Dress I made
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Monday, March 21, 2005
Saturday, March 19, 2005
December, 1971
December 1, 1971
Well, there went another month down the drain. I wonder if it was worth the effort to write? It looks like this is going to be a VERY GOOD month! Steven likes me! I'm POSITIVE! He acts like it even. Anyway, I have to give a reson for my conclusion. He walked with me back from Drivers Ed and I didn't walk with him & in lunch recess I asked him to save my chair when I left for awhile & Sue sat there and he told her it was my chair (it was right by him) pretty good, huh? Conclusion - I like him very much!
Mr. H was in a good mood during Bookkeeping (shock), so it was fun. I got a bulletin from Milo. It looks good and I really want to go there. I picked up my pictures from Long's and they were awful! Then I went to church and came home with L's.
December 2
Steven didn't come to school today because his uncle came from Denmark, and he got to go get him in San Francisco - so went a boring day. I played Ecology during recess bore, bore. and had a study guide in Bookkeeping. I missed five, and in P.E. we chose basketball teams & would you believe for once in my life I got on a good team? Cindy is our captain. After school we asked the school principal if we could borrow the tape recorder and I listed to Bernd's tape that he sent Michele. It was pretty good, but I don't think sounds the way he looks. Then we goofed off and said a bunch of stupid things. Michele can come over to my house and I can go to hers next year (January 1). That not too bad, I thought it was forever.
December 3
Guess what? (dully). Steven didn't come to school today. So I took his place and sat in his desk and Mr. M called me Steve. He must be sick or else they went someplace else, maybe I'll see him tomorrow - but I doubt it very much. I kinda miss him throwing things at me and cutting me and it's boring not to be bugging him. I guess this sounds like a sob story - well maybe it is.
In lab Mr. H didn't have anything planned so we played Ecology. It was OK. This morning Donna was acting like she was mad at me (just playing around) and we were fighting through notes and then I put them in Stevens desk, I wonder what he will think?
I went to Arvies and Ed was there (shock). In prayer bgands I held hands with Mike (it wasn't that bad).
December 4
Steven told me he would probably bring his uncle to church so that I could see him, but he didn't - boy is he going to get it Monday (if he dare comes!). I was a bad girl, I confess, I read a good book called "Shivering Sands" by Victoria Holt. Shame on me.
My brother brought his girlfriend over (Sherry) and we were listening to records, etc. etc., and my dad is fixing our car and wouldn't take her back (she came with Mike M) so she is staying overnite. She's reading my kooky calendar now. She's a Junior and lives in San Jose. Well, I guess that's about all I did today (as far as I can remember) - Oh yes, Michele's mom said Hi to my mom (shock, shock, shock).
December 5
I got up earlier than I usually do on Sundays (8:00) because Sherry wanted to. We ate breakfast, washed my sheets, made my bed, and did the dishes and cleaned my room (I'm a poet and didn't know it) We watched my brother fix his car and then we decided to go to the flea market, but there is a big field of mud to cross, so we wrecked our shoes (but we cleaned them up) and then we went around the field. On the way we got a carnation (from the cemetary) it was real nice (pink) . At the flea market I got some material for a dress and pants and Sherry and my brother left, so I did my homework. We had a spaghetti dinner at school and then I went to Sue's and watched Walt Disney, Jimmy Stewart, and Bonanza which was yummy. I cut the material out for the dress - it just fit.
December 6
Steven came to school today!!!???? I kinda acted mad for awhile, and then I couldn't stand it. He said his uncle is weird (he wears a tie all the time and cuts his hair about every morning). Steven said he's glad to hear some English at last (they all sat around and talked in Danish). Oh love! love! love! but I doubt if he'll come to school tomorrow.
Michele made a tape for Bernd with just talking. We have to pick new teams in P .E. and guess what, I'll be on the worst team, I know. After school, I should have studied for the Biology and Geometry test, and I was going to, but I would rather make a dress which I did and it is almost finished, but I must get to bed so I can wake up early and study for those ridiculous tests, uck! I got a letter from my cousin David.
December 7
Steven ran a fever "test fever" this morning, so he didn't come to school like I said. Mad, Mad, Mad! I bet I flunked the Geometry test - no sweat. In study hall Mr. M caught me chewing gum after half a year of school (I chew gum almost every day) So I had to write 3 pages of suggestions. oh bore! bore! And I missed 11 on the Biology test. I don't know what letter grade that is yet. Debbie went to Hawaii last week and came back today. Wow, does she have a gorgeous tan and after just 1 week! We have new teams in P.E. and I'm still on Cindy's team - it's OK, but not as good as it was.
I finished making my dress this afternoon and I like it a lot. I'll save the pants to make later. My brother gets to go to HHS because it's too much bother to go back and forth to Mountain View since he wrecked his car. If Steven doesn't come to school I'll scream (I better get ready to scream).
December 8
A-A-A-A-A-H-H-H-H-H (my scream). Well, maybe Stevens "test fever" grew into the flu or something. I feel like getting some vitamins and putting them in his desk. But then, maybe something is wrong with him, who knows? Somebody wrote all over his desk today (I didn't), so I made a note that said I didn't do it and had everone in the room sign it and then I taped/put it on his desk and Donna wrote on his eraser you'd better use this one your desk. I think it's funny. Only 4 people passed Geometry Donna - A, Ed - C, Me -D, Mike -D, and everyone else got an F I guess. I got a B- on the Biology test, which was average. The class pictures came in today and mine are so horrible, I feel like screaming again, but my throat hurts from the last one. (I taped my picture on the front of this diary). Steven's are so BEAUTIFUL and he said I could have a middle sized one. Oh, Love! Love! (if he ever comes to school to get them) At the yard sale, I got a (almost) new hair dryer for cheap -good ehh? We chose names for the Christmas party today, and I got Donna's name - I think Mr. M got my name - in fact I'm almost positive. We are having a fake tree this year (because it's more convenient). I guess I agree.
December 9
I can't think of much that happened today. Steven and Ed were both gone today and Mike's feet smelled awful - he wears sandals and when they get wet (it rained today) and dry - P.U. What a smell! Michele came over for awhile this morning, but she left, because she didn't want her mom to know.
We started decorating the room for the Christmas party and Mr. H got a band together and hat them play volunteers for us. So we would come to their bak-said - it was rather sick. In P.E. our team won every game, so we might have to change our teams around - uck! but I won't be changed, because I'm short. I got a letter from Mike - it's about time - I almost gave up. So I wrote him and David a letter. I washed my hair early and sat under the dryer, but I didn't wait until my hair was dry, so it didn't curl - oh well, better luck next time.
December 10
I couldn't find the black pen, so this one will have to do. Altho' I think the black looks better. Steven wasn't there again today. I didn't think he would, but Ed came. We finished decorating the room and we rearranged our desks in a circle around the round table with the Christmas tree on it. Michele came over again this morning. She's starting to hand around me more now - I don't know why - maybe she's getting tired of Cindy? In Biology we watched 3 dumb movies. Mr. M gave the chapel talk
December 11
Now I know why my eighth grade diary was so boring - because I didn't have anybody in particular to write about. Altho' this one may seem boring to some people. Anyway, I didn't see "him" at church today. Mark came and he was friendly as usual. He came over later in the day to get my brother. I don't care what anybody things or says, but I think he is cute and nice.
I didn't do anything much this afternoon, but read a good book "The Bride of Pendoric" by Virginia Holt. The author of the other book I read - I can't remember the name of it right now.
We went Christmas shopping and I got everybody a present except for grandma! I got my brother two posters, mom a ceramic pitcher (she collects them), dad some gloves and a huge candy cane - a smaller one for myself and Donna some really cute stationery. I think she will like it, but I'm not sure. They didn't have what I was going to get for my brother, but "oh well". I got Steven some vitamins to put in his desk. ha, ha, ha.
December 12
I suppose I will write in here now since I don't have anything else to do. I wrapped all the packages (presents) this morning and it rained all day, but I took Donna's present over to the school and while I was there I put the vitamins in Steven's desk. I wonder what he will say or do? I hope I don't do anything to give myself away. I'm crossing my fingers. In the afternoon I read a book called "At the Forest's Edge" it was real good. I read it before in the "Junior Guide". I wrote Uwe a letter, but I didn't say much. I sent him my school picture and a Christmas card.
I know what my dad got me for Christmas - an electric shaver - goodie! But then we got into a fight about me listening to my records, but I didn't have anything else to do because Sue is busy and I can't go over there. I'm homesick for Steven. I feel sick, I think it's because I am so bored! blah!
December 13
I feel happy! No, Steven didn't come to school, but I did get up the courage to call him on the phone. "he has a bad cold- the flu" but he'll probably come tomorrow. And he wasn't mad or anything - wow - that's a burden off my back!
There were only eight people at school today. That's bad. But I think I like it better when there aren't so many people. Exchange Mike for Steve and Deb for Sue and it would be heavenly.
Oh yes, there is student "week of prayer" this week and Cheryle asked me to pray, so I said "ok" and then she starts telling me all these things to do and I said "I won't" so Otis comes up to me and says that he'll never do anything for me again if I don't pray. So I said I wouldn't pray, but I had to anyway, and it made me so mad! There were only three in Drivers Ed and we stood by the heater.
December 14
Steven came to school today, but not without a sob story. He got a nosebleed this morning and his mom made him go to school anyway. The poor spoiled brat! But it was good to see him. We went "ingathering" and there were only eight people in school again today. Steven didn't go because he might get 'sick' again. "poor baybee". It was cold and icky. We went to Ben Lomand (we is Mr. Mc, Michele, Cindy, Donna, and me). Nobody was home and it started raining etc. It was really ick, so we went back in the afternoon and me and Donna decorated Steven and Ed's desks. They look really good. Oh yes, how much money did we make? Donna and I got $2.81 and Cindy and Michele got $8.65. But we didn't do the worst. Some of the 9th grade girls only got $2.30 something. And I am invited to a dinner party at Michele's tomorrow night (shock!) It's Michele' Birthday, but still....
December 15
Steven was very mean today (maybe it's a sign that he is feeling good). Anyway, he didn't like the way I decorated his desk - but at least he left it the way it was. And he didn't like the Santa Claus that I drew (boo hoo hoo!). Oh well.
We are having two tests tomorrow - Religion and Geometry (flunk!). After school today I decided I should make my candy, but I had to get some syrup. I wish I would have gotten the other kind, because it doesn't taste right and it doesn't have nuts and my brother is eating them all, so I will have to hide them!
I went to Michele's surprise party, she's 16. It was pretty good - but she wasn't very surprised. Then we played games - I played Ranele a game of chess and guess who won - me (of course). No, I was really shocked because Sue is the only person I have won against!!!!!
December 16
Wow! What a day. I got really sick in "week of prayer" today. I think it's because there wasn't enough ventilation, anyway, I couldn't think very well on the tests - so I got 40 on the Geometry and I don't know what on the Religion test (A). But, I'm sure I wiped out quite a bit. I told everybody that I didn't want to like Steven anymore and to help me not to like him, but he was so nice and everything today, I can't help but like him! Sigh!
They changed P.E. teams again. 9th and 10th grades against the 7th and 8th grades. They are pretty good teams - but the 9th grade won!
After school Donna and I went shopping and I spent all my money, but we had a lot of fun. Oh my aching feet!! Then after I got home I made some popcorn balls for school tomorrow, then I wrapped packages. I wrapped them for the family.
P.S. we had a test in Bookkeeping and we put letters on the bottom of the page and it spelled out Merry Christmas backwards. That was the easiest test - wow!
December 17
Boo-hoo-hoo! No more school for two whole weeks - that means I can't see Steve for that long. He was nice again today and he gave me a big pciture of him (as a Christmas prsent). Oh I love it - so I gave him one of mine and he thanked me for it - then he put it in his shirt pocket over his heart. But he made fun of my candy and it made me so, so we had a chalk eraser fight, then he apologized and I gave him a piece of gum.
Donna got me two packages of gum and Mr Mc. got me a little jewel box, that I am trading with Michele - she got chocolates and can't eat them and I don't really need either of them - so why not?
After shcool I was bawling around about Steven and then to occupy my mind I took the 10th grade tree home and decorated it - it looks good! Then I went to the meeting a Arviews although there weren't many people there (heart drawing) I miss you much Steven XXOOXX (heart drawing)
December 18
In Church School we had something a little different - records from religious groups, etc. It was ok. It was also communion, and I did it with Michele. Grandma wanted to participate, so she came to church and also came home for awhile. Ray was here also. I decorated the tree a little.
In the afternoon David (W) and Scott (from 7th grade) came to visit me. They had been to see the old lady that lives in back of us in her neat house. They said she has a skeleton in her garage. She gave them tea and cake - cool, I wish I could have gone with them. But they missed their ride - singing bands - that's why they came to visit me. I got a lettef from my cousin David. After sundown, I strung some popcorn for the tree and wrapped some more presents. I miss Steven terribly! XXOOXXOOXXOO
December 19
oops, forgot to write!
December 20
Sorry I didnt' write yesterday, but if you want to know the truth, I didn't do anything y esterday and when you don't do anything you can't write anything! I didn't do anything much today either. But I did do more than yesterday. I got two letters today. One from Debbie M (who lives in England- she used to be our neighbor) and one from Dorcas, so I spent the morning writing letters.
I've got a bad, bad case of the blahs! Maybe it's just because I miss school and Steven - sounds kinda sick missing school, but I don't really miss the work - I miss the fun we have when we're not working. All I did this afternoon was read a book - then Ray came over for awhile and started bugging me.
I'm invited to a party tomorrow night - so maybe I'll have something to write about - I can't wait until Sue gets back!
December 21
I guess today wasn't too dull, but I didn't do enough to cover a few lines. I decided to do something today - work a jigsaw puzzle - a lot to write about. I read some plays and listened to the radio also.
I decided not to go to that party - I went to the library to get some good books instead - since I have enough space I'll tell you which ones - "The Ivy Tree" by Mary Steward, "Gone with the Wind" in two volumes by Margaret Mitchell, "Greensleeves" by Eloise McGraw and "Kirkland Revels" by Victoria Holt. She really writes good books! I think that's enough to keep me busy for a few days.
We are going to open presents on Thursday night becasue Saturday is Chrismtas and Mom can't get off work Friday - Goodie! Goodie! I put Steven's picture over my bed, so I can look at it all the time.
December 22
There was another burglery last night - they stole the cash register and eight dollars from the shop and that's just a few feet away from our house! I thought I heard something, but I was scared! There have been several burlaries at the school this summer and fall, but not this close! What next?
My brother got into another car wreck. I haven't seen it yet though.
I did about the same things I did yesterday, put some of the jigsaw puzzle together and read. I'm reading "Kirkland Revels" Wow, is it good!
Oh yes, I got a card today from Ed. I was kinda surprised. I sure wish Steven were like him. I think Steven will be a little surpised if I tell him and maybe he'll see what's going on around it. We get to open our presents tomorrow night! WHOOPIE!!!!
December 23
Today was very like yesterday. I got a card from Aunt Betty and a card from Donna, she said Ed sent her a card that says "I Like Christmas" then you open it up and it says "and you too". She was a little put out because she likes another guy named Bob better. I put some more of the jigsaw puzzle together and finished the book "Kirkland" Revels" it was VERY good!
We opened our presents tonight and I got a turtle from my brother (I collect turtles), electric razor from dad - it's real nice, a turtle from mom and also from her 10 dollars - I think I will get some material and patterns, I went to Sears to get these shoes but they didn't have them in my size, DAMN! I also got a puppet. It's real cute. I am adding some more strings and stuff to it, so it will be better. I had a merry, but early Christmas.
