I love Deb Season

It's the most wonderful time of the year... yes I start singing the song, first in my head, but then out loud. And now, it's not necessarily for Christmas quite yet, but for something else. It's Deb Season in the South, and I just can't get enough of it. The gowns, tuxes, society, etiquette, country clubs, friends, social scene, tradition.. the exquisiteness of it all. What a time! And what an honor.

What an honor to be presented. What an honor that I was included as a guest to Laura's debut in Beaufort. What an adventure. 

Last year I debuted in Jacksonville, and I had the absolute time of my life. So many parties, so much fun packed into Summer, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Break! I didn't even know what to do when it was over!! So when Laura asked me to come to her Presentation, I was SO excited! 

1: I got to see Laura over break 

2: I got to go to an out of town Presentation

3: I got to go back to Beaufort, one of my favorite places in the world!

I'm not gonna lie, it had not even been a week since I'd been home and I was already wanting to get out of Jax. So this Presentation was perfect timing. I got to Laura's house and met hr family and Maddie, then we started getting ready and went to the ball! We got there and had the time of our lives. Not really knowing anyone besides Laura when we got there, Maddie and I left knowing at least half to three-quarters of the party! AND... I found many connections.. 

There were five debs. I had connections with 4! Yes 4/5.. and I don't even live there. Not surprising, actually.. more so expected :) One of them Laura; I lead Bible study with her. Another was Lightsey who goes to Clemson. A third, Dargen; she goes to UNF in Jax! And the fourth, really the most exciting connection of the night for me, Gracyn; a MERRIE WOODE GIRL! Of course, when least expected, I find girls from camp; it's so great!! 

Anyways, we had so much fun, danced all night to the awesome band- The Holliday Band.. They even had their own party bus! Then we were ready to go at it again! It was only 12am, and the night was young! Maddie and I wanted to experience Beaufort Nightlife, and THAT WE DID. 

We changed back at Laura's house, which was beautiful on the Battery, and just across the way to our destination.. Plums! Apparently that's the place to be.. and we were told, "Remember girls, this is not Clemson.. watch out for the Marines.." Good to know, but we figured we'd be just fine as we left the boys behind and went on our way!

*We get to Plums, there is quite the crowd, and a rough looking lady falling over the railing. We make our way through, the door, and that's when I hear "ASHLEY!" What in the world?! Yes, surprise again, it was my friend Kylie from school, a Beaufort Native herself; I loved getting to see her over break! The first fifteen minutes were great and we danced and sang with the band, met lots more people- now mostly our age, and just had an all-round good time, of course. It was about time for something to happen, and that's when the fight broke out! Let me tell ya, that was exciting. It wasn't just a few punches, but half the people in the place got into it. Half the band was taken out, and some interesting words were being shouted over the microphone.. it was straight-up hilarious. Then the lights came on, police busted up the crowd, and we had to leave. They closed the place down! WOW. Kylie and Laura kept telling us that was the most excitement they've seen in a while, and that it's never like that there. I just laughed, and realized.. you know it must've been that I needed another adventure to add to the books. Thank you Beaufort for a fun night! 

XOXO