I love the female ritual of getting ready to go out. Not just the everyday putting together of yourself, but the extra steps you take when you're planning a night out with your friends, or maybe a special someone. A longer time in the shower with the special shampoo, the lather up of your favorite lotion, the extra time spent on your hair, the more dramatic look of your make up and the new outfit you've had forming in your mind for the last week.
Then, there's the anticipation of what the night may hold. You have a little more pep in your step as you count down the days, hours, minutes to the start of the night. You wonder who'll you meet, where you'll go, what crazy situations you may end up in...the night seems to literally sparkle with opportunity.
And, don't forget the next morning recap, where conversations are rehashed, moments relived and pictures are browsed. I don't think I ever laugh as hard as I do those mornings where we can't believe the things we said and did...and have the photo evidence to back it up all up. Yes, there's a little shame, a little embarassment, but overall just the satisfaction of knowing a good time was had by all.
Anyway...this is what I'm setting myself up for tonight. A night out with the ladies who I ususally wind up with more than one incredulous story. Let's cross our fingers we behave.
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