December 24
It was Christmas today according to our family, last night was Christmas Eve. We had a big meal (almost same as Thanksgiving, only more) and Wow am I stuffed! I almost got my puzzle put together, but not quite, maybe tomorrow. In the afternoon, we went to visit grandma and to give her her presents. They were having a party and everyone was getting stoned, etc., so I went to sit in the car and dad joined me. Mom got real mad, but that was too much! besides I was bored to death! I didnt' get any mail today, boo-hoo-hoo. I hope I get a letter from Uwe on Monday. That's about all I did today. The Partridge Family has a new song out it's called "I miss Her" it fits me and Steven. I think I will get it.
December 25
I think it's about time I decided to go to bed - I mean it's 12:30 and I am half asleep.
I went to church today and In Church School, the divisions all had the Adult service, but I didn't participate.
In the afternoon, we went up to the canyon (Eureka Canyon where we used to live). It sure is pretty up there. It snowed at Loma Prieta and I wanted to go up there, but nobody else wanted to.
I finished the puzzle this afternoon and started a new one. I also took down the Christmas tree because mom wants to use the table. I'm reading "Greensleeves" and it's delicious - that's why I'm up so late.
December 26
I didn't get up until ten, but I was awake earlier - I stayed up to finish "Greensleeves" It was very good.
I started my Biology experiment on Geotropism, then I got in a mood to really clean my room and rearrange it. It looks ok this way, I guess. It'll do. I then read my brothers diary - un hummmm (it's not that! bad). Then I layed out my material (terry cloth) and placed the pattern, but I didn't cut it out because my back is hurting terribly! My mom says hers does too. All it ever does is rain! rain! rain! Well, let it rain! I don't care that much.
I'm on the first day of my diet and I'm starved already - but I mean to lose 10 lbs. if it takes all year. I bet I'll look and feel a lot better.
December 27
I slept late this morning - then I took a nice clean bath! It sure felt good!
I started reading "The Ivy Tree" and I guess that's about all I did today. Oh yeah, I started to cut my rompers pattern out, but after two pieces, I got a huge blister - so I stopped that and placed and cut out my pants instead.
I went to Sears tonight and got some patterns, zippers, and "Cachet" cologne. I love it. I wanted to get the Partridge Family song or album, but I guess it hasn't been released yet. It's 11:00 now so I guess I'll go to bed.
Steven, I miss you, I can't wait until Monday!
December 28
I finished reading "The Ivy Tree" it was very good. Then I made a pair of pants in about an hour and a half, but they're way too big! I got a letter from Donna today, and I mailed one again - she'll get it tomorrow, but there was skating and I saw her today, so I told her everything I said in the letter. She said she came over, but I guess I didn't hear her? Michele came back from Mexico, and she called and told me all about it. She got me a hair thingie. It's nice. She got a letter from Bernd and one from a guy she wrote to who is in the army. Cindy Z was back, but I didn't have much to say to her. Also, today, I cut out my material and started it. It's a darling dress and I'll love it - I hope Steven does too. Well, it's 11:00 o'clock.
December 29
I finished my dress and I'm not so sure I like it or not. It's really cute, but on me? Oh, well.
I got a letter from Mike and he sent a picture, it's real good too. I didn't write back because I don't have any more stamps, so I hope he doesn't mind waiting.
I started reading "Gone with the Wind" and so far it's boring!
We went shopping tonight and I made mom buy the material. That's not nice, so now I can save the money and get the album or I'll probably get some stationery, who knows? Then we went grocery shopping and I got some Herbal shampoo, that I think will be good plus a bunch of other "necessities. "only" 4 more days until I see Steven (at school, unless he comes to church)
December 30
My brother's birthday was today, that means he's 18, an adult. He had to go register for the draft, too. I made him a couple of pies - Pumpkin, his favorite and they turned out good, even I must say so, but I didn't eat much because of my diet. I think I've lost 3 lbs., not bad.
I wrote Mike a letter and didn't get any, but I don't know when he'll get it because we don't have any stamps. Otherwise, all I did was cut out my material and read "Got with the Wind" it's ok, I guess. I washed my hair with the Herbal shampoo and so far it's good. It's after 11 now so I'll close for lack of anything more to say. They had recreation, but I didn't go. Only 1 more day left to this year, my how time (wings) flies (wings).
December 31
This year is just about shot, gone down the drain, wiped-out, etc. Sigh!
The last day of 1971 and what did I do? nothing to speak of. I started making my dress, but got bored and read "Gone with the Wind" Mom made me wash the dishes and Michele called, then Donna came over and I tried to record, but I think something is wrong with the speaker. Right now I'm writing in this diary (no kidding), but I was reading "Gone with the Wind" it's a yummy book (now) but it's soooo long, but I'm almost finished with the first volume. It's only 11:15, but I'm very tired so won't say up. They say that whatever you do on January 1, you do the rest of the year, so I hope I see Steven tomorrow!
Well, there went another month down the drain. I wonder if it was worth the effort to write? It looks like this is going to be a VERY GOOD month! Steven likes me! I'm POSITIVE! He acts like it even. Anyway, I have to give a reson for my conclusion. He walked with me back from Drivers Ed and I didn't walk with him & in lunch recess I asked him to save my chair when I left for awhile & Sue sat there and he told her it was my chair (it was right by him) pretty good, huh? Conclusion - I like him very much!
Mr. H was in a good mood during Bookkeeping (shock), so it was fun. I got a bulletin from Milo. It looks good and I really want to go there. I picked up my pictures from Long's and they were awful! Then I went to church and came home with L's.
December 2
Steven didn't come to school today because his uncle came from Denmark, and he got to go get him in San Francisco - so went a boring day. I played Ecology during recess bore, bore. and had a study guide in Bookkeeping. I missed five, and in P.E. we chose basketball teams & would you believe for once in my life I got on a good team? Cindy is our captain. After school we asked the school principal if we could borrow the tape recorder and I listed to Bernd's tape that he sent Michele. It was pretty good, but I don't think sounds the way he looks. Then we goofed off and said a bunch of stupid things. Michele can come over to my house and I can go to hers next year (January 1). That not too bad, I thought it was forever.
December 3
Guess what? (dully). Steven didn't come to school today. So I took his place and sat in his desk and Mr. M called me Steve. He must be sick or else they went someplace else, maybe I'll see him tomorrow - but I doubt it very much. I kinda miss him throwing things at me and cutting me and it's boring not to be bugging him. I guess this sounds like a sob story - well maybe it is.
In lab Mr. H didn't have anything planned so we played Ecology. It was OK. This morning Donna was acting like she was mad at me (just playing around) and we were fighting through notes and then I put them in Stevens desk, I wonder what he will think?
I went to Arvies and Ed was there (shock). In prayer bgands I held hands with Mike (it wasn't that bad).
December 4
Steven told me he would probably bring his uncle to church so that I could see him, but he didn't - boy is he going to get it Monday (if he dare comes!). I was a bad girl, I confess, I read a good book called "Shivering Sands" by Victoria Holt. Shame on me.
My brother brought his girlfriend over (Sherry) and we were listening to records, etc. etc., and my dad is fixing our car and wouldn't take her back (she came with Mike M) so she is staying overnite. She's reading my kooky calendar now. She's a Junior and lives in San Jose. Well, I guess that's about all I did today (as far as I can remember) - Oh yes, Michele's mom said Hi to my mom (shock, shock, shock).
December 5
I got up earlier than I usually do on Sundays (8:00) because Sherry wanted to. We ate breakfast, washed my sheets, made my bed, and did the dishes and cleaned my room (I'm a poet and didn't know it) We watched my brother fix his car and then we decided to go to the flea market, but there is a big field of mud to cross, so we wrecked our shoes (but we cleaned them up) and then we went around the field. On the way we got a carnation (from the cemetary) it was real nice (pink) . At the flea market I got some material for a dress and pants and Sherry and my brother left, so I did my homework. We had a spaghetti dinner at school and then I went to Sue's and watched Walt Disney, Jimmy Stewart, and Bonanza which was yummy. I cut the material out for the dress - it just fit.
December 6
Steven came to school today!!!???? I kinda acted mad for awhile, and then I couldn't stand it. He said his uncle is weird (he wears a tie all the time and cuts his hair about every morning). Steven said he's glad to hear some English at last (they all sat around and talked in Danish). Oh love! love! love! but I doubt if he'll come to school tomorrow.
Michele made a tape for Bernd with just talking. We have to pick new teams in P .E. and guess what, I'll be on the worst team, I know. After school, I should have studied for the Biology and Geometry test, and I was going to, but I would rather make a dress which I did and it is almost finished, but I must get to bed so I can wake up early and study for those ridiculous tests, uck! I got a letter from my cousin David.
December 7
Steven ran a fever "test fever" this morning, so he didn't come to school like I said. Mad, Mad, Mad! I bet I flunked the Geometry test - no sweat. In study hall Mr. M caught me chewing gum after half a year of school (I chew gum almost every day) So I had to write 3 pages of suggestions. oh bore! bore! And I missed 11 on the Biology test. I don't know what letter grade that is yet. Debbie went to Hawaii last week and came back today. Wow, does she have a gorgeous tan and after just 1 week! We have new teams in P.E. and I'm still on Cindy's team - it's OK, but not as good as it was.
I finished making my dress this afternoon and I like it a lot. I'll save the pants to make later. My brother gets to go to HHS because it's too much bother to go back and forth to Mountain View since he wrecked his car. If Steven doesn't come to school I'll scream (I better get ready to scream).
December 8
A-A-A-A-A-H-H-H-H-H (my scream). Well, maybe Stevens "test fever" grew into the flu or something. I feel like getting some vitamins and putting them in his desk. But then, maybe something is wrong with him, who knows? Somebody wrote all over his desk today (I didn't), so I made a note that said I didn't do it and had everone in the room sign it and then I taped/put it on his desk and Donna wrote on his eraser you'd better use this one your desk. I think it's funny. Only 4 people passed Geometry Donna - A, Ed - C, Me -D, Mike -D, and everyone else got an F I guess. I got a B- on the Biology test, which was average. The class pictures came in today and mine are so horrible, I feel like screaming again, but my throat hurts from the last one. (I taped my picture on the front of this diary). Steven's are so BEAUTIFUL and he said I could have a middle sized one. Oh, Love! Love! (if he ever comes to school to get them) At the yard sale, I got a (almost) new hair dryer for cheap -good ehh? We chose names for the Christmas party today, and I got Donna's name - I think Mr. M got my name - in fact I'm almost positive. We are having a fake tree this year (because it's more convenient). I guess I agree.
December 9
I can't think of much that happened today. Steven and Ed were both gone today and Mike's feet smelled awful - he wears sandals and when they get wet (it rained today) and dry - P.U. What a smell! Michele came over for awhile this morning, but she left, because she didn't want her mom to know.
We started decorating the room for the Christmas party and Mr. H got a band together and hat them play volunteers for us. So we would come to their bak-said - it was rather sick. In P.E. our team won every game, so we might have to change our teams around - uck! but I won't be changed, because I'm short. I got a letter from Mike - it's about time - I almost gave up. So I wrote him and David a letter. I washed my hair early and sat under the dryer, but I didn't wait until my hair was dry, so it didn't curl - oh well, better luck next time.
December 10
I couldn't find the black pen, so this one will have to do. Altho' I think the black looks better. Steven wasn't there again today. I didn't think he would, but Ed came. We finished decorating the room and we rearranged our desks in a circle around the round table with the Christmas tree on it. Michele came over again this morning. She's starting to hand around me more now - I don't know why - maybe she's getting tired of Cindy? In Biology we watched 3 dumb movies. Mr. M gave the chapel talk
December 11
Now I know why my eighth grade diary was so boring - because I didn't have anybody in particular to write about. Altho' this one may seem boring to some people. Anyway, I didn't see "him" at church today. Mark came and he was friendly as usual. He came over later in the day to get my brother. I don't care what anybody things or says, but I think he is cute and nice.
I didn't do anything much this afternoon, but read a good book "The Bride of Pendoric" by Virginia Holt. The author of the other book I read - I can't remember the name of it right now.
We went Christmas shopping and I got everybody a present except for grandma! I got my brother two posters, mom a ceramic pitcher (she collects them), dad some gloves and a huge candy cane - a smaller one for myself and Donna some really cute stationery. I think she will like it, but I'm not sure. They didn't have what I was going to get for my brother, but "oh well". I got Steven some vitamins to put in his desk. ha, ha, ha.
December 12
I suppose I will write in here now since I don't have anything else to do. I wrapped all the packages (presents) this morning and it rained all day, but I took Donna's present over to the school and while I was there I put the vitamins in Steven's desk. I wonder what he will say or do? I hope I don't do anything to give myself away. I'm crossing my fingers. In the afternoon I read a book called "At the Forest's Edge" it was real good. I read it before in the "Junior Guide". I wrote Uwe a letter, but I didn't say much. I sent him my school picture and a Christmas card.
I know what my dad got me for Christmas - an electric shaver - goodie! But then we got into a fight about me listening to my records, but I didn't have anything else to do because Sue is busy and I can't go over there. I'm homesick for Steven. I feel sick, I think it's because I am so bored! blah!
December 13
I feel happy! No, Steven didn't come to school, but I did get up the courage to call him on the phone. "he has a bad cold- the flu" but he'll probably come tomorrow. And he wasn't mad or anything - wow - that's a burden off my back!
There were only eight people at school today. That's bad. But I think I like it better when there aren't so many people. Exchange Mike for Steve and Deb for Sue and it would be heavenly.
Oh yes, there is student "week of prayer" this week and Cheryle asked me to pray, so I said "ok" and then she starts telling me all these things to do and I said "I won't" so Otis comes up to me and says that he'll never do anything for me again if I don't pray. So I said I wouldn't pray, but I had to anyway, and it made me so mad! There were only three in Drivers Ed and we stood by the heater.
December 14
Steven came to school today, but not without a sob story. He got a nosebleed this morning and his mom made him go to school anyway. The poor spoiled brat! But it was good to see him. We went "ingathering" and there were only eight people in school again today. Steven didn't go because he might get 'sick' again. "poor baybee". It was cold and icky. We went to Ben Lomand (we is Mr. Mc, Michele, Cindy, Donna, and me). Nobody was home and it started raining etc. It was really ick, so we went back in the afternoon and me and Donna decorated Steven and Ed's desks. They look really good. Oh yes, how much money did we make? Donna and I got $2.81 and Cindy and Michele got $8.65. But we didn't do the worst. Some of the 9th grade girls only got $2.30 something. And I am invited to a dinner party at Michele's tomorrow night (shock!) It's Michele' Birthday, but still....
December 15
Steven was very mean today (maybe it's a sign that he is feeling good). Anyway, he didn't like the way I decorated his desk - but at least he left it the way it was. And he didn't like the Santa Claus that I drew (boo hoo hoo!). Oh well.
We are having two tests tomorrow - Religion and Geometry (flunk!). After school today I decided I should make my candy, but I had to get some syrup. I wish I would have gotten the other kind, because it doesn't taste right and it doesn't have nuts and my brother is eating them all, so I will have to hide them!
I went to Michele's surprise party, she's 16. It was pretty good - but she wasn't very surprised. Then we played games - I played Ranele a game of chess and guess who won - me (of course). No, I was really shocked because Sue is the only person I have won against!!!!!
December 16
Wow! What a day. I got really sick in "week of prayer" today. I think it's because there wasn't enough ventilation, anyway, I couldn't think very well on the tests - so I got 40 on the Geometry and I don't know what on the Religion test (A). But, I'm sure I wiped out quite a bit. I told everybody that I didn't want to like Steven anymore and to help me not to like him, but he was so nice and everything today, I can't help but like him! Sigh!
They changed P.E. teams again. 9th and 10th grades against the 7th and 8th grades. They are pretty good teams - but the 9th grade won!
After school Donna and I went shopping and I spent all my money, but we had a lot of fun. Oh my aching feet!! Then after I got home I made some popcorn balls for school tomorrow, then I wrapped packages. I wrapped them for the family.
P.S. we had a test in Bookkeeping and we put letters on the bottom of the page and it spelled out Merry Christmas backwards. That was the easiest test - wow!
