Old People Writing for Teens (Version 2)

Dawn Schaefer · Mar 22, 2010

Ah Prom. Bet no one else had their date threaten to throw them off a boat cruising San Francisco Bay. All because I wanted to sit with my friends for dinner and not his rude, irritating bestie who couldn't chew with his mouth closed. Fan-freak-tastic night.

Different subject: Anyone interested in doing a Beta read for me? I have a few already but have made significant changes and would like a fresh pair of eyes.

Vero · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
Ah Prom. Bet no one else had their date threaten to throw them off a boat cruising San Francisco Bay. All because I wanted to sit with my friends for dinner and not his rude, irritating bestie who couldn't chew with his mouth closed. Fan-freak-tastic night.

Different subject: Anyone interested in doing a Beta read for me? I have a few already but have made significant changes and would like a fresh pair of eyes.

This could be a great way for me to procrastinate further on writing my own stuff...

I'll rep you my email address.

thmafi · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
Ah Prom. Bet no one else had their date threaten to throw them off a boat cruising San Francisco Bay. All because I wanted to sit with my friends for dinner and not his rude, irritating bestie who couldn't chew with his mouth closed. Fan-freak-tastic night.

*cough snort choke splutter momentary death*

WHAT?!?!?!?!

Dawn Schaefer · Mar 22, 2010

thmafi said:
*cough snort choke splutter momentary death*

WHAT?!?!?!?!

My school's idea of a safe and fun prom was to lock all of us onto a boat for 7 HOURS!!! There was no way off. It was HELL.

That was 17 years ago. My youngest brother is now a junior at the same school and they still have the same boat trip prom. He's dreading it.

Dawn Schaefer · Mar 22, 2010

Vero said:
This could be a great way for me to procrastinate further on writing my own stuff... I'll rep you my email address.

Thanks Vero - I see you have a 3 year old too.

~*Kate*~ · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
Ah Prom. Bet no one else had their date threaten to throw them off a boat cruising San Francisco Bay. All because I wanted to sit with my friends for dinner and not his rude, irritating bestie who couldn't chew with his mouth closed. Fan-freak-tastic night.

No, but my friend's date got drunk and tried to punch me when I came to save her from his hotel room party. .... in his defense, I may or may not have tried to knee him in the crotch. Hard to do in a full length gown.

Vero · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
Thanks Vero - I see you have a 3 year old too.

yup I have two little girls. A 22mth old (who just happens to be napping right now) and a 3.5 year old.

Dawn Schaefer · Mar 22, 2010

~*Kate*~ said:
No, but my friend's date got drunk and tried to punch me when I came to save her from his hotel room party. .... in his defense, I may or may not have tried to knee him in the crotch. Hard to do in a full length gown.

I think a compilation of Stories from Prom Hell would be hilarious!

~*Kate*~ · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
I think a compilation of Stories from Prom Hell would be hilarious!

We'd have to use the boat story as the finale-- that tops them all. LOL

houndrat · Mar 22, 2010

Oh, Lord you guys--those stories are both awful and hilarious! Kate, I don't know if I've ever kneed anyone in the crotch, but I've definitely poured my fair share of drinks on obnoxious guys' heads. They like that a lot, too.

Dawn Schaefer · Mar 22, 2010

~*Kate*~ said:
We'd have to use the boat story as the finale-- that tops them all. LOL

Or it could be a school-at-sea prom. The best friend attempts to pull her slightly inebriated friend from a room party only to be punched in the face and fall overboard. She wakes up later on a Spring Break party island and decides to become a bartender.

houndrat · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
Or it could be a school-at-sea prom. The best friend attempts to pull her slightly inebriated friend from a room party only to be punched in the face and fall overboard. She wakes up later on a Spring Break party island and decides to become a bartender.

Does she get to meet Tom Cruise there and do fancy drink shaking?

LOVE IT!

thmafi · Mar 22, 2010

WOW.

you guys are made of even MORE awesome than i expected.

(on another note, i spent several years perfecting the art of kneeing-in-the-crotch. i have four older brothers.)

~*Kate*~ · Mar 22, 2010

houndrat said:
Oh, Lord you guys--those stories are both awful and hilarious! Kate, I don't know if I've ever kneed anyone in the crotch, but I've definitely poured my fair share of drinks on obnoxious guys' heads. They like that a lot, too.

DH was actually my date, and as soon as the other guy came at me, DH threw a drink over my head at him. Missed my dress, though-- good shot! lol

dawn miller said:
Or it could be a school-at-sea prom. The best friend attempts to pull her slightly inebriated friend from a room party only to be punched in the face and fall overboard. She wakes up later on a Spring Break party island and decides to become a bartender.

PERFECT. This is genius.

E. S. Lark · Mar 22, 2010

Hey gals, can I get some input here? MS word is telling me I cannot use slitted (as in, not a word). Any ideas?

Kithric looked at her through slitted lids.

Rachel · Mar 22, 2010

Leasie said:
hey guys

Hola!

charlotte49ers · Mar 22, 2010

I think slit would be the correct way to write it...right?

Kithric looked through her slit lids.

~*Kate*~ · Mar 22, 2010

kyva said:
Hey gals, can I get some input here? MS word is telling me I cannot use slitted (as in, not a word). Any ideas?

charlotte49ers said:
I think slit would be the correct way to write it...right?

Kithric looked through her slit lids.

Both versions sound to me like someone cut her. I'd probably pick a different word.

charlotte49ers · Mar 22, 2010

Yeah, I agree Kate. I think you'd have to make it a smilie for it to work and I'm not a huge fan of it written like that either.

thmafi · Mar 22, 2010

thirded that notion @kate and amanda

E. S. Lark · Mar 22, 2010

Thanks guys

I was thinking when we only half open our eyes, without saying half open

Vero · Mar 22, 2010

houndrat said:
Oh, Lord you guys--those stories are both awful and hilarious! Kate, I don't know if I've ever kneed anyone in the crotch, but I've definitely poured my fair share of drinks on obnoxious guys' heads. They like that a lot, too.

The first time I kneed a guy in the groin was when I was 12 and my 14 year old neighbor held me in place and told me he wouldn't let me go unless I kissed him. I was quite proud of myself - still am.

thmafi · Mar 22, 2010

Vero said:
The first time I kneed a guy in the groin was when I was 12 and my 14 year old neighbor held me in place and told me he wouldn't let me go unless I kissed him. I was quite proud of myself - still am.

aaaaaaahahahahahaha

*high fives vero*

Rebecca_Rogers · Mar 22, 2010

dawn miller said:
Ah Prom. Bet no one else had their date threaten to throw them off a boat cruising San Francisco Bay. All because I wanted to sit with my friends for dinner and not his rude, irritating bestie who couldn't chew with his mouth closed. Fan-freak-tastic night.

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

/dies

*picks self up*

/dies again

E. S. Lark · Mar 22, 2010

OK, since we are talking about proms and of the like (past boyfriends for example) it's giving me an idea for my one SNI. While I have not spoken about it a lot, some of you may remember me talking about a school shooting.

My junior prom took place at my highschool and at the time, there was only one guard at the door. Anyone know how well guarded proms are these days?

Old People Writing for Teens (Version 2)

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