An update on the "Party situation" Ok, its long

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<p>earlier I had posted a thread discussing a party I attended and whether I should continue attending parties or not. Here is an update, sorry for the length.</p>

<p>tonight for the first time I went "Ice blocking" which involves using blocks of ice as sleds and rolling down hills. It was me and 5 other girls . It was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun. As we were driving back we decided to go to this one parking lot which has a absolutely STUNNING view ( our town is on the side of a mountain) of the major city nearby and the ocean.
You'll remember that I had an earlier thread discussing advice on parties and so I thought that this night would be more "wholesome" but I was wrong.</p>

<p>So anyway, we were there just chillin when low and behold I see a convoy of drunken people approaching. I found out that these were people from my hs. So anyway, these people are obviously imbibing and then getting "touchy feely" and "sucking face"(amongst other things). So in such a situation I wave hello to the people I know and get back to my group. We talk for a while and then decide to catch up on our convo later. I find that girls are so helpful in helping me navigate the unknowns that I have regarding the opposite sex.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as we are leaving we see a group of these people headed over to someone's house. Apparently, the parking lot wasnt suitable for their "needs" lol. I had a fun night and I just felt I had to share. Senior year I've been exploring a lot of stuff which was previously unknown to me.</p>

<p>On the prom thread there was a parent who discussed how there were people at the prom giving bj's under the table during the prom. Now I can see how that would happen. I guess all these years I was just oblivious. Oh and another thing I found out was where all the smokers hang out. They hang out right across the street. In full view of the office and the principal. I guess the two sides have agreed to a detente and as long as the smoking isnt on school property, the school doesnt care.</p>

<p>What I really enjoy about senior year is all the people I've been able to meet. I have spread my network and have been able to enjoy the company of people that I usually wouldnt hang out with. Its been a real life lesson and a lesson in humanity :D</p>

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<p>I'm glad you were oblivious. It can be a good way to be!</p>

<p>My son, OTOH, usually knows about what's going on and chooses the same path you choose. Prom was last weekend, and he had a terrific experience because of his good choices. About two hours into the alcohol- and drug-free after-prom parties he chose to attend, he heard about the demise of the big alcohol party everyone knew about. It seems a fight had broken out an hour and a half in, the police were called, and the evening was over for those who chose that path. Our son's night went on until four AM!</p>

<p>Just as when he was ten and his self-discipline about wearing a bike helmet saved him from brain damage--maybe death-- if not three layers of stitches in his forehead, our faith in him was given a huge boost. You sound like a person similar to our son--one whose parents will be able to let go to college without fear for your safety. That's a huge gift to them!</p>