December 17
Boo-hoo-hoo! No more school for two whole weeks - that means I can't see Steve for that long. He was nice again today and he gave me a big pciture of him (as a Christmas prsent). Oh I love it - so I gave him one of mine and he thanked me for it - then he put it in his shirt pocket over his heart. But he made fun of my candy and it made me so, so we had a chalk eraser fight, then he apologized and I gave him a piece of gum.
Donna got me two packages of gum and Mr Mc. got me a little jewel box, that I am trading with Michele - she got chocolates and can't eat them and I don't really need either of them - so why not?
After shcool I was bawling around about Steven and then to occupy my mind I took the 10th grade tree home and decorated it - it looks good! Then I went to the meeting a Arviews although there weren't many people there (heart drawing) I miss you much Steven XXOOXX (heart drawing)
December 18
In Church School we had something a little different - records from religious groups, etc. It was ok. It was also communion, and I did it with Michele. Grandma wanted to participate, so she came to church and also came home for awhile. Ray was here also. I decorated the tree a little.
In the afternoon David (W) and Scott (from 7th grade) came to visit me. They had been to see the old lady that lives in back of us in her neat house. They said she has a skeleton in her garage. She gave them tea and cake - cool, I wish I could have gone with them. But they missed their ride - singing bands - that's why they came to visit me. I got a lettef from my cousin David. After sundown, I strung some popcorn for the tree and wrapped some more presents. I miss Steven terribly! XXOOXXOOXXOO
December 19
oops, forgot to write!
December 20
Sorry I didnt' write yesterday, but if you want to know the truth, I didn't do anything y esterday and when you don't do anything you can't write anything! I didn't do anything much today either. But I did do more than yesterday. I got two letters today. One from Debbie M (who lives in England- she used to be our neighbor) and one from Dorcas, so I spent the morning writing letters.
I've got a bad, bad case of the blahs! Maybe it's just because I miss school and Steven - sounds kinda sick missing school, but I don't really miss the work - I miss the fun we have when we're not working. All I did this afternoon was read a book - then Ray came over for awhile and started bugging me.
I'm invited to a party tomorrow night - so maybe I'll have something to write about - I can't wait until Sue gets back!
December 21
I guess today wasn't too dull, but I didn't do enough to cover a few lines. I decided to do something today - work a jigsaw puzzle - a lot to write about. I read some plays and listened to the radio also.
I decided not to go to that party - I went to the library to get some good books instead - since I have enough space I'll tell you which ones - "The Ivy Tree" by Mary Steward, "Gone with the Wind" in two volumes by Margaret Mitchell, "Greensleeves" by Eloise McGraw and "Kirkland Revels" by Victoria Holt. She really writes good books! I think that's enough to keep me busy for a few days.
We are going to open presents on Thursday night becasue Saturday is Chrismtas and Mom can't get off work Friday - Goodie! Goodie! I put Steven's picture over my bed, so I can look at it all the time.
December 22
There was another burglery last night - they stole the cash register and eight dollars from the shop and that's just a few feet away from our house! I thought I heard something, but I was scared! There have been several burlaries at the school this summer and fall, but not this close! What next?
My brother got into another car wreck. I haven't seen it yet though.
I did about the same things I did yesterday, put some of the jigsaw puzzle together and read. I'm reading "Kirkland Revels" Wow, is it good!
Oh yes, I got a card today from Ed. I was kinda surprised. I sure wish Steven were like him. I think Steven will be a little surpised if I tell him and maybe he'll see what's going on around it. We get to open our presents tomorrow night! WHOOPIE!!!!
December 23
Today was very like yesterday. I got a card from Aunt Betty and a card from Donna, she said Ed sent her a card that says "I Like Christmas" then you open it up and it says "and you too". She was a little put out because she likes another guy named Bob better. I put some more of the jigsaw puzzle together and finished the book "Kirkland" Revels" it was VERY good!
We opened our presents tonight and I got a turtle from my brother (I collect turtles), electric razor from dad - it's real nice, a turtle from mom and also from her 10 dollars - I think I will get some material and patterns, I went to Sears to get these shoes but they didn't have them in my size, DAMN! I also got a puppet. It's real cute. I am adding some more strings and stuff to it, so it will be better. I had a merry, but early Christmas.
December 24
It was Christmas today according to our family, last night was Christmas Eve. We had a big meal (almost same as Thanksgiving, only more) and Wow am I stuffed! I almost got my puzzle put together, but not quite, maybe tomorrow. In the afternoon, we went to visit grandma and to give her her presents. They were having a party and everyone was getting stoned, etc., so I went to sit in the car and dad joined me. Mom got real mad, but that was too much! besides I was bored to death! I didnt' get any mail today, boo-hoo-hoo. I hope I get a letter from Uwe on Monday. That's about all I did today. The Partridge Family has a new song out it's called "I miss Her" it fits me and Steven. I think I will get it.
December 25
I think it's about time I decided to go to bed - I mean it's 12:30 and I am half asleep.
I went to church today and In Church School, the divisions all had the Adult service, but I didn't participate.
In the afternoon, we went up to the canyon (Eureka Canyon where we used to live). It sure is pretty up there. It snowed at Loma Prieta and I wanted to go up there, but nobody else wanted to.
I finished the puzzle this afternoon and started a new one. I also took down the Christmas tree because mom wants to use the table. I'm reading "Greensleeves" and it's delicious - that's why I'm up so late.
December 26
I didn't get up until ten, but I was awake earlier - I stayed up to finish "Greensleeves" It was very good.
I started my Biology experiment on Geotropism, then I got in a mood to really clean my room and rearrange it. It looks ok this way, I guess. It'll do. I then read my brothers diary - un hummmm (it's not that! bad). Then I layed out my material (terry cloth) and placed the pattern, but I didn't cut it out because my back is hurting terribly! My mom says hers does too. All it ever does is rain! rain! rain! Well, let it rain! I don't care that much.
I'm on the first day of my diet and I'm starved already - but I mean to lose 10 lbs. if it takes all year. I bet I'll look and feel a lot better.
December 27
I slept late this morning - then I took a nice clean bath! It sure felt good!
I started reading "The Ivy Tree" and I guess that's about all I did today. Oh yeah, I started to cut my rompers pattern out, but after two pieces, I got a huge blister - so I stopped that and placed and cut out my pants instead.
I went to Sears tonight and got some patterns, zippers, and "Cachet" cologne. I love it. I wanted to get the Partridge Family song or album, but I guess it hasn't been released yet. It's 11:00 now so I guess I'll go to bed.
Steven, I miss you, I can't wait until Monday!
December 28
I finished reading "The Ivy Tree" it was very good. Then I made a pair of pants in about an hour and a half, but they're way too big! I got a letter from Donna today, and I mailed one again - she'll get it tomorrow, but there was skating and I saw her today, so I told her everything I said in the letter. She said she came over, but I guess I didn't hear her? Michele came back from Mexico, and she called and told me all about it. She got me a hair thingie. It's nice. She got a letter from Bernd and one from a guy she wrote to who is in the army. Cindy Z was back, but I didn't have much to say to her. Also, today, I cut out my material and started it. It's a darling dress and I'll love it - I hope Steven does too. Well, it's 11:00 o'clock.
December 29
I finished my dress and I'm not so sure I like it or not. It's really cute, but on me? Oh, well.
I got a letter from Mike and he sent a picture, it's real good too. I didn't write back because I don't have any more stamps, so I hope he doesn't mind waiting.
I started reading "Gone with the Wind" and so far it's boring!
We went shopping tonight and I made mom buy the material. That's not nice, so now I can save the money and get the album or I'll probably get some stationery, who knows? Then we went grocery shopping and I got some Herbal shampoo, that I think will be good plus a bunch of other "necessities. "only" 4 more days until I see Steven (at school, unless he comes to church)
December 30
My brother's birthday was today, that means he's 18, an adult. He had to go register for the draft, too. I made him a couple of pies - Pumpkin, his favorite and they turned out good, even I must say so, but I didn't eat much because of my diet. I think I've lost 3 lbs., not bad.
I wrote Mike a letter and didn't get any, but I don't know when he'll get it because we don't have any stamps. Otherwise, all I did was cut out my material and read "Got with the Wind" it's ok, I guess. I washed my hair with the Herbal shampoo and so far it's good. It's after 11 now so I'll close for lack of anything more to say. They had recreation, but I didn't go. Only 1 more day left to this year, my how time (wings) flies (wings).
December 31
This year is just about shot, gone down the drain, wiped-out, etc. Sigh!
The last day of 1971 and what did I do? nothing to speak of. I started making my dress, but got bored and read "Gone with the Wind" Mom made me wash the dishes and Michele called, then Donna came over and I tried to record, but I think something is wrong with the speaker. Right now I'm writing in this diary (no kidding), but I was reading "Gone with the Wind" it's a yummy book (now) but it's soooo long, but I'm almost finished with the first volume. It's only 11:15, but I'm very tired so won't say up. They say that whatever you do on January 1, you do the rest of the year, so I hope I see Steven tomorrow!
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Saturday, March 12, 2005
November 1971
November 1, 1971
Two months of school. It doesn't seem like it. Just think only 7 months left (groan). I stuffed myself with candy all day just about. Highwaters & Long John's were ill today and we had a good movie in Biology on reproduction & Highwaters at least should have seen it. We had a test in English. Oh groan. I think Mike (Hoss) likes me and I like him too, but just for a friend. After school I bought Ranele's chess set and we played a game. We didn't get to finish it tho'. I don' t think either of us would have won, it was kinda like a cat game. Ray is back "home" again. Cheryl came over and I went to Pathfinders (church youth club similar to Boy/Girl Scouts) with her and then we played some chess. She won - anyway she would have.
November 2
Highwaters and Long John's were sick again today, so I bugged Hoss all day and I think he got a little perturbed. I wore my coulottes today and Michele's mom (the school secretary) called me into the office and made me go home and change them and I have always worn them before. I hate her sooo much. Just because of a record (In-a-gadda-da-vida) she has to hold a grudge and try to get back at me. After school today, I played Ranele a game of chess while Michele trimmed my hair - it sure needed it - I won't cut it again until around Christmas. I had a whole mess of homework tonight, but I didn't feel like doing it. But I tried to make myself. I can't think of anything else that I did today except blah, and I'm reading a book.
November 3
Long Johns came to school! (Number one shock of the year) and all the girls swarmed around him and I think it was funny. But wait until Highwaters gets back. We had a test in Religion today and I probably flunked. This morning before school, Too Much came over and we pulled all kinds of dirty tricks on Ray. In Bookkeeping the groups were changed. Kissy traded places with Hippie and I'm the group leader (sickening). I'm hinting around at Long Johns for Highwaters to ask me to the Thanksgiving Banquet on the 23rd. But I doubt if he will. I went to church tonight and all we did was goof off pretty much, but it was OK. I sincerely hope that Highwaters comes to school tomorrow.
November 4
I got a C on the Religion test, and today was the last day of the quarter or grading period. I had to take the Biology test over too. I did a lot better - I got 13. I also had to get my hearing tested and she said it was real good. I think Ed will take Donna to the Banquet. Blast. Because I know Steven won't ask me and it makes me mad!
After school today Donna and I skated around in the gym until Ray and my brother came and then we played keep-away. It was kinda fun, but oh my aching legs. We went shopping tonight and I got a card for Mike (I got his letter today) and I wrote him and sent him a present for his 16th birthday.
November 5
Blast! Steven had to come to school today and he wasn't supposed to because I was supposed to tell Ed a plan me and Donna had. I was glad I got to see him tho' and I challenged him to a game of chess on Monday. I bet he will win. The school principal had chapel and everyone was talking it was kinda funny, but not very nice. In Biology lab we learned how to make an insect collection (ick), and we watched a boring movie.
After school I played Ray a couple of games of chess and he won, but he said I did good for how long I've been playing. Maybe I have a little hope for Monday.
November 6
I just heard David Cassidy's new song (a rerun) Cherish. I like it OK, but I liked it the way the other group (the Associations) did it better.
Steven came to church today and I said Hi and he nodded - I just heard Cherish again. After church I went to visit my grandma (who was in a nursing home, due to a stroke) and then we went to Eureka Canyon to the house where we used to live. I saw an old friend, Fred, wow! what a doll! While were were up there I found an edible mushroom (but I didn't eat it) and a birds nest. Nothing was going on at school tonight, so I fixed my chess set up - it looks pretty good except my dad put the hook on crooked and it made me mad. Well, I think I'll go to bed since I don't have anything better to do...
November 7
I had to get up early as usual and water the D lawn (bore) and then I cleaned my filthy room. At lunch, I was playing a game of chess with Ray and Fritz was over so he helped me, but Ray won anyway. Last Sunday I replanted my corn (for Biology) and it's coming up already.
I didn't study much today, so guess what I'll get bad grades all the time, Ha, Ha and I could care less! I'm reading an ancient book published in 1898. It's a little hard to understand, but it's ok.
I went to Sue's to watch TV and all kinds of good things were on. Next week is "Horse in the Grey Flannel Suit" with Kurt Russell, oh love!
November 8
Yesterday was the Pathfinder Fair and Donna said she was with Ed, so he will probably ask her to the Banquet. Ed talked to Steven today and Steven said he would think about asking me to the Banquest - I hope he thinks real hard.
In noon recess, I played Steven a game of chess and I swear I couldn't think, so he won, oh well, better luck next time.
After school I tried to do some Bookkeeping, sick. Ray says he wants to meet Steven, but that's too bad. My mom got bored so we went to JC Penny's and I got some clothes. I sure needed them. I also got a letter from my cousin David.
November 9
I was in a fairly good mood today and in study hall we were supposed to finish our Bookkeeping, but mine was all wrong, so I gave up. So Steven and the rest of us were goofing off and acting stupid. During the noon hour, I played Steven another game of chess & he won, but I think I did much better.
Guess what I'm getting in Bookkeeping and Biology - A's. I don't think I was more shocked in all my life!
After shool today Donna came over and we were goofing off. In P.E. the girls got to play football, but I thought it was sick. I played Ray a chess game, and he won - no shock.
November 10
Ed didn't come to school - Blast!!! Don was at school all day - he quit MBA. We had 2 tests in Driver's Ed and I missed 9 on both tests together. Sick.
At lunch I played Sue a game of chess and won (for once in my life). On the way to P.E. I had Donna ask Steve if he was going to ask me and he said he didn't know, but he would if Ed asked Donna - and later I heard that Steve was pretty sure that Ed would ask Donna, so I'm pretty sure.
After school today I had to make a couple of pumpkin pies for the bake sale on Friday, so we can go on the ski trip. Ray bought one for $1.50 and gave us all a piece. It was pretty good, even if I must say so myself.
November 11
What a day! I woke up and it was raining. I went to school pretty early and Steven came so I was yakking to him. I'm getting B's in Religion, Geometry, and Literature, which is good - no C's so far. In study hall I started to play Mike a game of chess, but didn't finish it, then we were telling a bunch of jokes, and Mr. M got all pushed. In lunch recess, Steve almost asked me, but he chickened out - blast!!!!!!!!!
Tonight was the 9th and 10th grade swim party. It was real fun. I really enjoyed myself. Mark was there and we played keep away and things like that. Afterwards, I went to Cheryl's house and Me and Sue goofed off there. It was OK - it's 10:30 so I'll close
P.S. we have new groups for Bookkeeping and Biology - I'm a group leader in both - my groups are Me, Nanette and Michele in Bookkeeping and Biology is Me, Steve (yeah!) and Yvonne.
November 12
If I thought yesterday was bad, today was worse - it rained a little and Steven acted funny and I acted funny all day. I don't think he will ask me, but Donna does.
