Debut Madness

I can’t remember the last time I attended a debut.

I’ve had lots of invitations, but I had to decline most of them because:

1.       I’m too lazy to dress up and its sometimes hard to comply with the theme

2.       I usually don’t have the time to buy a gift

3.       I hate celebrations

4.       I didn’t celebrate my debut myself

I am usually asked to be one of the celebrant’s 18 candles or 18 treasures. I have to think of a gift that suits her most, think of an explanation, and muster enough courage to stand and speak in front of people (some I don’t even know).

Last Saturday, a younger sister invited me to be one of her 18 treasures for her debut. I barely know her, but I was present all throughout her initiation process, so I guess that makes me qualified for the uhm… position.

I had trouble in looking for the right dress (not too shabby and not to daring either), shoes and make-up. I didn’t have enough time to really think of a suitable gift for her, but in less than 10minutes, I was able to find her a gift in Trinoma.

I went to the venue together with my boyfriend, a brod and a sis. My dress won’t really stand out in the crowd, but I was fine with that — as long as I look presentable and I don’t look fat in what I’m wearing. We came too early so I had ample time to do my make-up.

Everybody was dancing and some were even knocked out from drunkenness after the program proper. The debutant mom has to be dragged out of the room because she still wanted to drink more intoxicating drinks even though she already had to be assisted to walk across the room.

Even though I wasn’t tipsy enough from all the alcohol content on the drinks they were serving, I stopped at my 4^th shot (2 flaming and 2 tequila shots). I wasn’t in the mood to get drunk it and for me, it wasn’t really the best and proper place to drink til’ I drop.

I didn’t really celebrate my 18^th birthday the way most of my friends did. For me, it’s just another excuse for some people to dress up and burn a hole in their dad’s wallet. One reason I didn’t have it in an expensive hotel nor did I invite my friends over at my house is because, I am not the kind of person who’s comfortable in big crowds and one who can handle parties and entertain her guests. 

Just so you know, a simple surprise and celebration on my birthday would really make my day.

*i learned that at a certain age, i should start using anti aging face face creams to avoid and lessen premature wrinkles and to make me 10 years younger than my real age.  But then, I should fret about aging in a few years pa. Its still too early to worry about wrinkles and saggy skin.