A Night to be Remembered

The thoughts of a journalism student my intro reads. So I write about my thoughts today.

Good food, good music, good wine, good people.

I cannot think of what could make for a better night. The University of Limerick Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ball was held last night in the Strand Hotel, Limerick. My feet and head are hurting today but it was all worth it.

A great night spent with some of the best people in my life, the majority of whom I did not know before four years ago. Final Year Projects, exams, lectures and essays were forgotten about, the shoes were literally kicked off and the atmosphere buzzed.

Manicured nails, immaculate hair-dos, many a 'gúna deas' and the intense smell of cologne. Hours of preparation paid off as the cameras began flashing.

The much-anticipated food more than satisfied the grumbling tummies and Transmitter struck up their first chord with an enthusiasm that did not falter. The night was too short. Well-fed, drank and danced students piled onto the bus home.

It was, for most of us, our first college ball. And it is, for a lot of us, our last. A friend thought aloud about the next college ball we could be attending, the Graduation Ball.

Our futures may still not be certain, although a best friend signed a contract for a year working abroad today. College may sometimes be a matter of worry or stress. But we are growing up fast and these nights should be appreciated, enjoyed and remembered.

One thing is for certain, last night certainly will be.



The housemates, friends and neighbours before the UL AHSS Ball 2012.