The Chronicles of Your Atypical College Girls: Academy Awards

Hey Everyone, it's Chelsey! I'm about to tell you something pretty crazy, so brace yourselves. On Friday night, I had a date. Yes, you read right, a date. Now don't faint, this was bound to happen eventually, even if the whole thing was set up by my ward (only at BYU right?). Ok, story time. So, my ward decided to have an "Academy Awards" night where each FHE group makes a movie and then we have a fancy dance and dinner in order to watch them. Sounds fun, right? That's what I thought too until they decided that they wanted everyone to have dates, and if you didn't have one, they would find one for you (can you say awkward?). So, being the "dating is stupid" kind of person I am, I decided not to go. My roommates wouldn't allow this and convinced me to sign up on what we called "The Awkward List."

So weeks went by, and everyone was hearing from their dates except for me. I was beginning to think that I couldn't get a date even when one was forced on me. However, the night before the big night, my date called and then I realized that this awkwardness was actually happening. I was freaking out a little (ok a lot), but luckily I have an awesome best friend who calmed me down and helped me get ready (by "get ready" I mean picked out my outfit, lent me a dress, ironed it, did my hair, and some of my makeup). I would have been a mess without her. Despite all the stress I was having, the night ended up being so fun! I'm so glad I went. :) Here are some pictures of before the date. I'm still waiting for the pictures that were taken at the dance, as soon as I get them I will post them (I promise I have proof that this actually happened haha).