I realized yesterday that the two most important purchases I will ever make in this lifetime will be my prom dress and my wedding dress.

They signify the changes in a woman's life. The move to being an adult. And the joining of your life with another.

It's June again. Grad Time. On my way to Lem's yesterday I had to get gas. The couple parked beside me were on their way to the prom. She looked very ethereal. Pale yellow dress with a chiffon scarf. And little daffodils on her hair.

Time passes by so quickly. I wonder, now looking back. Did I look as good as she did? I remember shopping for my dress at least 6 months before Grad. And of course, it had to be pink. I finally found it. I paid it with my own money from working at Consumers. And I bought these sinfully expensive Swarovski chandelier earrings. I lost the dress while I was moving some time ago. I gave the box I packed it in to Salvation army by mistake.

Now, it brings up the next question. The next important purchase. The Wedding Dress. The future in-laws are asking. Will I wear white? What kind of a dress? Have I gone shopping? I picked up a bridal magazine just to get some wedding energy going. I dont know. I'm still not excited to get all dolled up. So many choices. I think the dress should be appropriate to the small wedding feel. No trains. No veils. Maybe some Swarovskis.

But just like picking my prom dress. It has to be me.