Our class had a bake sale for the ski trip (I think I already said that) and Steve's dad made all kinds of brownies (Steve's dad was a baker/pastry chef at the State University). Altogether we made $15.00 which is pretty good. In Biology we were supposed to have reports, but nobody gave theirs. It was kinda funny. In study period I played the dot game with Mike - he won by 1 point!
After school, Timmy woke up and I had to feed him. Then I helped Donna for awhile. Tonight I went with my dad to see the flourescent waves at the beach. It was cool - the way the waves lighted up.
November 13
It rained last night and during church, but it cleared up later. Steve came to church. I sat with some 8th and 9th graders and we discussed "you know who". He waved to me (whoopie). After church we went to visit my grandmother, but she was asleep, so we left. I read this really good book (shame on me) , but I couldn't resist the temptation. Timmy woke up, so I fed him and then took him for a walk in the mud puddles.
The annual book fair was tonight and Ed asked Donna - goodie - that means that Steven will ask me on Tuesday. Sandy, an old friend, was there and so was John E. he was really mad at Donna. In all I had a very enjoyable time (because I was in a good mood........)
November 14
I didn't have to get up early on this Sunday day, because of all the rain - so I didn't have to water, but I still had my weekend home-work to do.
Ray is all interested in bead stringing, so I had to show him how to do that, so I sorted some beads while I was doing that. Then I read "Airport" a good book - I guess I haven't read it far enough. I also wrote a letter to Milo and would you believe, I wrote Dorcas a letter, she'll probably faint when she gets it!
I went to Sue's and watched Walt Disney. "Horse in the Grey Flannel Suit" was on, it was real good & Jimmy Stewart and Bonanza - very - very - good.
November 15
We didn't have to go to school today because of parent-teacher conferences and we can't play chess in school anymore because Ellen White says so. It doesn't make sense to me. I cleaned up my room somewhat and changed the bulletin board. This afternoon, I got bored, so I went to Sue's house. We played some chess and checkers and I won every game we played - pretty good - huh? I guess I just had a lucky streak.
Otis called tonight and wanted to know if I could play any instruments - I said clarinet - and he wants me to play it at the Banquet, but I said I didn't know if I was going (uck)
November 16
Well, guess who didn't come to school today - Steven, right! Vivian (Steve's carpool) wasn't there either so his mom probably didn't want to take him (my logical conclusion). We were cracking all kinds of mean, dirty jokes about him that I hope he doesn't ever find out about. He'll probably be at school tomorrow.
I got my report card today - 3 A's and 4 B's - pretty good. I got a dollar for each A - pretty good. I also got a "huge" letter from Uwe with a lot of things in it including a 1914 50 Mark note and some pictures of him and Bernd. I had to show them to Michele and she really liked it except Bernd's picture. Other than that, nothing else worth writing about happened today - SORRY!
November 17
Steven came to school today and was a nervous wreck - you wouldn't believe it, I couldn't concentrate on a thing. I didn't make honor roll, but I was honorable mention - sick & I got all A's and B's (except for a B- in Drivers Ed - and you don't even have to take that!
Everybody was bugging me about Steve and I know everybody was bugging him, I'm surprised he didn't go insane. Anyway he gave me a note and asked me and I didn't see it until I got home and I probably wouldn't have seen it then, except I had some pictures in it. We moved our desks around and I sit in the front row kittycorner from Steven and in front of Ed and kittycorner from Donna. Oh yes, I got the material today to make my dress for the Banquet.
November 18
Today isn't even worth writing about - Steven acts like he is afraid of me and I act the same way. I'm going to try to break the ice tomorrow. We watched a movie in Bookkeeping and it was about Biology - it was sick. Nothing of coincidence happened at school. After school me and Donna went updown with her mom (she always gets her hair done on Thursday) and we went window shopping - it was a real blast to look at all the clothes, etc. After I got home I started cutting my material, and I remembered I had to fix supper. I swear I don't know when I'm boing to make the dumb thing. Then we went shopping and I got a bunch of B.S. (bull shit) as usual.
November 19
I did it! Steve came to school and I made him play me a game of mini football and it worked. We were normal and we bugged each other and joked and acted like we usually do. I'm glad because I was worried. In Religion class we got to watch a movie for Drivers Ed. It was real gory. In recess Donna, Ed, Steven and I played a game of Ecology for Biology points - it was fun because we were all fighting over it.
In Biology we got in our groups and poked our fingers for blood testing. I'm A negative, Steven is O positive -which is a bad combination for kids (as if we'll get married). Ray's mom came up from Mexico which was a slight surprise (Ray's father was going to Medical School in Mexico).
November 20
I had to play the piano for church school today and they never would have known I knew how, if it wasn't for Dan and his stupid brother Rob (they are Ray's brothers). MBA had the church service and it was boring. As usual, I sat in the balcony with Cheryl. Steven didn't come - blast!
I got a letter from Mike finally and he sent me a picture of him on his Yamaha motorcycle. It's a really neat picture, but the picture didn't look like him.
I didn't do much else, but read a book. I also worked on my formal, and finished the bodice.
November 21
I had to get up early to water the lawn - luck doesn't last forever I guess. I had to clean the living room for Tueday(for when Steven comes over - if he does). Babes is sick again. I think it's a cold, anyway, he sneezes and has a runny nose, so I gave him some vitamins.
I worked on my formal all afternoon and I finished it except for the hem. I guess it looks OK, it has a REAL low-cut neckline.
Ray is going to live in San Jose with his girlfriends grandmother - he got a job up there.
I went to Sue's to watch Walt Disney - I went with my brother and Ray in my brother's little sports car (cozy) (an Alpha Romeo Spyder). The conclusion to "Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit" was lovely.
November 22
Steven said he didn't come to church because he was in Oakland helping is brother (or brother-in-law, I can't remember which.) E.W. was gone so we had a substitute Mrs. L. She was pretty good. Steven said (in Religion class) that he can write things down easier than he can say them, and everybody started cracking up - and he got sooo embarassed. We watched a movie in Drivers Ed. and we sat together - kinda - and we also watched a movie in Biology, but that was something else.
Miss S made us run 10 laps in P.E. and it made me sooo mad (but I only ran 8)(what a messy page). After school Donna and I had to make 8 pies for the banquet - what I mess - I hope they taste OK.
November 23
As I can't remember much about what happened today at school, except playing a game of Ecology and winning our first game of volley ball - I'll spend the rest of the page telling about the Banquet...
After school it was blah and we didn't do much until 5:30, then Donna fixed my hair and Cheryl came and got the pies and we went to Long's to pick up some pictures and put perfume on our body's (mmm), we rushed to the Banquet where Steve forgot to get me a corsage, and he felt real bad and called himself cheap, etc. (I don't think he knew he was supposed to get one) So I forgave him. Then the program was good and the pies were OK and we had some pictures taken and he put his arm around me etc. It was very fun....
November 24
Steven didn't come to school today because we had a test in Religion, and I thought I would die because I can't see him! Only half day of school today because of the holiday. That means I won't see Steven until Saturday and then only if he comes to church - I think I'll die!
After school I went to Sue's house and we messed around for awhile - I was supposed to make some pies, but I was too lazy and mom got mad because she wasn't feeling well and she had a temperature - So we won't have pies tomorrow.
I took the film down to get it developed. I'll pick them up on Monday. I can't wait.
Babes is getting worse I think. Dad thinks he has pneumonia. I don't know. I just filled in all the lines in the cover of this diary.
November 25
Today was Thanksgiving and I didn't get up until 9:00 - and my mom was sick, but she got up and I helped her fix the dinner. It was pretty good.
These are the things I am thankful for: God, Steven, A home and parents, good friends, and many other things too numerous to mention (these are the honorable mentions). I got a letter from my cousin David and I sent Uwe and him a letter.
Ray came over in the afternoon and they had a "recreation" over at the school tonight and I went to that - that's why my handwriting is so bad - I'm shaking - So I hope you can read this. I can't think of anything else I did today besides read a book. Reading pleasure books that's another thing I am thankful for - In fact - I don't know what I'd do without them (pleasure books that is).
November 26
My mom didn't go to work today because she still isn't feeling well. I tried to do a little school work, but it was boring - so I read my book until it started getting boring. Wow! what a boring day! I can't think of anything else I did - oh yes, I played a game of chess with myself - but didn't finish - black would have won. There was a meeting at Arvie's tonight - it was pretty good. Sue was telling me about her and David - David has a big crush on her and I asked her to ask him why he got so mad at us that time - so maybe I'll say something about it later on. I think Babe's is getting a little better. But I can't tell very well. I guess I'll go to bed now - sigh! only 13 more hours until I see Steve (at church) - its' 10:30 now -
November 27
Blast! Blast! Blast! and Blast again! Steven didn't come to church. I should have known better. There were a lot of people at church today - shock. and Michele and I ditched, but then we came back and there wasn't anyplace left to sit. I sat upstairs during church, but it was blah without Steve to look at.
They had singing bands and I went. We were gone for 3 hours - my poor throat - singing the same songs over and over.
There was skating tonight and it was boring compared to last time. After Donna came it got better because I at least had someone to talk to etc. When it was time to pay - I didn't have any money so Mrs. W gave me some. I was so embarassed. I guess I'll pay her back on Monday.
November 28
Good, I was in luck today, it rained, so I didn't have to water and I did all my homework except for Geometry, and I can't stand it. My mom is sick still and she wants to quit her job and open up a shop. Sick, I don't want her to because that's our trip to Canada down the drain, just like that and clothes and everything just about. I think if she would have taken a vacation last summer, she wouldn't feel the way she does. Ray came over for awhile. I went to Sue's early to watch TV because I didn't feel like eating. Walt Disney was OK so was Jimmy Stewart and Bonanza. I guess that's all I did today besides read a bunch of books - bore, bore!!! (I hope I see Steven tomorrow - I'm keeping my fingers crossed).
November 29
Guess what! right! Steven came to school today and told us all his adventures - during my boring weekend. His sister came from Los Angeles and they have a trailer home car (whatever you call them) and they went up to San Francisco - etc. etc.
I got a C on my Religion test, sick. In Drivers Ed - the Principal had to leave - so we were having fun - wrecking the table. In P.E. we played dodge ball with the boys etc. It was all right.
After school Donna and I wanted to pick up the Banquet pictures, but we couldn't find a ride, so we went with Mr. H and they weren't in yet and we were going to walk home, but Otis's grandmother took us back to the school. At 5:30 we went back and come to find out they didn't get out until Friday - So I guess I'll pick them up tomorrow. The Book and Bible House came and I got 2 records and 8 books. Records are Rose City Singers (I wanted that Album for a long time) and Reformation (a new group). Real good. Cheryl came over and I went to Pathfinders with her (she's a Junior Counselor).
November 30
Everybody hates Geometry and nobody will do anything but goof off and Debra dropped out (lucky her) I HATE Geometry. Mr M gets soooo mad at us! He won't let us play Ecology during study period anymore. Shucks. So we sent around a paper for everyone to sign - as many times as it came around. Steven signed his hame and I signed mine through it (like a crossword puzzle) etc. In recess I was by Steven and he started multiplying (Ecology game) - it was funny, but embarassing. Mrs P came over and got me out of class to pay me for the D lawn job ($12.00)
In P.E. we're starting to play basketball and I HATE it. I hope I get on a good team for once in my life, and that Mary isn't on it. I didn't feel like picking up the Banquet pictures tonight - maybe tomorrow.
Two months of school. It doesn't seem like it. Just think only 7 months left (groan). I stuffed myself with candy all day just about. Highwaters & Long John's were ill today and we had a good movie in Biology on reproduction & Highwaters at least should have seen it. We had a test in English. Oh groan. I think Mike (Hoss) likes me and I like him too, but just for a friend. After school I bought Ranele's chess set and we played a game. We didn't get to finish it tho'. I don' t think either of us would have won, it was kinda like a cat game. Ray is back "home" again. Cheryl came over and I went to Pathfinders (church youth club similar to Boy/Girl Scouts) with her and then we played some chess. She won - anyway she would have.
November 2
Highwaters and Long John's were sick again today, so I bugged Hoss all day and I think he got a little perturbed. I wore my coulottes today and Michele's mom (the school secretary) called me into the office and made me go home and change them and I have always worn them before. I hate her sooo much. Just because of a record (In-a-gadda-da-vida) she has to hold a grudge and try to get back at me. After school today, I played Ranele a game of chess while Michele trimmed my hair - it sure needed it - I won't cut it again until around Christmas. I had a whole mess of homework tonight, but I didn't feel like doing it. But I tried to make myself. I can't think of anything else that I did today except blah, and I'm reading a book.
November 3
Long Johns came to school! (Number one shock of the year) and all the girls swarmed around him and I think it was funny. But wait until Highwaters gets back. We had a test in Religion today and I probably flunked. This morning before school, Too Much came over and we pulled all kinds of dirty tricks on Ray. In Bookkeeping the groups were changed. Kissy traded places with Hippie and I'm the group leader (sickening). I'm hinting around at Long Johns for Highwaters to ask me to the Thanksgiving Banquet on the 23rd. But I doubt if he will. I went to church tonight and all we did was goof off pretty much, but it was OK. I sincerely hope that Highwaters comes to school tomorrow.
November 4
I got a C on the Religion test, and today was the last day of the quarter or grading period. I had to take the Biology test over too. I did a lot better - I got 13. I also had to get my hearing tested and she said it was real good. I think Ed will take Donna to the Banquet. Blast. Because I know Steven won't ask me and it makes me mad!
After school today Donna and I skated around in the gym until Ray and my brother came and then we played keep-away. It was kinda fun, but oh my aching legs. We went shopping tonight and I got a card for Mike (I got his letter today) and I wrote him and sent him a present for his 16th birthday.
November 5
Blast! Steven had to come to school today and he wasn't supposed to because I was supposed to tell Ed a plan me and Donna had. I was glad I got to see him tho' and I challenged him to a game of chess on Monday. I bet he will win. The school principal had chapel and everyone was talking it was kinda funny, but not very nice. In Biology lab we learned how to make an insect collection (ick), and we watched a boring movie.
After school I played Ray a couple of games of chess and he won, but he said I did good for how long I've been playing. Maybe I have a little hope for Monday.
November 6
I just heard David Cassidy's new song (a rerun) Cherish. I like it OK, but I liked it the way the other group (the Associations) did it better.
Steven came to church today and I said Hi and he nodded - I just heard Cherish again. After church I went to visit my grandma (who was in a nursing home, due to a stroke) and then we went to Eureka Canyon to the house where we used to live. I saw an old friend, Fred, wow! what a doll! While were were up there I found an edible mushroom (but I didn't eat it) and a birds nest. Nothing was going on at school tonight, so I fixed my chess set up - it looks pretty good except my dad put the hook on crooked and it made me mad. Well, I think I'll go to bed since I don't have anything better to do...
November 7
I had to get up early as usual and water the D lawn (bore) and then I cleaned my filthy room. At lunch, I was playing a game of chess with Ray and Fritz was over so he helped me, but Ray won anyway. Last Sunday I replanted my corn (for Biology) and it's coming up already.
I didn't study much today, so guess what I'll get bad grades all the time, Ha, Ha and I could care less! I'm reading an ancient book published in 1898. It's a little hard to understand, but it's ok.
I went to Sue's to watch TV and all kinds of good things were on. Next week is "Horse in the Grey Flannel Suit" with Kurt Russell, oh love!
November 8
Yesterday was the Pathfinder Fair and Donna said she was with Ed, so he will probably ask her to the Banquet. Ed talked to Steven today and Steven said he would think about asking me to the Banquest - I hope he thinks real hard.
In noon recess, I played Steven a game of chess and I swear I couldn't think, so he won, oh well, better luck next time.
After school I tried to do some Bookkeeping, sick. Ray says he wants to meet Steven, but that's too bad. My mom got bored so we went to JC Penny's and I got some clothes. I sure needed them. I also got a letter from my cousin David.
