Homecoming

                It’s that time of the year again, and almost everyone is excited; the homecoming dance.  With the dance comes a lot of preparation, or in many cases, procrastination for said preparation. For girls, we must find a dress, find shoes to match, find jewelry to match, figure out how to do our hair and makeup, figure out who will do said hair and makeup if you’re like me and would end up looking somewhat clownish in an attempt to put on eye shadow. Although it may take a lot of work, it usually ends up being worth it.

                Before the dance, you go to dinner either with your date or with a group of friends. This can sometimes be the best part of the night, because with my friends this means shoving a big group of people into a small space and being inappropriately loud for how fancy the restaurant is. My advice for you for this part would be to order something that wouldn’t stain your nice clothes if you spill, or at least to wear a napkin. I would also recommend not ordering something that you would feel uncomfortable eating in front of a lot of people, and I will say this; there is very few ways to eat noodles in an attractive way.

                After dinner, you go to the dance.  Some people actually do dance, and the best part is when everyone circles around one kid who is busting out moves like it’s his job. Then there are the people who feel that dancing in a big crowd can be awkward and end up jumping. But when those people let loose they start to do dance moves that are just envying such as the light bulb, the shopping cart, and of course the classic sprinkler. I can’t lie; I have ended up being one of those people on more than one occasion.

                After the dance ends, or maybe even during the dance depending on how long you desire to stay, you go to a friend’s house or you may have people come over to your house. Everyone changes into comfier clothes, the girls complain about how their hair has deflated and may end up tying it up, and usually, people become more hyper than they were when they were at the dance.

                Although the dance can be a lot of work to prepare for and organize, it can be a lot of fun. There is sometimes drama and anger during the night, but overall the night makes great memories for later. It is part of the high school experience and is something that you will remember forever. (440)