of School Life. Its the end of childhood and the beginning of Adulthood. And the Senior Prom is one of the final opportunity for School Kids to be Kids and have a good time, before heading out to college where along with their freedom, comes responsibility and the first experience of being an Adult.
The preparation for the prom started more than a month ago in picking up the Prom Dress. Reia considered several options that went from making her own dress to renting one and then to buying one.
An ideal rental option was provided by an interesting business "Rent the Runway". You could rent a dress for around 25% of the price. When I asked Reia how this made sense, her answer was simple. You normally wear this dress just once. Why would you not want to save 75%? She picked a dress, but the one she wanted was not available.
In the meanwhile, she also designed a couple of dresses. she quickly concluded that she was not confident enough to make it. It may not come out well or it could malfunction or ...
Reia also visited several malls and stores with her friends looking for their prom dresses. Reia found one that she liked, but she wanted validation. And her fashion challenged Dad was not an option. Luckily for her and me, Freia visited. And the sisters went to Macy's. And were able to in less than 30 minutes, finalize and buy Reia's prom dress. Clearly Reia had already decided, and Freia seconded her choice.
Reia had reserved our car from Friday evening to Sunday morning. On Friday evening, the day before the event, Reia went and got a manicure and pedicure, before heading off to work.
Saturday morning, Reia headed off at 8 to meet her friends for breakfast. Back at 10, she got everything ready and packed for her big day. She has swapped her evening shift with a colleague for the morning shift and planned to leave directly from work. She finished work at 4 and headed off to her friend Cassidy's house. Here Cassidy helped her with her make-up and she got ready. She left for Rebecca's house where her date Christan and other friends along with their dates were to assemble for photographs.
A large Town Car rented by them arrived at 6 and took them to the Prom. I asked about the event and all I could get was "It was fun, and the food was very good." So I'm assuming it was awesome and they had a terrific time. After the Prom Dinner and Dance Reia and her friends headed off for their friend Erica's house for an after prom sleepover party. But not before dropping in home to pick up some food for the party.
I finally got to speak with Reia this morning and get the details of her first Prom. And as you can see from the above I didn't get much. Reia was happy and enjoyed herself. And I as a concerned Dad, relieved that the Prom was finally over.
The preparation for the prom started more than a month ago in picking up the Prom Dress. Reia considered several options that went from making her own dress to renting one and then to buying one.
An ideal rental option was provided by an interesting business "Rent the Runway". You could rent a dress for around 25% of the price. When I asked Reia how this made sense, her answer was simple. You normally wear this dress just once. Why would you not want to save 75%? She picked a dress, but the one she wanted was not available.
In the meanwhile, she also designed a couple of dresses. she quickly concluded that she was not confident enough to make it. It may not come out well or it could malfunction or ...
Reia also visited several malls and stores with her friends looking for their prom dresses. Reia found one that she liked, but she wanted validation. And her fashion challenged Dad was not an option. Luckily for her and me, Freia visited. And the sisters went to Macy's. And were able to in less than 30 minutes, finalize and buy Reia's prom dress. Clearly Reia had already decided, and Freia seconded her choice.
Reia had reserved our car from Friday evening to Sunday morning. On Friday evening, the day before the event, Reia went and got a manicure and pedicure, before heading off to work.
Saturday morning, Reia headed off at 8 to meet her friends for breakfast. Back at 10, she got everything ready and packed for her big day. She has swapped her evening shift with a colleague for the morning shift and planned to leave directly from work. She finished work at 4 and headed off to her friend Cassidy's house. Here Cassidy helped her with her make-up and she got ready. She left for Rebecca's house where her date Christan and other friends along with their dates were to assemble for photographs.
A large Town Car rented by them arrived at 6 and took them to the Prom. I asked about the event and all I could get was "It was fun, and the food was very good." So I'm assuming it was awesome and they had a terrific time. After the Prom Dinner and Dance Reia and her friends headed off for their friend Erica's house for an after prom sleepover party. But not before dropping in home to pick up some food for the party.
I finally got to speak with Reia this morning and get the details of her first Prom. And as you can see from the above I didn't get much. Reia was happy and enjoyed herself. And I as a concerned Dad, relieved that the Prom was finally over.
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