It's May of senior year, and the college decision has been made. Besides the constant battling of senioritis (with the senioritis often winning), the stress should be lifted until college starts in the fall.

So what do teens find to stress about during this time? Prom! I think it's good, fun stress, but many pople take it to the extreme. Just about daily I hear about a big crisis because someone's hair appointment isn't at the optimal time, or her nail appointment isn't at the best salon, or her dress alterations make her look fat. I will definitely admit to some time spent obsessing over prom, but not to the same extent as some of these girls.

Each year I pick and choose the expensive little extravagances I want to indulge in that year. So many girls go broke (or make daddy go broke) trying to get every little thing to be perfect. Last year I spent $18 on my dress, so I splurged on getting my nails/hair done, and nice shoes and jewelry. This year I spent a little more on the dress (under $200 which is considered cheap these days) so I'll be doing my own nails and wearing last year' shoes and bag.