Have you ever felt like you were living in a fairytale? That's exactly what I felt last night when I got to join my fiancé at the 241st Marine Corp Birthday Ball. Getting to dress up in a ball gown is always fun, but what is even greater is getting to be apart of the few who get to celebrate the Marine Corp's Birthday. Few wear these dress blues and even fewer stand beside them as their spouses, girlfriends, and boyfriends.
Walking into the military ball with my fiancé last night was amazing. When you first walk in it is cocktail hour and time to meet all of the guys who see my fiancé everyday at work. It is amazing, it is truly a brotherly bond these guys have. Then it is time for the legendary ceremony. The entrance of the colors, the band, the sabres, the guest of honor and the commander. Watching the videos of the evolution of the Marine Corp makes me so proud of my fiancé and all of the Marines as they take on a job few will ever do. The tradition continues with the annual birthday ball cake being cut by the commander to give out. After the ceremony has ended, it is dinner time and then... DANCE PARTY. It is an amazing site to see these Marines getting a chance to sit back, relax, and dance with their friends and family. It is even funny to have to teach them to dance the Macarena and the Cha-Cha Slide. After a few dances it was time to go.
Getting to spend a magical night with my fiancé was amazing. I could not be more proud of my Marine and his brothers and sisters. Thank you Marine Corp and all military branches for what you do. Semper Fidelis. Happy 241st birthday Marines!
