You asked for it...

...You got it.

First, me in 1988 with my prom date, Spencer:
Ah, the 80's. Note the trendy slash cut skirt that was all the rage. I simply glowed under the disco ball. And look at my hair, and the Lee Press On nails that matched my dress. I later ripped the acrylic nails off in a bathroom stall at Denny's. I have no idea how women survive with long nails. Yes, I was a bit nerdy in high school - builds character folks.

As for my date, Spencer was a classmate in my advanced placement classes. Very smart. If I remember right, he drove a maroon Yugo and was a very soft spoken and caring guy. He asked me to the prom and I said yes. We went with a group in a limo. Incidentally, I do remember that Spencer wrote in my yearbook, "I know you will become an international lawyer someday if you want to." That was back when everyone knew I was heading off to join the Navy to become a truck driver. Yes, he was smart, and thoughtful.

Before you scroll down to the hilarity that was last night's fitting room session, keep in mind that I was 5'2" and weighed 88 lbs when I joined the Navy at 17 - I remember because you had to weigh at least 92 lbs to get in and I had to gain 4 lbs before I could ship out. I'm now a little over 5'5" and 120 lbs...so here I am, stuffed into my prom dress last night:I know it's blurry. That's because I was laughing so hard at myself it was difficult to take the picture.

And the front view:
Of course, you know I Googled good old Spencer and guess what? He too is a marine biologist scientist type (remember Mark Marks?). In fact, Spencer is currently a visiting professor at Harvard University and will be giving a lecture on squid-bacteria stuff next month. Apparently some of his research is into how squid bacteria can help cure human ailments. Congrats to Spencer on all his success.

Finally, here's something to think about: I went to three proms. One with Spencer (above), one with Lazaro (a guy from the local movie theatre that I had a huge crush on and invited to my senior prom), and one with Scott (a friend and neighbor from high school who now works at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute).

Both Spencer and Scott asked me to the prom and are now productive members of society. Yes, I am a great influence...

I asked Lazaro to the prom. He ended up ditching me at an after party to hang with a girl who would put out. I can't remember his last name to Google him, but I'm fairly certain he isn't contributing much to society.

That about sums up my judgment when it comes to men.