November 9
I was in a fairly good mood today and in study hall we were supposed to finish our Bookkeeping, but mine was all wrong, so I gave up. So Steven and the rest of us were goofing off and acting stupid. During the noon hour, I played Steven another game of chess & he won, but I think I did much better.
Guess what I'm getting in Bookkeeping and Biology - A's. I don't think I was more shocked in all my life!
After shool today Donna came over and we were goofing off. In P.E. the girls got to play football, but I thought it was sick. I played Ray a chess game, and he won - no shock.
November 10
Ed didn't come to school - Blast!!! Don was at school all day - he quit MBA. We had 2 tests in Driver's Ed and I missed 9 on both tests together. Sick.
At lunch I played Sue a game of chess and won (for once in my life). On the way to P.E. I had Donna ask Steve if he was going to ask me and he said he didn't know, but he would if Ed asked Donna - and later I heard that Steve was pretty sure that Ed would ask Donna, so I'm pretty sure.
After school today I had to make a couple of pumpkin pies for the bake sale on Friday, so we can go on the ski trip. Ray bought one for $1.50 and gave us all a piece. It was pretty good, even if I must say so myself.
November 11
What a day! I woke up and it was raining. I went to school pretty early and Steven came so I was yakking to him. I'm getting B's in Religion, Geometry, and Literature, which is good - no C's so far. In study hall I started to play Mike a game of chess, but didn't finish it, then we were telling a bunch of jokes, and Mr. M got all pushed. In lunch recess, Steve almost asked me, but he chickened out - blast!!!!!!!!!
Tonight was the 9th and 10th grade swim party. It was real fun. I really enjoyed myself. Mark was there and we played keep away and things like that. Afterwards, I went to Cheryl's house and Me and Sue goofed off there. It was OK - it's 10:30 so I'll close
P.S. we have new groups for Bookkeeping and Biology - I'm a group leader in both - my groups are Me, Nanette and Michele in Bookkeeping and Biology is Me, Steve (yeah!) and Yvonne.
November 12
If I thought yesterday was bad, today was worse - it rained a little and Steven acted funny and I acted funny all day. I don't think he will ask me, but Donna does.
Our class had a bake sale for the ski trip (I think I already said that) and Steve's dad made all kinds of brownies (Steve's dad was a baker/pastry chef at the State University). Altogether we made $15.00 which is pretty good. In Biology we were supposed to have reports, but nobody gave theirs. It was kinda funny. In study period I played the dot game with Mike - he won by 1 point!
After school, Timmy woke up and I had to feed him. Then I helped Donna for awhile. Tonight I went with my dad to see the flourescent waves at the beach. It was cool - the way the waves lighted up.
November 13
It rained last night and during church, but it cleared up later. Steve came to church. I sat with some 8th and 9th graders and we discussed "you know who". He waved to me (whoopie). After church we went to visit my grandmother, but she was asleep, so we left. I read this really good book (shame on me) , but I couldn't resist the temptation. Timmy woke up, so I fed him and then took him for a walk in the mud puddles.
The annual book fair was tonight and Ed asked Donna - goodie - that means that Steven will ask me on Tuesday. Sandy, an old friend, was there and so was John E. he was really mad at Donna. In all I had a very enjoyable time (because I was in a good mood........)
November 14
I didn't have to get up early on this Sunday day, because of all the rain - so I didn't have to water, but I still had my weekend home-work to do.
Ray is all interested in bead stringing, so I had to show him how to do that, so I sorted some beads while I was doing that. Then I read "Airport" a good book - I guess I haven't read it far enough. I also wrote a letter to Milo and would you believe, I wrote Dorcas a letter, she'll probably faint when she gets it!
I went to Sue's and watched Walt Disney. "Horse in the Grey Flannel Suit" was on, it was real good & Jimmy Stewart and Bonanza - very - very - good.
November 15
We didn't have to go to school today because of parent-teacher conferences and we can't play chess in school anymore because Ellen White says so. It doesn't make sense to me. I cleaned up my room somewhat and changed the bulletin board. This afternoon, I got bored, so I went to Sue's house. We played some chess and checkers and I won every game we played - pretty good - huh? I guess I just had a lucky streak.
Otis called tonight and wanted to know if I could play any instruments - I said clarinet - and he wants me to play it at the Banquet, but I said I didn't know if I was going (uck)
November 16
Well, guess who didn't come to school today - Steven, right! Vivian (Steve's carpool) wasn't there either so his mom probably didn't want to take him (my logical conclusion). We were cracking all kinds of mean, dirty jokes about him that I hope he doesn't ever find out about. He'll probably be at school tomorrow.
I got my report card today - 3 A's and 4 B's - pretty good. I got a dollar for each A - pretty good. I also got a "huge" letter from Uwe with a lot of things in it including a 1914 50 Mark note and some pictures of him and Bernd. I had to show them to Michele and she really liked it except Bernd's picture. Other than that, nothing else worth writing about happened today - SORRY!
November 17
Steven came to school today and was a nervous wreck - you wouldn't believe it, I couldn't concentrate on a thing. I didn't make honor roll, but I was honorable mention - sick & I got all A's and B's (except for a B- in Drivers Ed - and you don't even have to take that!
Everybody was bugging me about Steve and I know everybody was bugging him, I'm surprised he didn't go insane. Anyway he gave me a note and asked me and I didn't see it until I got home and I probably wouldn't have seen it then, except I had some pictures in it. We moved our desks around and I sit in the front row kittycorner from Steven and in front of Ed and kittycorner from Donna. Oh yes, I got the material today to make my dress for the Banquet.
November 18
Today isn't even worth writing about - Steven acts like he is afraid of me and I act the same way. I'm going to try to break the ice tomorrow. We watched a movie in Bookkeeping and it was about Biology - it was sick. Nothing of coincidence happened at school. After school me and Donna went updown with her mom (she always gets her hair done on Thursday) and we went window shopping - it was a real blast to look at all the clothes, etc. After I got home I started cutting my material, and I remembered I had to fix supper. I swear I don't know when I'm boing to make the dumb thing. Then we went shopping and I got a bunch of B.S. (bull shit) as usual.
November 19
I did it! Steve came to school and I made him play me a game of mini football and it worked. We were normal and we bugged each other and joked and acted like we usually do. I'm glad because I was worried. In Religion class we got to watch a movie for Drivers Ed. It was real gory. In recess Donna, Ed, Steven and I played a game of Ecology for Biology points - it was fun because we were all fighting over it.
In Biology we got in our groups and poked our fingers for blood testing. I'm A negative, Steven is O positive -which is a bad combination for kids (as if we'll get married). Ray's mom came up from Mexico which was a slight surprise (Ray's father was going to Medical School in Mexico).
November 20
I had to play the piano for church school today and they never would have known I knew how, if it wasn't for Dan and his stupid brother Rob (they are Ray's brothers). MBA had the church service and it was boring. As usual, I sat in the balcony with Cheryl. Steven didn't come - blast!
I got a letter from Mike finally and he sent me a picture of him on his Yamaha motorcycle. It's a really neat picture, but the picture didn't look like him.
I didn't do much else, but read a book. I also worked on my formal, and finished the bodice.
November 21
I had to get up early to water the lawn - luck doesn't last forever I guess. I had to clean the living room for Tueday(for when Steven comes over - if he does). Babes is sick again. I think it's a cold, anyway, he sneezes and has a runny nose, so I gave him some vitamins.
I worked on my formal all afternoon and I finished it except for the hem. I guess it looks OK, it has a REAL low-cut neckline.
Ray is going to live in San Jose with his girlfriends grandmother - he got a job up there.
I went to Sue's to watch Walt Disney - I went with my brother and Ray in my brother's little sports car (cozy) (an Alpha Romeo Spyder). The conclusion to "Horse in the Gray Flannel Suit" was lovely.
November 22
Steven said he didn't come to church because he was in Oakland helping is brother (or brother-in-law, I can't remember which.) E.W. was gone so we had a substitute Mrs. L. She was pretty good. Steven said (in Religion class) that he can write things down easier than he can say them, and everybody started cracking up - and he got sooo embarassed. We watched a movie in Drivers Ed. and we sat together - kinda - and we also watched a movie in Biology, but that was something else.
Miss S made us run 10 laps in P.E. and it made me sooo mad (but I only ran 8)(what a messy page). After school Donna and I had to make 8 pies for the banquet - what I mess - I hope they taste OK.
November 23
As I can't remember much about what happened today at school, except playing a game of Ecology and winning our first game of volley ball - I'll spend the rest of the page telling about the Banquet...
After school it was blah and we didn't do much until 5:30, then Donna fixed my hair and Cheryl came and got the pies and we went to Long's to pick up some pictures and put perfume on our body's (mmm), we rushed to the Banquet where Steve forgot to get me a corsage, and he felt real bad and called himself cheap, etc. (I don't think he knew he was supposed to get one) So I forgave him. Then the program was good and the pies were OK and we had some pictures taken and he put his arm around me etc. It was very fun....
November 24
Steven didn't come to school today because we had a test in Religion, and I thought I would die because I can't see him! Only half day of school today because of the holiday. That means I won't see Steven until Saturday and then only if he comes to church - I think I'll die!
After school I went to Sue's house and we messed around for awhile - I was supposed to make some pies, but I was too lazy and mom got mad because she wasn't feeling well and she had a temperature - So we won't have pies tomorrow.
I took the film down to get it developed. I'll pick them up on Monday. I can't wait.
Babes is getting worse I think. Dad thinks he has pneumonia. I don't know. I just filled in all the lines in the cover of this diary.
November 25
Today was Thanksgiving and I didn't get up until 9:00 - and my mom was sick, but she got up and I helped her fix the dinner. It was pretty good.
These are the things I am thankful for: God, Steven, A home and parents, good friends, and many other things too numerous to mention (these are the honorable mentions). I got a letter from my cousin David and I sent Uwe and him a letter.
Ray came over in the afternoon and they had a "recreation" over at the school tonight and I went to that - that's why my handwriting is so bad - I'm shaking - So I hope you can read this. I can't think of anything else I did today besides read a book. Reading pleasure books that's another thing I am thankful for - In fact - I don't know what I'd do without them (pleasure books that is).
November 26
My mom didn't go to work today because she still isn't feeling well. I tried to do a little school work, but it was boring - so I read my book until it started getting boring. Wow! what a boring day! I can't think of anything else I did - oh yes, I played a game of chess with myself - but didn't finish - black would have won. There was a meeting at Arvie's tonight - it was pretty good. Sue was telling me about her and David - David has a big crush on her and I asked her to ask him why he got so mad at us that time - so maybe I'll say something about it later on. I think Babe's is getting a little better. But I can't tell very well. I guess I'll go to bed now - sigh! only 13 more hours until I see Steve (at church) - its' 10:30 now -
November 27
Blast! Blast! Blast! and Blast again! Steven didn't come to church. I should have known better. There were a lot of people at church today - shock. and Michele and I ditched, but then we came back and there wasn't anyplace left to sit. I sat upstairs during church, but it was blah without Steve to look at.
They had singing bands and I went. We were gone for 3 hours - my poor throat - singing the same songs over and over.
There was skating tonight and it was boring compared to last time. After Donna came it got better because I at least had someone to talk to etc. When it was time to pay - I didn't have any money so Mrs. W gave me some. I was so embarassed. I guess I'll pay her back on Monday.
November 28
Good, I was in luck today, it rained, so I didn't have to water and I did all my homework except for Geometry, and I can't stand it. My mom is sick still and she wants to quit her job and open up a shop. Sick, I don't want her to because that's our trip to Canada down the drain, just like that and clothes and everything just about. I think if she would have taken a vacation last summer, she wouldn't feel the way she does. Ray came over for awhile. I went to Sue's early to watch TV because I didn't feel like eating. Walt Disney was OK so was Jimmy Stewart and Bonanza. I guess that's all I did today besides read a bunch of books - bore, bore!!! (I hope I see Steven tomorrow - I'm keeping my fingers crossed).
November 29
Guess what! right! Steven came to school today and told us all his adventures - during my boring weekend. His sister came from Los Angeles and they have a trailer home car (whatever you call them) and they went up to San Francisco - etc. etc.
I got a C on my Religion test, sick. In Drivers Ed - the Principal had to leave - so we were having fun - wrecking the table. In P.E. we played dodge ball with the boys etc. It was all right.
After school Donna and I wanted to pick up the Banquet pictures, but we couldn't find a ride, so we went with Mr. H and they weren't in yet and we were going to walk home, but Otis's grandmother took us back to the school. At 5:30 we went back and come to find out they didn't get out until Friday - So I guess I'll pick them up tomorrow. The Book and Bible House came and I got 2 records and 8 books. Records are Rose City Singers (I wanted that Album for a long time) and Reformation (a new group). Real good. Cheryl came over and I went to Pathfinders with her (she's a Junior Counselor).
November 30
Everybody hates Geometry and nobody will do anything but goof off and Debra dropped out (lucky her) I HATE Geometry. Mr M gets soooo mad at us! He won't let us play Ecology during study period anymore. Shucks. So we sent around a paper for everyone to sign - as many times as it came around. Steven signed his hame and I signed mine through it (like a crossword puzzle) etc. In recess I was by Steven and he started multiplying (Ecology game) - it was funny, but embarassing. Mrs P came over and got me out of class to pay me for the D lawn job ($12.00)
In P.E. we're starting to play basketball and I HATE it. I hope I get on a good team for once in my life, and that Mary isn't on it. I didn't feel like picking up the Banquet pictures tonight - maybe tomorrow.
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Thursday, March 10, 2005
October 1971
October 1, 1971
I was in a very good mood today again. Well, it looks like Mark is gone, he didn't come to school today - so. I didn't do anything in Literature this last month but I had to do something so I took the test - I'm probably the only one. I probably got an F. We also had 2 geometry classes today - bore bore (because E.D. came yesterday). In Biology me and Donna were supposed to put a DNA molecule together, well, we got an RNA instead. Maybe next week we'll get a DNA.
David didn't call all week and Sue said he was mad because we ditched him. So I'll have to send his ring back. I went to Arvie's tonight and I asked Mike if he thought Steven liked me and he said "it looks that way." It's about time. Well, I think I'll sign off now. Bi.
October 2
In Church School today I had to sit by myself because everybody I knew was at another church (oh well). Michele came to church and so I sat with her. This afternoon my dad promised to take me and Sue driving. We went out to by where Steven lives and drove. It was kinda fun. When Sue was driving a sheriff started following - it was tense for her. She was very nervous. I stayed at her house and we went to her brothers and goofed off and then we went to my house and made rootbeer floats, yum, yum! We then went to the school and I lost David's ring. I don't know what I am going to do. I'll have to look for it tomorrow. We watched the movie "Bristle Face" over at the school. It was very good. Wish me luck!
October 3
I woke up at the early hour of 7:30 to go and look for David's ring. I didn't find it. So I had to write him a letter. Then I started making my poster for Biology (it looks sick) Michele and Ranele came over and they said my letter was O.K.! So I sent it. I should have studied for the Biology test tomorrow, but I just didn't feel like it. I read a stupid book all afternoon. At 7:00, I walked over to Sue's but she wasn't home. She came and picked me up at 7:30 and Kim told me I sent the letter to the wrong address. Oh groan, now I will have to write another one...We watched TV at Terry's (Sue's brother) house until 11:00. I hope my mom doesn't get too mad.
October 4
School again, ich. Cheryl came over this morning and told me that their car burned up. I could hardly believe it, I mean, it's not all that old a '68. Steven was "ill" today - I bet he ditched to get out of the Biology test. I passed the spelling test and went on to pass the Drivers Ed quiz, but I flunked the Religion quiz and the Biology test. I missed 9 out of 35 on the first round and 15 out of 35 on the second. Bad. Oh well, that's what I get for not studying. I got another great idea for a poster. Everyone says it's a good idea. So I hope so. I had to take some books back to the library and I also got some new ones. I think I'll go take my shower now and hit the sack.
