Going to the prom is every girl’s dream. A lot of the dreams I have are so difficult to achieve because my body is always making it so hard to do what I am trying to do. However, sometimes great opportunities come along and work out for me. One of these opportunities is the Night to Shine prom. I went on Friday and it was awesome!
A lot of the day was spent waiting with anticipation and excitement, which was so tough. Like many others I have the hardest time trying to contain my excitement. Butterflies make themselves busy in my stomach and my body tingles with nervous and awesome energy. So much of my nervousness was centered around meeting the person who would be my date and buddy for the night. No one is here to judge but my date and buddy last year was too old! I want to be me and the best way for me to do this is to make many connections with other lively people my age.
Many wonder what it is like to sit and not see other kids my age often since my school day is spent with my mom at home. This isn’t too bad for my sensitive nervous system but it’s awful for my social life! So many days I think about the social life that I miss out on by staying at home. Life is full of opportunities though and it is many times worth taking advantage of these opportunities whenever you can. My life is much richer when I am able to really live it.
I was nervous last year and thought my mom had made a big mistake in signing me up to go, but it was interesting to see the beautiful dresses on the gorgeous girls and the many tuxedos making the boys so handsome. In the end, it was an amazing night!
This year, having to stay calm throughout the day was not easy. Waiting is so hard! My body was spending time managing my emotions while my mind was thinking about the possibilities that the night might bring to my world. This excitement kind of got me too excited. Fortunately, I have more control over my emotions these days and I was able to reign in my body.
The moment I met my date and buddy the nervousness dissipated. There was her beautiful smile that set me in motion for a great connection. My smile had to be so huge because she came off immediately as genuinely kind. That was the moment I knew I could have the best time. And I did! I think that she did too.
Oh, Graciela, so well written! It is good to hear your true self. I am so happy that the person who was your “date” was who she was and enjoyed you as much as you enjoyed her. I am happy for both of you as you are both winners in this game of life and both of you will go far!