What’s your prom after party?

Two nights ago, I had my Senior prom. It was one of the best nights of my life. It lasted from 6-11. We danced, ate, and took pictures all night long. It was simply a great time. After prom, there’s always parties. There’s always something going on. It’s the stereotype that comes with prom night. There will be drinking, driving, and usually drunk driving. That’s why our school plans a pre-prom assembly each year to discourage drunk driving.

Let me remind you: I am eighteen. I have many friends who do drink. I have many who do not drink, and I am proud to be one of those few.  I am the type of person who can be around “social drinkers.” If someone wants to drink with friends to have a good time, and not to get away from their problems, then I will be more than happy to be their D.D. for the night.

We left prom at 11:30. My group was trying to find something to do. We ended up getting a hotel room. We went to IHOP to eat then we came back to the hotel. I was with a group of people who do usually drink. Instead, we played truth or dare, stayed up until 5 AM talking, and then we passed out. Honestly it was one of the best nights of my life. I couldn’t be more proud of my friends, because they had a great time without drinking. It was not anyone’s goal of the night. We had a great time, because we were making memories.