October 5
I can't think of anything unusual that happened this morning. I guess that's what happens when Steven isn't here. I got 45 out of 71 on the Biology test which was considered a B. Donna got 57 so our group is the highest so far. I hope Edward gets a good grade. Oh, guess what? I got 2 letters today! One from my cousin, David and one from Mike (finally). It was a pretty good letter. Michele came over tonight and I had to help her with her Bookkeeping. WOW, did she ever need help! Then I went and got the pictures I took on Sept. 25. Most of them didn't turn out. The one of just David is really good. I can't think of anything more to say, but that I hope Steven comes to school tomorrow.
October 6
Guess who came to school today??? Steven, right. But all he could do was aggravate me all the time, and it makes me soooo mad! I got the letter I sent to David back again, and I'm not going to resend it either, that's just too bad. In P.E. today we had to run 4 laps and it made me sooo mad. Then Miss S was on the opposite team so naturally we lost. It was kinda funny so we get to play a different team tomorrow - halelujah. I had to water the law this afternoon until 6:30 because I only had one faucet to use. I fed Timmy too and studied for the four tests we're having tomorrow. I better get to bed now, so I'll be refreshed tomorrow.
October 7
School started out with tests and ended up with tests. First in English. I got 94 on capitalization, but I don't know about punctuation. I missed 8 on the Religion test - I don't know what letter grade that is, probably a B. In Bookkeeping, I really goofed the first page up and Biology, I goofed that up too. Mr. Hodges gave us our grades and how we stand with the rest of the class. So far this year, I am second in Bookkeeping which is an A and second in Biology, which is a B. I don't think that's too bad if I can keep it up. In P.E. we could take the Presidents P.E. test thingie. I tried but I only got 8.1 in the 50 yard dash and we had to have 7.3, so I gave up. After school, I swiped Steven's coat and after he left I put it back, I think he knows tho'. Then I played tennis with Donna.
October 8
The last day of school before a weekend - good. We took the Geometry test and I got 70% which is a C. Donna got 73% and that was the higest score, so I guess I did pretty well. When Steven came to school he acted mad, but after I got in the room he talked to me, so I don't know? In Biology lab, we had to put the DNA molecule together again and this time we got it right. Then we had to test some soil for phosphorus and make reports. In chapel some firemen came in with Resuca Annie, but I didn't do it. In fact none of the 10th grade did. There wasn't a meeting at Arvie's tonight. So, I just read a book.
October 9
Shock! Steven came to church today and he said Hi. His mom kept primping her hair and I almost died laughing. His dad went out and came back in 20 minutes, then Steven left but he didn't come back - he just sat in the car because I saw him. I went home with Michele for dinner - her mom wasn't feeling well, but I guess it was OK if I was there. We didn't go on singing bands today - so we went to MBA to visit Marvin (MBA is a parochial boarding school - Marvin is Michele's brother). It was kinda fun. Then we went for a walk and when we got back Michele fixed my hair like Steven's mom's hair. Michele's mother fixed it over tho' and Michele wanted her hair Kinked, so I braided it in little braids all over. It looked funny.
October 10
I had to water the lawn this morning. I also straightened up my room and studied all morning. Mr H came over and him and my brother went to get Steven's minibike for Pam's birthday (Mr H's daughter) (spoiled brat). I wanted to go, but I thought it would look too obvious. My brother told Mr H all kinds of things - I know and it makes me MAD!!! I read my book all afternoon - it's good. It's called "The Lute and the Glove" by Katherine Eyre. She writes good novels. I had to prune the bushes up fronk (ick) but I didn't finish. Then I went to Sue's and watched "Summer Magic" a delicious movie starring Haley Mills (my favorite actress).
October 11
Steven just acted normal and Mr H didn't say anything. I got a C on the English test again, oh well. I'm also getting a B in Geometry. Whew. We don't have to take the Biology test until Wednesday and we're supposed to have a Bookkeeping test tomorrow. Would you believe our volleyball team won today? 4:15 or something like that. They really wiped out. We went to JC Penny's tonight and I got some new deck shoes. They are ugly. I like my old ones a lot better!Well, I can't think of much else to say so I'll close for now - until tomorrow....
October 12
Well, Steven was sick again - oh, well. I'm getting a B in English - because of the terrible grade I got in Literature, I suppose I should try to bring that grade up a little. Mr M taught us Religion because E.W. and his class went on a field trip. We had a test in Bookkeeping - I hope I got a good grade. I had to babysit a bunch of brats after school and everyday after school - 3 boys. I did that until 5:30 and at 6:00 me and Donna went to C.College to play games with Mr H. and Edward. We never did figure them out. With 40 pages of rules - who could? We gave up and Mr H got us some HOT chocolate and then my brother picked us up.
October 13
Steven came to school today. His excuse? His mom wanted him to stay home because he was half asleep when he got up yesterday. I missed 2 on the Drivers Ed test today and I only missed 7 on the Biology test. Donna missed 10 (I got the highest score). I missed 5 on the Bookkeeping test we had yesterday. So I guess I'm not getting too bad of grades. I had to babysit tonight (and all year I guess?) The kids names are Kevin age 10, Keith age 8, and Kenneth age 6. They weren't too bad today. I was a good girl and went to church tonight. Oh yes, Michele got a letter from Bernd (a penpal from East Germany GDR) and he sent a picture of Uwe (my penpal from East Germany - Bernd and Uwe are friends)(what a doll) I'm expecting a letter from him tomorrow.
October 14
Well, I guess I'll tell you what happened today. Mr M was in a horrible mood today. I am in charge of the teachers page for the Annual (School Year Book). I wanted to have the activities (poor me). Steven rode his bike today (because he gets extra points in Biology if he does). We only had half a day of school. I didn't get a letter from Uwe. I had to babysit from 12:30 - 5:30. We mostly played around the school. They were worse today, but I managed somehow. We went shopping tonight and I got a couple of little patch flags (U.S.) to send to Uwe. I hope he likes them.
October 15
Friday - a glorious word to all who hear it (now-days). Say it with love in the heart. My bean plant from the Biology experiment came up (finally). Now I wish something else would grow before I give up. We watched a boring movie in chapel today. I almost fell asleep. Michele came over and ate with me at lunch. In biolab all we did was watch a bunch of movies. I had to babysit again (a routine thing now) and I get paid next Friday. I got a letter from Mike. It was very good, but none from Uwe. There wasn't a meeting at Arvie's tonight because he has to work - so I don't know what will happen.
October 16
Guess who came to church? Steven (I amost fell through the floor). They very seldom come to church twice in a row. Michele came home for dinner and we also had Gary (a friend of my brother's). Me and Michele had to make the dinner. We made Sloppy Joe's and warm cider and rotten watermelon - which we gave to the neighbor's chickens. I didn't get a letter from Uwe again, I better get one on Monday or I will be mad! We went to the cliff by the cemetery and watched the cars go by. Then we had supper. I had 5 (or 6) pieces of french (garlic) bread. At the movie, I had a bag of jelly beans (from Dan) and some gum. Mark and Dan got a Permanent wave (sick). I sat by John E.
October 17
Sunday, ah peaceful day of rest! I slept in until 8:30. I had to water the lawn and finish pruning the bushes, and do my homework and sew up my mom's dress, and feed Timmy - but I didn't because he didn't want to wake up - so I left him to his rest. I read most of the afternoon, some good books. We ate at church - Spaghetti and meatballs with salad drenched in italian dressing - so much the salad wilted & so did I. Afterwards I picked up some prints from Long's and then I went to Mr. H's to watch his color TV (Sue went to Angwin). They kept on bugging me and it made me mad (that's life).
October 18
Well, back to the good ole' school daze (ha, ha!). Nothing unusual happened unless you call the principal being gone unusual. Steven was telling me all his experiences on his mini bike. They were good and his annual summer trip to Los Angeles. He got to go to Magic Mountain - lucky guy. Guess what!!?? I got a letter from Uwe, finally! He sent all kinds of things. I went to babysit - but no boys?? I stayed around there until 6:00 and then they told me that Mrs. C is taking care of them. I'm kinda glad, but I wish they would have told me! I get paid tomorrow. I worked on Bookkeeping all evening and it still doesn't come out right - poor me.
October 19
Steven didn't ride his bike to school today, because he didn't feel like it. I wrote Uwe a big letter and sent him a bunch of things including a dollar bill for his coin collection. Steven kept hitting me with my rubberband right on the buns and it made me sooo mad! It went under my desk and he went to grab it and Cindy and me started calling him "nasty". He turned all red - it was funny. Mr H talked on his favorite subject in Biology - sex and reproduction. It was funny the way he tried to tell about it. After school Michele, me, Ranele and Cindy were listening to my "In a- gadda-da-vida" record (Iron Butterfly) and Michele's mother came over (kill). So now Michele can't come over anymore (sickening).
October 20
Sorry I didn't write today - But I just couldn't think of anything.
October 21
I was in a very good mood and so was acting very crazy. EW was gone and we had a substitute and I was acting up and she thought I was the worst kid in the class. It was funny. I got ink all over Steven's face and he got mad! Ha! Ha! Then we had a war during breaks (with rubber bands). After that we were just "quietly" studying and I hit him just below the eye. He got pretty mad, but not too mad. So now he has to pay me back. OH NO! In P.E. Miss S had the boys play us and only certain people including her could play. It made me sooo MAD. We went shopping in W. tonight and I got a bunch of junk (as usual) Oh yes, We had audio/vision tests again today and I am 4'11" and weight 112 with 20/100, 20/70 vision. 20/20 with glasses. Steven is 5'3"' and weighs 108. I got to weigh him. What a privalege. Der Unde.
October 22
Today was another day for most people, but for me it is Friday. Which I look forward to. I was in a pretty bad mood for awhile. Till break, then we played keep-away. Mr. H. gave the chapel talk on nutrition. It was OK. At lunch we played keep-away almost the whole time. It was real fun (Steven, Ed, Donna, and me) with two guards (Sue & Debra at the doors). The girls won. We also chose class officers. Michele is the President, I am the Vice-President, Donna's the Secretary/Treasurer, Steven is the Pastor (oh no), Mike is Sargaent of Arms and Cheryl is Song Leader. Michele was sick today, but we went to the meeting at Arvie's anyway. It was OK I guess. Except Alice got mad and Michele got sicker and went home.
October 23
Steven's parents were at church today (shock), but Steven wasn't, so I'll have to bawl him out about being a good example (after all he is the pastor of our class). Mark read my tablet during church with all the dumb notes we wrote. I didn't go on singing bands today. I just sat around and read. I read this diary for as far as I've gotten, and then I took a nap. How refreshing, but now I'm not tired and it's 10:45! They had skating tonight and it was an absolute blast. I mean, the boys weren't as shy as they usually are. I skated with Dan, Mark and Kevin. I would have come in 2nd or 3rd in the race, but Mark pushed me - so that was that. Michele and me aren't very good friends any more just because of her mom. She always runs around with Cindy now.
October 24
Let's seee - what did I do today. I got up at 8:30 because I had to water the lawn. Then I did all my homework from 10:00 - 2:30. I cleaned up my room before that. I made some more on my gum wrapper chain, and Mr. H kept coming over every five minutes and it aggravated me. So I took a shower to get rid of him. I went to Sue's to watch TV. The Ice Follies were on instead of Walt Disney it was very good. I sure wish I could get some Ice Skates. In the meantime I'll practice on roller skates. I'm getting pretty good on them. Whoopie! No school tomorrow - so I get to sleep in.
October 25
I didn't get to sleep in very much after all - my mom came in and woke me up. I was sooo Mad! I didn't do too much - just goofed off. I washed my skates with saddle soap and soaked some paper off some tiles for my mom for fifty cents. The paper plugged the drain - I didn't take a shower (nobody knows). I practiced my techniques in skating this afternoon. backwards, going into the spin and coming out of it without falling. I know one thing it made me sick. My dad had me help him fix the brakes on my brother's car because he ran off to San Jose with his friend Mike. I think Ray is living with us (he's been with us for a couple of weeks now)(poor me). My parents wanted me to get my check from the babysitting job - but they weren't home, so I don't know when I'm going to get paid. Oh yes, I got a letter from my cousin David.
October 26
Mr H said I couldn't use Timmy for our yearly project because I want to do it. I'm supposed to do something. I don't know what to do. I was so mad! You wouldn't believe it.
I got a letter from Mike today. It was pretty good. He had a letter enclosed for Steven in it too. I got 89% on the English test, bad, now I have to take it over. We played a dirty trick on Mike today - we took all his books and put them in the empty desk. He got a little mad, but it was funny, so he stole a bunch of my stuff and that made me mad - so we're even. I finally got paid for the babysitting job - they paid me $10, I was only supposed to get $5.75 ( I guess they paid me interest). We started the girls volleyball tournament in P.E. today.
October 27
I got up early today to study my Biology. My watch was off by 10 minutes, so I got up earlier even than that. Mr. M didn't get to the room until after the first bell and everyone was getting impatient. In the meantime, we were talking about Steven (and he was standing right there & I didn't know it) I was so embarassed. I'm glad I didn't say too much. I'm getting a B in Bookkeeping and I don't know why. It makes me mad and a B in Biology. Our group had to give the lecture and quiz today, but we got to watch a movie on drugs first. Today was my dad's birthday and we all had to sing to him. Then Ray and I got into a big fight. I'm reading a murder mystery and it's real good. But I think I'd better hit the sack it's late.
October 28
We took the English test over and I got 98% which is zer gut. Everybody in our room has a nickname, so from now on I'll call them by that. The list will be in the back of this book on the first page of the memoranda. Steven = Highwaters, Ed = Long Johns, Mike = Hoss, Me = Mini Monster, Donna= Kissy, Sue = Greaser, Michele= Hippie, Cindy = Too Little, Cheryl = Too Much, Debbie = Witch.
After school Ranele wanted to sell me her chess set, so I said, "maybe, if you show me how". She did and I like it OK. We had a test in Biology and I missed 23 out of 35 (pretty bad) So I have to take it over. In P.E. we played with the boys a dodge-ball type game. It was ok. We went shopping tonight and I got a cheap magnetic chess set so I can practice, maybe I will buy Ranele's later.
October 29
We finally got the chalk boards in our classroom. and now our rooms are complete. They look good and I like them ok. I wore my best purple dress today because we had to have our pictures taken. Highwaters got some new pants (I new he would) and a beautiful royal blue velour shirt. I think his picture will turn out the best. Highwaters said that Kissy and me were the weirdest people he knows next to Doug (Donna's brother?) and we said that he was weirder than me and Kissy put together. In bookkeeping we had a guest speaker from the Community Hospital, he was ok. I went to some evangelistic meetings at church tonight, with Greaser, because she wanted me to. I didn't get home until 10:30, it's almost 11:00 now so I'll go.
October 30
My mom is sick today, so she didn't go to church and I went to another church and stayed for the potluck. It was ok. After that we went and sang for Mr. B. who is in a resthome. We stayed at Michele's house all afternoon till the "hard times" party at my church. It was pretty good. Hippie, Birdlegs (Ranele's nickname), Greaser and me had to get in the middle (of the group) and recite a poem. It was rather embarassing. After that we just went out and goofed off because the party started getting dead. But we had fun anyway - I had fun all day. Babes (my cat) wants me to put him out, besides it's 10:45.
October 31
The time changed last night, so I got up one hour later than usual. It was very windy, but I had to water the D lawn anyway and they paid me today also. My mom was still a little sick, so guess who had to go to the flea market (my mother had a booth at the flea market) - me right! Sick and I only got $1.50 for just sitting there for 3 hours. I only made $2.00.
Guess what - it's Halloween night and after 5 years, I decided to go trick or treating with Greaser and some little kids. I was a hobo and we got a lot of candy. It was real fun. Greaser is staying over night and we were playing chess, but now we're listening to "The Lone Ranger" on the radio.
