The Grad Soap Opera

Well, this is my first attempt at blogging, and I don't know how else to start other than to just start talking about my life. So, without further delaying, here I go...

It's already the end of February, and I'm starting to sense an intense case of Grad fever coming across my school. My friend Joey is in pursuit of his perfect grad escort, and my best friend Kristy is going shopping on saturday to find the perfect dress to wear with her boyfriend.

Although I understand the excitement that comes with finishing school, I haven't felt much of this fever myself as I am fairly new to the school. Yes, I have a lot of friends at MCI, but it seems that Grad is specially reserved for those that have gone to school together for many years. So, not complaining, I'm content to enjoy the Grad from the sidelines, not actually participating, but appreciating it nonetheless.

Imagine my surprise when I found out that Kristy's brother was thinking of asking me to his grad as his escort. I've always appreciated Derek and his quiet demenor (which is in stark contrast to Kristy's character) and was absolutely shocked (and a little flattered) to hear this.
And so I anxiously awaited Derek's little question...

We had youth tonight, and it was a really fun time. Derek and Kristy were there, and somehow I didn't actually think I would be asked "the question" in the near future. But just as everyone was getting their coats on and warming up their cars, he asked me. "Do you want to go to prom with me?"

Those are very special words. I can honestly say that you can imagine them a thousand times, but they never seem the same as when they are actually said. And I, of course, said yes right away.

Now that could be a nice little story with nice little feelings, but the punch line is coming up. After I had said yes, Derek said, "It's okay because I have other options." Isn't that hysterical? Coming from anyone else, I might be offended. But I know that Derek is really shy and he would never mean to offend. I think he just said that so he knew I wasn't pressured into anything. But it's still funny :) .

Now, there's something that should be understood here. I do currently have a boyfriend, but my anticipation is not to be confused with a silly crush. I'm just going as a friend with Derek, nothing more.

When I think about it, it is so exciting. My best friend is going to grad with her boyfriend, and I am going with her brother. In some ways, grad is a soap opera!