prom

Aside from getting into college and academic related stresses, it seems that prom is a huge issue of senior year. there are so many different things that need to be considered, so many costs, issues, and things to keep track of.
first of all, before thinking about anything else pretty much, if you aren't in a relationship slash don't already have a date in mind, you need to get on that. getting a date is the first essential task of prom. this can be quite stressful, because you want to find a good date or be asked by someone who you'll actually enjoy being with - ok, you want to wait to be asked by someone good, not have to turn anyone down or be turned down by anyone, and not wait to long so that you basically either go alone or with .. hm. someone you don't want to.
next task is to get that wardrobe down. get a gown that #1, fits well and is pretty. #2, doesn't wreck your wallet completely, you have to save some of the wrecking for the rest of the prom expenses. #3, that no one else will have your dress. not that the dress will look as good on the other person as it does on you (at least that's what you hope/worry about if it'll look better on her than you). you also have to make sure that you buy the right shoes, accessories, etc. oh. and make sure that your date rents a tux with the tie and everything matching your dress.
next, limousine. these are quite expensive as are the bids, photos, and if you chose to and are planning to continue the fun even later into the night with all your friends at a hotel, getting a room as well.
in all honesty, i've grown quite tired of discussing prom details with everyone and figuring out hair and makeup and everything related and don't want to keep hyping it up so that everything wil seem fresh and great when the actual event finally comes. it seems like a huge amount of money and effort being spend on one night. i wonder if it is all worth the effort. we'll see...