I was in a very good mood today again. Well, it looks like Mark is gone, he didn't come to school today - so. I didn't do anything in Literature this last month but I had to do something so I took the test - I'm probably the only one. I probably got an F. We also had 2 geometry classes today - bore bore (because E.D. came yesterday). In Biology me and Donna were supposed to put a DNA molecule together, well, we got an RNA instead. Maybe next week we'll get a DNA.
David didn't call all week and Sue said he was mad because we ditched him. So I'll have to send his ring back. I went to Arvie's tonight and I asked Mike if he thought Steven liked me and he said "it looks that way." It's about time. Well, I think I'll sign off now. Bi.
October 2
In Church School today I had to sit by myself because everybody I knew was at another church (oh well). Michele came to church and so I sat with her. This afternoon my dad promised to take me and Sue driving. We went out to by where Steven lives and drove. It was kinda fun. When Sue was driving a sheriff started following - it was tense for her. She was very nervous. I stayed at her house and we went to her brothers and goofed off and then we went to my house and made rootbeer floats, yum, yum! We then went to the school and I lost David's ring. I don't know what I am going to do. I'll have to look for it tomorrow. We watched the movie "Bristle Face" over at the school. It was very good. Wish me luck!
October 3
I woke up at the early hour of 7:30 to go and look for David's ring. I didn't find it. So I had to write him a letter. Then I started making my poster for Biology (it looks sick) Michele and Ranele came over and they said my letter was O.K.! So I sent it. I should have studied for the Biology test tomorrow, but I just didn't feel like it. I read a stupid book all afternoon. At 7:00, I walked over to Sue's but she wasn't home. She came and picked me up at 7:30 and Kim told me I sent the letter to the wrong address. Oh groan, now I will have to write another one...We watched TV at Terry's (Sue's brother) house until 11:00. I hope my mom doesn't get too mad.
October 4
School again, ich. Cheryl came over this morning and told me that their car burned up. I could hardly believe it, I mean, it's not all that old a '68. Steven was "ill" today - I bet he ditched to get out of the Biology test. I passed the spelling test and went on to pass the Drivers Ed quiz, but I flunked the Religion quiz and the Biology test. I missed 9 out of 35 on the first round and 15 out of 35 on the second. Bad. Oh well, that's what I get for not studying. I got another great idea for a poster. Everyone says it's a good idea. So I hope so. I had to take some books back to the library and I also got some new ones. I think I'll go take my shower now and hit the sack.
October 5
I can't think of anything unusual that happened this morning. I guess that's what happens when Steven isn't here. I got 45 out of 71 on the Biology test which was considered a B. Donna got 57 so our group is the highest so far. I hope Edward gets a good grade. Oh, guess what? I got 2 letters today! One from my cousin, David and one from Mike (finally). It was a pretty good letter. Michele came over tonight and I had to help her with her Bookkeeping. WOW, did she ever need help! Then I went and got the pictures I took on Sept. 25. Most of them didn't turn out. The one of just David is really good. I can't think of anything more to say, but that I hope Steven comes to school tomorrow.
October 6
Guess who came to school today??? Steven, right. But all he could do was aggravate me all the time, and it makes me soooo mad! I got the letter I sent to David back again, and I'm not going to resend it either, that's just too bad. In P.E. today we had to run 4 laps and it made me sooo mad. Then Miss S was on the opposite team so naturally we lost. It was kinda funny so we get to play a different team tomorrow - halelujah. I had to water the law this afternoon until 6:30 because I only had one faucet to use. I fed Timmy too and studied for the four tests we're having tomorrow. I better get to bed now, so I'll be refreshed tomorrow.
October 7
School started out with tests and ended up with tests. First in English. I got 94 on capitalization, but I don't know about punctuation. I missed 8 on the Religion test - I don't know what letter grade that is, probably a B. In Bookkeeping, I really goofed the first page up and Biology, I goofed that up too. Mr. Hodges gave us our grades and how we stand with the rest of the class. So far this year, I am second in Bookkeeping which is an A and second in Biology, which is a B. I don't think that's too bad if I can keep it up. In P.E. we could take the Presidents P.E. test thingie. I tried but I only got 8.1 in the 50 yard dash and we had to have 7.3, so I gave up. After school, I swiped Steven's coat and after he left I put it back, I think he knows tho'. Then I played tennis with Donna.
October 8
The last day of school before a weekend - good. We took the Geometry test and I got 70% which is a C. Donna got 73% and that was the higest score, so I guess I did pretty well. When Steven came to school he acted mad, but after I got in the room he talked to me, so I don't know? In Biology lab, we had to put the DNA molecule together again and this time we got it right. Then we had to test some soil for phosphorus and make reports. In chapel some firemen came in with Resuca Annie, but I didn't do it. In fact none of the 10th grade did. There wasn't a meeting at Arvie's tonight. So, I just read a book.
October 9
Shock! Steven came to church today and he said Hi. His mom kept primping her hair and I almost died laughing. His dad went out and came back in 20 minutes, then Steven left but he didn't come back - he just sat in the car because I saw him. I went home with Michele for dinner - her mom wasn't feeling well, but I guess it was OK if I was there. We didn't go on singing bands today - so we went to MBA to visit Marvin (MBA is a parochial boarding school - Marvin is Michele's brother). It was kinda fun. Then we went for a walk and when we got back Michele fixed my hair like Steven's mom's hair. Michele's mother fixed it over tho' and Michele wanted her hair Kinked, so I braided it in little braids all over. It looked funny.
October 10
I had to water the lawn this morning. I also straightened up my room and studied all morning. Mr H came over and him and my brother went to get Steven's minibike for Pam's birthday (Mr H's daughter) (spoiled brat). I wanted to go, but I thought it would look too obvious. My brother told Mr H all kinds of things - I know and it makes me MAD!!! I read my book all afternoon - it's good. It's called "The Lute and the Glove" by Katherine Eyre. She writes good novels. I had to prune the bushes up fronk (ick) but I didn't finish. Then I went to Sue's and watched "Summer Magic" a delicious movie starring Haley Mills (my favorite actress).
October 11
Steven just acted normal and Mr H didn't say anything. I got a C on the English test again, oh well. I'm also getting a B in Geometry. Whew. We don't have to take the Biology test until Wednesday and we're supposed to have a Bookkeeping test tomorrow. Would you believe our volleyball team won today? 4:15 or something like that. They really wiped out. We went to JC Penny's tonight and I got some new deck shoes. They are ugly. I like my old ones a lot better!Well, I can't think of much else to say so I'll close for now - until tomorrow....
October 12
Well, Steven was sick again - oh, well. I'm getting a B in English - because of the terrible grade I got in Literature, I suppose I should try to bring that grade up a little. Mr M taught us Religion because E.W. and his class went on a field trip. We had a test in Bookkeeping - I hope I got a good grade. I had to babysit a bunch of brats after school and everyday after school - 3 boys. I did that until 5:30 and at 6:00 me and Donna went to C.College to play games with Mr H. and Edward. We never did figure them out. With 40 pages of rules - who could? We gave up and Mr H got us some HOT chocolate and then my brother picked us up.
October 13
Steven came to school today. His excuse? His mom wanted him to stay home because he was half asleep when he got up yesterday. I missed 2 on the Drivers Ed test today and I only missed 7 on the Biology test. Donna missed 10 (I got the highest score). I missed 5 on the Bookkeeping test we had yesterday. So I guess I'm not getting too bad of grades. I had to babysit tonight (and all year I guess?) The kids names are Kevin age 10, Keith age 8, and Kenneth age 6. They weren't too bad today. I was a good girl and went to church tonight. Oh yes, Michele got a letter from Bernd (a penpal from East Germany GDR) and he sent a picture of Uwe (my penpal from East Germany - Bernd and Uwe are friends)(what a doll) I'm expecting a letter from him tomorrow.
October 14
Well, I guess I'll tell you what happened today. Mr M was in a horrible mood today. I am in charge of the teachers page for the Annual (School Year Book). I wanted to have the activities (poor me). Steven rode his bike today (because he gets extra points in Biology if he does). We only had half a day of school. I didn't get a letter from Uwe. I had to babysit from 12:30 - 5:30. We mostly played around the school. They were worse today, but I managed somehow. We went shopping tonight and I got a couple of little patch flags (U.S.) to send to Uwe. I hope he likes them.
October 15
Friday - a glorious word to all who hear it (now-days). Say it with love in the heart. My bean plant from the Biology experiment came up (finally). Now I wish something else would grow before I give up. We watched a boring movie in chapel today. I almost fell asleep. Michele came over and ate with me at lunch. In biolab all we did was watch a bunch of movies. I had to babysit again (a routine thing now) and I get paid next Friday. I got a letter from Mike. It was very good, but none from Uwe. There wasn't a meeting at Arvie's tonight because he has to work - so I don't know what will happen.
October 16
Guess who came to church? Steven (I amost fell through the floor). They very seldom come to church twice in a row. Michele came home for dinner and we also had Gary (a friend of my brother's). Me and Michele had to make the dinner. We made Sloppy Joe's and warm cider and rotten watermelon - which we gave to the neighbor's chickens. I didn't get a letter from Uwe again, I better get one on Monday or I will be mad! We went to the cliff by the cemetery and watched the cars go by. Then we had supper. I had 5 (or 6) pieces of french (garlic) bread. At the movie, I had a bag of jelly beans (from Dan) and some gum. Mark and Dan got a Permanent wave (sick). I sat by John E.
October 17
Sunday, ah peaceful day of rest! I slept in until 8:30. I had to water the lawn and finish pruning the bushes, and do my homework and sew up my mom's dress, and feed Timmy - but I didn't because he didn't want to wake up - so I left him to his rest. I read most of the afternoon, some good books. We ate at church - Spaghetti and meatballs with salad drenched in italian dressing - so much the salad wilted & so did I. Afterwards I picked up some prints from Long's and then I went to Mr. H's to watch his color TV (Sue went to Angwin). They kept on bugging me and it made me mad (that's life).
October 18
Well, back to the good ole' school daze (ha, ha!). Nothing unusual happened unless you call the principal being gone unusual. Steven was telling me all his experiences on his mini bike. They were good and his annual summer trip to Los Angeles. He got to go to Magic Mountain - lucky guy. Guess what!!?? I got a letter from Uwe, finally! He sent all kinds of things. I went to babysit - but no boys?? I stayed around there until 6:00 and then they told me that Mrs. C is taking care of them. I'm kinda glad, but I wish they would have told me! I get paid tomorrow. I worked on Bookkeeping all evening and it still doesn't come out right - poor me.
October 19
Steven didn't ride his bike to school today, because he didn't feel like it. I wrote Uwe a big letter and sent him a bunch of things including a dollar bill for his coin collection. Steven kept hitting me with my rubberband right on the buns and it made me sooo mad! It went under my desk and he went to grab it and Cindy and me started calling him "nasty". He turned all red - it was funny. Mr H talked on his favorite subject in Biology - sex and reproduction. It was funny the way he tried to tell about it. After school Michele, me, Ranele and Cindy were listening to my "In a- gadda-da-vida" record (Iron Butterfly) and Michele's mother came over (kill). So now Michele can't come over anymore (sickening).
October 20
Sorry I didn't write today - But I just couldn't think of anything.
October 21
I was in a very good mood and so was acting very crazy. EW was gone and we had a substitute and I was acting up and she thought I was the worst kid in the class. It was funny. I got ink all over Steven's face and he got mad! Ha! Ha! Then we had a war during breaks (with rubber bands). After that we were just "quietly" studying and I hit him just below the eye. He got pretty mad, but not too mad. So now he has to pay me back. OH NO! In P.E. Miss S had the boys play us and only certain people including her could play. It made me sooo MAD. We went shopping in W. tonight and I got a bunch of junk (as usual) Oh yes, We had audio/vision tests again today and I am 4'11" and weight 112 with 20/100, 20/70 vision. 20/20 with glasses. Steven is 5'3"' and weighs 108. I got to weigh him. What a privalege. Der Unde.
October 22
Today was another day for most people, but for me it is Friday. Which I look forward to. I was in a pretty bad mood for awhile. Till break, then we played keep-away. Mr. H. gave the chapel talk on nutrition. It was OK. At lunch we played keep-away almost the whole time. It was real fun (Steven, Ed, Donna, and me) with two guards (Sue & Debra at the doors). The girls won. We also chose class officers. Michele is the President, I am the Vice-President, Donna's the Secretary/Treasurer, Steven is the Pastor (oh no), Mike is Sargaent of Arms and Cheryl is Song Leader. Michele was sick today, but we went to the meeting at Arvie's anyway. It was OK I guess. Except Alice got mad and Michele got sicker and went home.
October 23
Steven's parents were at church today (shock), but Steven wasn't, so I'll have to bawl him out about being a good example (after all he is the pastor of our class). Mark read my tablet during church with all the dumb notes we wrote. I didn't go on singing bands today. I just sat around and read. I read this diary for as far as I've gotten, and then I took a nap. How refreshing, but now I'm not tired and it's 10:45! They had skating tonight and it was an absolute blast. I mean, the boys weren't as shy as they usually are. I skated with Dan, Mark and Kevin. I would have come in 2nd or 3rd in the race, but Mark pushed me - so that was that. Michele and me aren't very good friends any more just because of her mom. She always runs around with Cindy now.
October 24
Let's seee - what did I do today. I got up at 8:30 because I had to water the lawn. Then I did all my homework from 10:00 - 2:30. I cleaned up my room before that. I made some more on my gum wrapper chain, and Mr. H kept coming over every five minutes and it aggravated me. So I took a shower to get rid of him. I went to Sue's to watch TV. The Ice Follies were on instead of Walt Disney it was very good. I sure wish I could get some Ice Skates. In the meantime I'll practice on roller skates. I'm getting pretty good on them. Whoopie! No school tomorrow - so I get to sleep in.
October 25
I didn't get to sleep in very much after all - my mom came in and woke me up. I was sooo Mad! I didn't do too much - just goofed off. I washed my skates with saddle soap and soaked some paper off some tiles for my mom for fifty cents. The paper plugged the drain - I didn't take a shower (nobody knows). I practiced my techniques in skating this afternoon. backwards, going into the spin and coming out of it without falling. I know one thing it made me sick. My dad had me help him fix the brakes on my brother's car because he ran off to San Jose with his friend Mike. I think Ray is living with us (he's been with us for a couple of weeks now)(poor me). My parents wanted me to get my check from the babysitting job - but they weren't home, so I don't know when I'm going to get paid. Oh yes, I got a letter from my cousin David.
October 26
Mr H said I couldn't use Timmy for our yearly project because I want to do it. I'm supposed to do something. I don't know what to do. I was so mad! You wouldn't believe it.
I got a letter from Mike today. It was pretty good. He had a letter enclosed for Steven in it too. I got 89% on the English test, bad, now I have to take it over. We played a dirty trick on Mike today - we took all his books and put them in the empty desk. He got a little mad, but it was funny, so he stole a bunch of my stuff and that made me mad - so we're even. I finally got paid for the babysitting job - they paid me $10, I was only supposed to get $5.75 ( I guess they paid me interest). We started the girls volleyball tournament in P.E. today.
October 27
I got up early today to study my Biology. My watch was off by 10 minutes, so I got up earlier even than that. Mr. M didn't get to the room until after the first bell and everyone was getting impatient. In the meantime, we were talking about Steven (and he was standing right there & I didn't know it) I was so embarassed. I'm glad I didn't say too much. I'm getting a B in Bookkeeping and I don't know why. It makes me mad and a B in Biology. Our group had to give the lecture and quiz today, but we got to watch a movie on drugs first. Today was my dad's birthday and we all had to sing to him. Then Ray and I got into a big fight. I'm reading a murder mystery and it's real good. But I think I'd better hit the sack it's late.
