Prom Queen and Amazing Teachers
I’ve been nominated for Prom Queen. I didn’t know that I got nominated until two days after they announced it. The only way I found out was when I got put into a group chat for the court at around 10pm last night. I was highly confused on what was going on, until I checked through all of the texts and realized what was going on. It was a happy surprise, you know? I think the only reason why I’m actually honored about being on court is the fact that all of the nominations were done by teachers.
I love my teachers, I try to be friends with all of them because I think they are all the coolest. It’s not even in a suck-up way, I just thoroughly enjoy their presence. For the most part, all of them are so smart and confident in themselves and that’s the type of people I try to surround myself with. I’ve grown really close with my European History teacher, he acts very fatherly and I love it. When I went on vacation in Colorado I sent him an email to tell him that I missed being in class with him and sent him some pictures I got of the Rocky Mountains. He never responded but he did share with the class all of my pictures. It made my heart so warm. Especially when he coincidentally showed up to one of my shows with the Blues Project. He was so proud of me and met my parents. All of my favorite people in the same place. He filmed me performing like a dad would, it was so cute.
Relationships like that make me so happy; wonderful teachers who make a point to show that they care. Which has been difficult for teachers recently, since there is such a fine line that they can not cross. All of my teachers are so professional, but you know they care so much. I wish that people treated them better; students, parents, and the government alike. I believe our teachers deserve much more than they are making. They basically build the future if you think about it. They are the ones who teach the future generations. They help shape the world in the way that they teach children. I think they are amazing and I am so grateful that I’ve been blessed with some amazing people who I get to be taught by.
Any way, back to Prom Court. I’m kind of excited for it. I know that there was definitely some anger since I was already on Homecoming Court, and I do feel bad that other deserving people didn’t get to experience either one. But I have been given this opportunity, and I’m grateful for it. I struggled during Homecoming Court because I felt like I wasn’t the most deserving person of it and I was just kind of wanting all of it to be over. This time, I’m going to have fun with it and just let it happen. I’ve worked so hard this last semester and it’s nice to know that my teachers recognize it. Like I said, it wasn’t up to me who got on court, and I can’t let other people affect me with their anger. I didn’t choose to do this, but I can still have fun with it. Cause there are a lot of people who are angry with us. People trying to start beef on twitter, calling us all snowflakes. It doesn’t make sense! I’m the only snowflake on court!! How dare they generalize us all like that. I just don’t know why people are so angry with us. We had no say in who was on court, we didn’t even get the option to deny or accept it! I guess I just get really upset when people get mad at the wrong people, specifically if I’m one of the people who is getting yelled at. I’m sensitive, what can I say? Even some of my friends are mad at me for it. It doesn’t make much sense. My mother would tell me that it has to do with jealousy. But, I hate that reasoning, because I don’t want to accuse anyone of that. But, if it is stemmed from jealousy, I understand. Some people, it is their dream to be on court, and I know I would be upset if my dream got crushed. I think this next week I just have to be really understanding of people's anger, but not take it personally. I guess this year’s events have prepared me for this type of backlash.
I don’t even care if I win, I just want to have fun. And damn it, I am going to have fun! I have a great date, my dress is amazing, and I’m getting to dance all night long. The addition of possibly getting a crown should be an added bonus, not a burden. It’s all going to be okay. People can be mad, I just have to be a little selfish and focus on myself and making sure that my night is as wonderful as it can be!