The Oxford Community Church Hollywood & Oscars Themed Ball could not have gone any better last Friday (22 May). It was, by far, one of the best nights of my life. We began on Friday with Stu's arrival at Gloucester Green in regular clothes and his suit in his bag. Together we walked back to my flat, where he got changed and while he did so, I changed in my room. Upon entering the living room in my dress, Stu looked at me and said, "Wow, you look more formal than me... I feel underdressed..." then he paused, and looking at me in the eyes, said, "You look gorgeous," and we embraced. He later revealed via a photo comment just how he felt: "Made me really nervous at first...I was like... erm...ermm... wow!" Katie came downstairs and upon seeing us, complimented us both and I asked if she could take pictures. We took pictures, all the while both of us quite nervous... especially Stu, who was rambling and losing his words, and I thought it was quite cute.
We left shortly after, and upon arriving a bit too early, we went to a nearby path into the park and walked down there, kissing and just enjoying each other's company... we went into the King's Centre hand in hand and we got tickets for our champagne. We went into the hallway and got our glasses of champagne, then had some finger food served to us by students. Stu being his social self, had an easy time getting along with people in the church and introducing himself while finding out about others, while I got to see some familiar faces and enjoy my time with him. He whispered to me, "You have the best dress in the room" at least two times and I tried my best not to blush too much, though that was hard being around him in a suit ;)
We were then led into the main church room area and there in the big hall was where the majority of the Ball was held. We sat down at tables for supper after getting our meals buffet style. Stu was such a gentleman, he got along with everyone at the table and even got a water pitcher and started pouring water for everyone at the table. We got up later to get our desserts and upon coming back with our yummy desserts, I took a photograph of Stu's amazing dessert and Jenny from my Bible Study took a picture of us. And I realized that I'm learning, slowly, about how to deal with small and big issues in a relationship and the value of being honest as conflicts and plots from the devil usually lose their power when they are revealed, talked about honesty, and addressed in a relationship.
There was an "awards ceremony" for all the leavers at the Ball, so I encouraged Jenny to go up, though only afterwards did I realize that technically I count as a leaver as well... so I got a blue certificate :) There was also a neat spoof powerpoint with nominations for best actors and best actresses in movies that it was quite funny throughout. All the leavers also had to go up again for a game of charades, where I got to play the lion to demonstrate "Gladiator" with three other people. Jenny held my hand and dragged me up there. Sweet gal. Stu was in the audience enjoying himself as I'm trying my best to get over my shyness on stage.
I came to meet him afterwards and we watched as two professional ballroom dancers performed a few dances for us. Amazing. Then there was this incredible performance by five guys of "Stronger" by Daft Punk on stage where the guys had words on their bodies and through dance, showed the lyrics to the song. Absolutely incredible. Then a live band came on and began setting up.
Meanwhile, Stu kept eyeing the bouncy castle in the back of the room and I gave him a hint that if he still wanted to go on there, now would be the time... he immediately started walking towards the castle and once we were near it, he picked me up and with me in his arms he jumped on top of it. We practically flew and I had so much fun just bouncing around. Some girls then joined us soon after and wow, it was madness but amazing fun. Afterwards, we joined the dancing crowds. Stu is a fun dance partner and I found myself often not being able to dance properly because I was too busy laughing with him. He had some songs he approved and a lot he wasn't so fond of. Our musical tastes definitely differ a bit, but I let him have his go :) We danced for quite a bit and all the while I'm finding myself liking him more and more. We rested every now and then, until it became late in the evening and Stu was completely beat since he's still sick at this point, so we sat down and just cuddled, resting in each other's arms and talking about the evening. As it passed midnight, we both decided that it's time to go and said a few byes to some people before heading out the door.
We walked back using the dark path in the park in order to enjoy the stars, and what a beautiful night of stars it was. The sky seemed to be painted on... absolutely gorgeous. I told Stu I'm happy to share this with him and he smiled, saying the same... we shared our kisses and took our time walking back, hand in hand... happily in love.
Praise to God for the way He blesses all of us everyday! It is only through Him and with Him that we share this joy, and boy are we both forever grateful for it! ;) Blessings!
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