A bunch of my old high school friends are back in town! High school (or any school before that for that matter) was not much fun. I guess the only high light of high school was winning “best dressed” in my senior class and being editor-in-chief of my yearbook. Alas, I think it would be interesting to see everyone after all this time has passed.

One of my good friends from high school—well, we’re not really good friends anymore—has a band that is putting on this super cool event in a mansion downtown. There are supposed to be a handful of bands, free food and drinks, and some wacky over the top fashion. It’s themed, too! I love themed parties—I think they are so much fun. It’s a film noir party which means I want to dress like a femme fatale! I’ve got this great Vera Wang black dress that kind of reminds of the one Marilyn Monroe wore in Some Like it Hot. I’m going to put my hair in big finger-waves (that’s what they call them) and accent it all with some deep red lipstick.

The femme fatale in a film noir movie is usually blonde and always seductive. I actually made a small short for 365hangers based on film noir! You can check it out at youtube.com/365hangers.

Knowing my old high school buddies, there are going to be some really over the top outfits and they will probably be in character as well. I’m going to review some film noir movies before I leave so that I can strike up conversations if anyone resembles one character in a recognizable way. Plus, as a film student this knowledge is good to have anyway!

I forgot to mention! I got a text on Tuesday from Matt. He said he had a wonderful time and wanted to take me out today if I was free. Well, I wasn’t exactly free and I know people are saying, “You’ve got to let them chase you! Be unavailable!” I’m just not really into that game-playing mentality. Ok, that’s a lie. Sometimes I’m into the mentality, just not with Matt. He’s been through enough and I’ve liked him for too long.

So, what did I do? I invited him along! There’s nothing I’m going to love more than bursting into that party filled with people that only fake being nice with a totally hot guy. He’s going to blow all the girls’ dates out of the water—along with all the boys from high school. Oh, yes. He’s that good looking and his fashion sense makes him even more appealing.

I know he’s going to look amazing tonight. I can’t wait to see what he puts on. He’s taking me out to dinner beforehand. Some restaurant on Sunset Boulevard that everyone has been talking about, but I have not yet had a chance to go. This will be an interesting evening…to say the least!