Just like every girl on this planet I am of course well aware that I am a princess and shall be treated like one at all times. Since I also live in reality and not the wonderland I sometimes regularly wish myself to, I realise that not everybody believes in this. Tomorrow, however, they will.
Because tomorrow is the day I’ve been dreaming of for years. I am going to a ball. A real ball. Not a school’s prom or a gschnas (masquerade) but the 55th Wiener Kaffeesiederball that is taking place under the motto “Melange of Elegance and Joie de Vivre” at Wiener Hofburg and the Redouten Halls tomorrow night.
It is one of “the” and apparently among the most beautiful balls in Vienna. Traditional, old-fashioned and simply wonderful, with roughly 5.000 well-dressed participants.
I secured 2 tickets as early as last November and what more than happy when Mr A agreed to accompany me.
I’m very excited! My grandma added a few centimetres of length to the gown I wore for my prom: a (now) floor-length, dark blue dream of a satin dress that fits me perfectly (because grandma tailor-made it for me all those years ago). I also bought black suede latino dance shoes and talked a beautiful black devoré-pashmina off Mum.
My boss agreed I leave work early tomorrow (at noon) and I’ll have my nails done (still had a voucher from Groupon) before an appointment at the hairdresser’s, after which there’ll be enough time to relax at home, have a snack, get my makeup on, get dressed and do everything else necessary to make sure I look stunning at night.
The official opening ceremony will take place at 9pm so I guess we’ll be planning on arriving around 8, 8:30pm to secure a spot from which we can follow the polonaise.
If I’m especially lucky, there may even be some dancing for me – keep your fingers crossed! In return, I’ll make sure Mr A takes a couple of pictures for you to participate in our evening at the Ball.
