Amazing Night

I did something tonight that I had no intention of doing; I went to a dance. I've heard tales of this mythic dance since I first started college back in August. Actually, I might have started hearing about this popular event from alumni before I even landed on campus. I decided a while ago that I really didn't care to attend either the "mythic dance" or the rebellious event meant as the rebel response to the "mythic dance."

Anyways, I went. I didn't know that I was going until about 2 1/2 hours before it started. I was still planning on a quiet evening at home doing homework (or something like that). My plans changed when a friend found out that I was planning to skip it and "harassed" me into going. As it turned out, faculty and staff come to this event and bring their spouses and children; it's quite the networking opportunity. I scrambled to get ready, pulling a dress out of the closet that I bought about 2 years ago but never wore. I had nothing for my hair (I ran out of hairspray a couple of weeks ago). I had to run to the store to get hairspray and a headband. I came home, curled my hair, put on my make-up, and left for the dance.

I've never been the "dance" type. I usually grab a drink and sit on the side-lines, like a traditional wall flower I suppose. This time, I stuck with my routine until friends started to arrive. I ended up teaching three of my friends to swing dance and dancing with a fourth friend as well.

The food was amazing. They had a leg of beef...I mean the WHOLE thing. The dessert tables were just phenomenal. Our college has the best dining services. When they go all out it's a sight (and taste) to behold.

They had two rooms with two different bands. I enjoyed the blues band, but the swing band was my favorite. I know how to swing dance and really enjoy it. That is where I spent most of my evening.

I had to bow out a little early because the SO had to go to work tonight, but I didn't mind at all. I am just glad that I went. I will definitely go every year now. It was a completely wonderfully amazing experience. (However, I am not used to doing anything other than walking and standing in heels; dancing was definitely an experience. My feet still hurt an hour later.)

Overall, it was a great night.