October 28
We took the English test over and I got 98% which is zer gut. Everybody in our room has a nickname, so from now on I'll call them by that. The list will be in the back of this book on the first page of the memoranda. Steven = Highwaters, Ed = Long Johns, Mike = Hoss, Me = Mini Monster, Donna= Kissy, Sue = Greaser, Michele= Hippie, Cindy = Too Little, Cheryl = Too Much, Debbie = Witch.
After school Ranele wanted to sell me her chess set, so I said, "maybe, if you show me how". She did and I like it OK. We had a test in Biology and I missed 23 out of 35 (pretty bad) So I have to take it over. In P.E. we played with the boys a dodge-ball type game. It was ok. We went shopping tonight and I got a cheap magnetic chess set so I can practice, maybe I will buy Ranele's later.
October 29
We finally got the chalk boards in our classroom. and now our rooms are complete. They look good and I like them ok. I wore my best purple dress today because we had to have our pictures taken. Highwaters got some new pants (I new he would) and a beautiful royal blue velour shirt. I think his picture will turn out the best. Highwaters said that Kissy and me were the weirdest people he knows next to Doug (Donna's brother?) and we said that he was weirder than me and Kissy put together. In bookkeeping we had a guest speaker from the Community Hospital, he was ok. I went to some evangelistic meetings at church tonight, with Greaser, because she wanted me to. I didn't get home until 10:30, it's almost 11:00 now so I'll go.
October 30
My mom is sick today, so she didn't go to church and I went to another church and stayed for the potluck. It was ok. After that we went and sang for Mr. B. who is in a resthome. We stayed at Michele's house all afternoon till the "hard times" party at my church. It was pretty good. Hippie, Birdlegs (Ranele's nickname), Greaser and me had to get in the middle (of the group) and recite a poem. It was rather embarassing. After that we just went out and goofed off because the party started getting dead. But we had fun anyway - I had fun all day. Babes (my cat) wants me to put him out, besides it's 10:45.
October 31
The time changed last night, so I got up one hour later than usual. It was very windy, but I had to water the D lawn anyway and they paid me today also. My mom was still a little sick, so guess who had to go to the flea market (my mother had a booth at the flea market) - me right! Sick and I only got $1.50 for just sitting there for 3 hours. I only made $2.00.
Guess what - it's Halloween night and after 5 years, I decided to go trick or treating with Greaser and some little kids. I was a hobo and we got a lot of candy. It was real fun. Greaser is staying over night and we were playing chess, but now we're listening to "The Lone Ranger" on the radio.
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Sunday, March 06, 2005
September 1971
Sue, Michele, Me, David
Sept 7, 1971
Today was Tuesday, the first day of school. We were supposed to have the newly built classrooms - but they aren't finsihed yet, so we are going to use the library until they are finished. Mr M, our homeroom teacher, has been in the hospital so we are having GB, a Freshman in College, for our substitute. She's pretty good. We also have EW and Mr H. the new 7th grade teacher Miss S is going to teach girls Physical Education (P.E.). I hope she is good. The rest of the day was like a first day of school getting settled, etc. We have 12 in our class, no new students (3 boys, 9 girls). Note: this is a small parochial school
Sept 8
Last night I got a make-up kit - so I wore a bunch of make-up today. I hope it didn't look too bad. EW said he is going to be the yearbook sponsor if Mr M won't. I don't think he will frankly. Miss S had P.E. today. She doesn't even know how to serve a volleyball! I don't know if I like her or not. I had to feed Timmy (my turtle) today. I don't know if he is hybernating or not so I don't know if I should feed him. I just discovered a new way to make stationery, it is really cool.
Sept 9
Today in English II GB had us finish a story that she took from a book. I wrote 5 pages! In P.E. we asked Miss S if the 9th and 10th grade could be teams against the 7th and 8th graders - and she said yes. I had to water the D lawn (I had a job taking care of a yard). Ellen came up and bought my piano just like that "snap" for 75 dollars. It's all out of tune and it needs new pegs amongst other problems. I'm putting the money in the bank so I can go to Milo (a boarding school) next year. We went grocery shopping tonight and I got a tunic blouse - it's really neat. I got Sue her birthday present - a sweatshirt with a smiley face on it. I also got some school supplies.
Sept 10
This was the closing of the first week of school I guess it won't be all that bad, if I study hard and after we get settled into the new classrooms. Since it is Friday, we got off early, so we didn't have P.E. I got a little caught up in homework so I won't have to do so much on Sunday. For bookkeeping class we have to make a balance sheet of all our possessions - rather interesting. I fed Timmy and took him for his walk.
I went to the Friday-night meeting (church youth group) at Arvie's. It was pretty good. The text Lev. 15: 16-28 is real good. I didn't know that was even in the Bible!
Sept 11
This was Saturday and I went to church - bore! I'm in the youth class now and its worse than the earliteens. After church I went to Michele's house for dinner. At 3:00 we decided to go to the church and wait until Arvie picked us up for singing bands (singing at nursing homes). Nobody was there so we went to Arvie's house - nobody was there either - so we went back to Michele's house. We called everybody we could think of and nobody was home! We gave up and planned a beach party for the 22nd. Then Arvie called and we went to Loma Prieta (mountain) and looked at the stars and city lights. We saw two satellites. I didn't get home until midnight.
Sept 12
I had to water the lawn today for D (fun, fun) and I finished my homework. Sue invited me to her birthday party today so at 12:30 I went to that. It was kinda blah at first, but then Michele and Ranele came and we opened the presents. There was this guy there his name is David. He's a Freshman and very short - about 4'9" - I'm 4'11". So we kinda hung around together. He's got a dirty mind - full of dirty jokes - but I think he's kinda cute. When I got home I fed Timmy, but he wouldn't eat - so I'm pretty sure he is hybernating. I won't feed him for a week. I watched Walt Disney at Sue's. It was good.
Sept 13
Well, it looks like another day is over. Mr M was back today and he told us all about his illness. I think GB is better (a better teacher) than him, but I'm not going to tell him that! The new classrooms aren't quite finished. We'll either move in the middle of this week or wait until Monday.
Guess what? we got a new boy in our class - Mike - I know him from the youth group. He's really fat, but I think he's nice. During Biology, Steven got "very" mad at me because I made him talk and he was docked 10 points. I said I was sorry - oh well - I have to go take a shower now because it is Sooooo hot!!!!!
Sept 14
Wow, was it ever hot today - at least 105. I thought I might smother! Steven was very nice to me today (shock). Sue, Michele and I were talking about David and he thought we were talking about him. It was kind of funny. Mike is having a pretty hard time adjusting to our school I think, but I don't blame him. Michele and I told EW our plans about the beach party - and he thought they were good - so did Mr. M although he might not be able to come. After school I went to Sue's and watched "Love Me Tender" starring Elvis Presley. It was good, even though I have seen it before. I went to get my swamp water tonight it's all full of fish and bugs etc. (yuck) for Biology lab.
Sept 15
We had a big test in Geometry today. I'm pretty sure I flunked. Mr M had to take his daughter to college today, so we had a substitute Mrs N (uck) - I guess she's not THAT bad. Mr H liked my swamp water. In mine and some of the others - you could see little bugs (so small I could hardly see them) in the water - really weird. Friday we are going to look at them through the microscope.
In P.E. we were supposed to go to MBA (a school with a swimming pool) and swim, but they were having a school picnic so we are going tomorrow at 12:15. I went to prayer meeting and I had to play the piano (terrible) A couple of people thanked me afterwards - so I guess it wasn't too bad.
Sept 16
I missed getting a C in Geometry by 1 point. Steven wasn't here today and I could care less. We didn't have classes this afternoon because we went simming at MBA and with our luck it was cloudy and foggy all day. But we had a lot of fun. I saw Ron and Ed.
I had a beautiful plan today - to go to the County Fair. Me, Sue, David, my brother (to drive) and his friend Ray. But my mom didn't want David to go so I had to call and cancel it - was I very mad!!!! So mad I started bawling. Michele came over and we went to the PTA meeting instead - it was a potluck - so I didn't have to come home to eat. I guess it was ok.
Sept 17
Finally it is Friday. We had a test in Religion class - which I know I flunked. In biology we had lab. We learned how to use a microscope and looked at microscopic bugs. My mosquito larvae's head was a big as this book and we could see all it's insides and everything - it was really interesting.
Sue invited David to the meeting at Arvie's. I think he really enjoyed it. Ron (a guy staying at Arvie's) got into a real bad motorcycle accident. His wife is pregnant. I don't know where they are going to get all the money. After the meeting when we took David home, we were goofing off, etc. and he put his arm around me (whoopie). It was all very fun.
Sept 18
Today at church we were supposed to sing one verse of the song and these old ladies started singing the second verse - it was really funny. After church we went to singing bands, and then we went to visit Ron in the hospital. We snuck in 2 at a time - until there were 13 of us in his room. His arm is all ranked out, but otherwise he is ok. He kept on teasing me about David and I got a little bit miffed at him about that. After that me, Michele, Ranele, Marla, Mike, Bev & Otis went on a hike. One time I slipped and went right through Mike's legs - it was funny. After the hike he bought us all a coke. I stayed overnight at Michele's house.
Oh, I got a letter from Dorcas today (my penpal from the Phillipines)
Sept 19
Me and Michele didn't get to sleep till 12:30 this morning. We laughed for 1 hour straight. Oh my aching cheeks! We didn't get up until about 10 - when Bev called and then my dad - he had to go to San Francisco. We listened to records and played games mostly all day - it was fun. My dad picked me up at 2:30. I had to go home and water the lawn (for D) and also do my homework. David and Sue came over at 5 and we goofed off and went to Sue's house. We're going swimming next week and he's going to give me his friendship ring. I ate a Sue's tonight and watched TV.
Sept 20
My other pen just zonked out - so I guess I'll have to use this one. Steven was at school today (shock) Boy was he ever nice to me. I think he might like me a little. Yeah! Mr. H went to Arizona, so we had Mrs. O for a substitute - Mike brought a book on making paper airplanes - so we had fun in her classes. She let us study - Mark & Sue studied with me. It was very fun. I have poison oak all over my face from that hike on Saturday night. How maddening! I went to the library tonight and got 4 record albums - very good ones. Also a book called "Amy". I think it will be good.
Sept 21
Hey, I think my pen decided to work. I guess school was just about normal. We watched a movie in Biology. Mr. H was back but surprisingly we didn't have any quizzes. I think I'd better hurry and write a letter to Dorcas. Me and Michele were having a rather hard time getting everything together for the beach party. For one thing - corn is slightly out of season - but we got some at a reasonable price. After we got everything we had 4 cents left! Allen was holding the cider and Ranele threw the ball at him and "POP" well there went the cider. Considering all the oddities and the people that planned it. I think it was rather enjoyable.
Sept 22
Well today we were tested on how much we have achieved. Achievement tests all morning. I probably did rotten - I don't know. We will have them tomorrow morning also. Gordon a 9th grader joined us in Drivers Ed. Mr. H lectured us in biology all afternoon. I almost got a headache trying to absorb it all in my brain. This afternoon I had to feed Timmy - I think he ate quite a bit. He is very hard to understand. I also had to water the lawn and somebody stole the knob that turns the water off and on. you wouldn't believe how mad I was. I'm a bad girl, I didn't go to church tonight - instead I went shopping and got a bunch of junk including a nighty.
Sept 23
Steven said Hi to me today and I just looked at him and started laughing. We had achievement tests again today - Math (yuck) and skills. In Geometry me and Steven were having a paper wad and rubberband fight. Mike got a rubberband and tried to hit me with it. Mr. M saw him and he got in trouble - it was funny because it wasn't his fault. We had another dreadful lecture in Biology. I wrote a letter to Mike ( a former classmate who moved to Washington State) today and bawled him out for not sending me a letter. Oh yes, David called and asked me to go swimming on Sunday. He said he tried to call sooner but I was too busy. His mom only let him talk for 10 minutes so, I'll see him Saturday.
Sept 24
Well, back to the old regime. Gometry, English and Religion. In chapel, DM gave the talk. It was OK. At lunch me and Cheryl put Timmy out in the back yard. (I lived on the school grounds - my dad was the custodian/caretaker at the school). I think he enjoyed himself pretty well. In Biology lab we have to plant corn and beans. We also looked at microscopic bugs again. We had to make a glucose molecule (using a model). I had to do it with Mike- he did most of it. I then got to sit by Steven for the first time (whoopie) he rode his bike to school today and he lives clear across town. I went with Sue to Arvie's again tonight. David came also. After the meeting we were acting very strange. He gave me his ring - it's kinda small for me - but who cares.
Sept 25
I'm a bad girl, I didn't go to church school this morning, oh well, my parents didn't go so I really didn't have a way to get there and besides church was in the gym. Wow you should have seen all the people. David came, but so did Steven. I sat by David and we stayed for the potluck dinner, we were last in line (as usual) so we had to take the dribbles. I had film in my camera - so we took a bunch of pictures. Me and David, Michele, Sue, etc. etc. We had a lot of fun. After that we went on singing bands and when we prayed this old lady started yelling the Lord's Prayer. I just about split right there. Nothing went on this afternoon, so I just stayed home.
Sept 26
It rained just about all morning so I got out of doing the lawn. I also did most of my homework until David called. I didn't want to go swimming today because of the weather. But he said Sue was (she didn't want to either). So I said OK - he came over and we goofed off until Sue finished her many duties and then we had to decide where to go. The pool wasn't open - yeah. We ended up going to the beach. It was very windy, but I thought it was kinda fun. At 7:00 we had to watch Jacques Costeau on TV . We went to Terry's (Sue's brother) house and watched his color TV. It was OK - also Jimmy Stewart and Bonanza.
Sept 27
School (barf) We had a big quiz in Biology and I got the highest score 11/30 - oh well. In P.E Miss S was sick so we had P.E. with Mr H (and the boys) - He made us do all the football exercises and run about 3 laps around the field. Then we got to play volleyball which was a riot. I planted my garden for Biology and wrote down the definitions and Asst. for Geometry and fed Timmy. I also had to fix supper (tacos) and finally I got to relax with a book. I'm very tired so I'll go to bed now even if it's only 8:00.
Sept 28
In Geometry Mark and I were having a fight over a chair. He wouldn't give it to me and it was mine - besides he already had 2 of his own. Mr M got perturbed so we "shared" it. During study hall we finally got to move over to the new classrooms. It was kinda fun. It is kinda dull in there so Mr. M gave us some pictures to put on the wall. One had a picture of a couple of boys skinny dipping so we put it under the clock. Mr M saw it and said, "I thought that would be the first one you would put up." but he didn't take it down. We had P.E. with the boys again only it wasn't as bad. I got paid today for watering the D lawn $12.00.
Sept 29
Well, the new classrooms are finally all finished and all we have to do is enjoy them. They are OK. In English class Mr M had to take the 1-3 grades to a fire station for a field trip. The school principal was supposed to take over, but he was busy - so I was the teacher until he was able to come. In Bookkeeping and Biology Mr H had us split into 4 groups 3 in each group (we have 4). Mark, Eddie, Donna, and me) I think it's a good group if Mark will study. We watched a movie on the atom in Biology and we have to make an Ecology poster. We had a Drivers Ed test too. I missed 2 which was very good. Miss S is back and we chose volleyball teams. I am on Michele's. I watered the lawn this afternoon - just my luck - it's raining now!
Sept 30
I was in a very good mood today - first I was acting like an old nag and bossing Mark around. Tomorrow is his last day here, he's going to take correspondence courses and work. Then me and Steven were fighting = funny. Edward was sick so I had him all to myself. Anyway. I had this sex test (quiz) from Ann Landers - It was real good. Everyone was doing it. We tried to get Steve to, but I don't think he's done anything. E.D. had chapel today - it was kinda fun. After school Edward came so we went to talk to him (ditcher). Steven stayed after school until 4:00 so we were throwing rocks at each other and I swiped his coat. funny. His parents came and I was bugging him - funny. We bought groceries tonight - I got a lot of stuff.
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