I finally went to a formal! After skipping homecoming and prom throughout high school and staying behind when friends attended Caltech’s formal last year, I decided to buy a ticket this spring. It was… an experience. As expected, there was the bustle of getting ready, a tasty dinner, fun photos, and slightly awkward dancing, but this was followed by the unexpected experience of stepping out into the streets of downtown LA barefoot. More on this later. My excuse for never... Read more →