Homecoming is just days away on Saturday and by now most people have their plan set up for the night and the dance. Some people choose to create big groups, while others prefer small groups. Within these groups there are either people going solo or people going with a date. For me, this is my first year without a date and I’m actually really happy about it.

Having a homecoming date is really fun because you get the whole process of being asked in a cute/clever way, the mums, etc. However, there are downsides to it as well. When you have a date, you have to be sure that you hang out with that person the entire night or things can get ugly. But if you don’t have a date, you shouldn’t let it affect your homecoming experience because it isn’t everything.

As long as you’re with the right people, your experience will be fun no matter what. Having a date is just a minor detail; not a necessity. People tend to tell me that that is “easy for me to say” since I had a date for three years. However this actually helps me appreciate going alone even more because I can take this last homecoming as one to just have fun with my friends while we’re all still together. This especially applies to seniors given that it is the last homecoming we will ever have.

Speaking of, they aren’t nearly as many seniors with plans for homecoming this year as I expected. I feel like the excitement about homecoming goes down as you get older, but I’m not sure why. I personally always get excited when homecoming season gets around because it’s an excuse to get dressed up and go out with your friends. This year I’m particularly excited because it is the last one so I feel as though we need to make it the best one.