I'm pretty sure it's the last one; Everyone was having a wonderful time at the party, because the present tense helps it feel more active.
A reflective essay would do better than a personal essay but either one is okay<span />
Its a dependent clause
and i think you meant "until" im not the grammar police but just sayin
The revealed by the phrase " they had no confidant" in Ovid's poem is peaceful and relaxing.