A night with my Prince

Last night was amazing! After all the work of getting ready...getting my hair done(which by the way had 76 bobby pins and 11 pieces of hair jewelery), doing my makeup, and getting dressed with all my jewelry and such, Phillip, along with our friend Isai and his date Beth, showed up at my door. Phillip surprised me with beautiful red roses and a set of Sweet Pea scented Spray, lotion, and shower gel. The smell of Sweet Pea will forever remind me of the night with my prince at the Ball. For the first time in my life I felt like a real princess. Phillip looked so handsome all dressed up in his uniform.

After the long drive we finally arrived at the Pala. I started shaking like crazy from the moment I grabbed Phillips hand that was extended to me to help me out of the car. I couldn't believe how nervous I was. We all headed for the door and made our way inside. It was huge! I felt so little and yet so big and grown up as I walked along side Phillip, my arm linked in his. There were Marines everywhere along with all their dates. We walked around greeting many of them...it seemed Phillip knew them all...but I'm guessing only seemed that way, who knows.

When we finally made it into the big room where dinner was to be held is when I can remember my nerves beginning to settle. It was set up so beautifully with red table cloths on every table and eagles, flags, and candles as the center pieces. Off in one corner there were big flags pinned against the wall for people to take pictures in front of. I watched with much fascination as the photographer did his work...watching him pose each and every couple in their own unique way.

Dinner was finally served around 8 or 8:30 pm. First they brought out baskets of bread along with little balls of butter to spread over the bread. Soon they brought out the salad, which was very beautiful. It had tomatoes and cucumber nicely set on the side of the plate with little dried berries and nuts sprinkled over the top. It was simply delicious! After everyone finished their salad they brought out the main dish...Chicken, steak, mashed potatoes with vegetables neatly decorating one side of the plate. That, too, was delicious. Then for the dessert they brought out a huge tray of beautiful delicacies such as: scones, Tiramisu, and what looked like shredded chocolate on a stick, along with several other things.

The night was ended with dancing...of course I am to self conscience to do that. But it was fun watching others dance. I was sad for the night to end. It was all together a wonderful and memorable experience. I will always remember the night with my prince.


The before picture

The after picture

My friend Isai and his date Beth

Phillip and I with the beautiful

flowers he bought me