February 1972
February 1, 1972
I just looked and looked for my black pen, but I couldn't find it - so this one will have to do - it's the one I used on my 8th grade diary. Steven came to school today and his excuse was not getting up on time and then his mom was going to take him , but his mom was sick, so she didn't. I ignored him all morning - I learned the above from Donna. It's funny, but every time he comes to school I have a lot to write about and run out of room. In the afternoon I talked to him though. After school I stayed over and wrote Mike a letter, it wasn't very good - so during the week I'll write a little every day and tell him what's going on etc.
The Chapel Singers were at the PTA meeting but they're sick, so me and Donna left and went to the third grade room to "study" and then I came home.
February 2
I have decided to forget about forgetting Steven - it's impossible and I told Otis I didn't like Steven anymore and after school I was in the room and Steven came in and then Otis came in and as Steven was going out Otis goes "What's this bad news I heard about you breaking up with (me)?" and Steven just stood there like he didn't know what was going on and I got so embarassed and I told Otis to "get out"! (Afterwards Donna told me that Steve thought it was funny and it made me MAD!!!!!)
February 3
I got my report card today and I got an A in Biology and P.E. and I only got 1 C (in Geometry). I didn't expect such good grades. In P.E. we didn't do anything, just shoot baskets, and all I did was sit in a chair and after school Otis came up to me (and Steven could hear) and said "I heard about you and Steven breaking up" and I got really mad! Steven didn't do anything.
Oh dear! My eyes are getting bad already!
After school Donna and I went shopping and I got $5.00 off my dad and I went to Penny's and got some green velveteen for some knickers and then Donna got a poster for her brother and I got Santana's "Oye Como Va"(a 45) I wanted it for sooo long! and then we went into a stationery store and I got a Valentine's card for Steve, Mike and Uwe. The class went swimming tonight, but I didn't go because I don't have a swimming suit.
February 4
Well, I broke my first New Year's Resolution today - the one about Steven. I give up! I quit! I don't like him any more and I don't have any feelings towards him, except every now and then. So I probably won't write much about him any more. I still think he's a doll. Wow! but that's all. So I don't know what I'll do with the Valentine's card, sign Donna's name and send it to him. She would get so mad, but I feel like doing it because he always acts like he likes her.
We are finishing our practice set in Bookkeeping and I got all the mistakes figured out, so I'm not too worried. In Biology we ran out of things to do, so we put chairs up in the gym for the movie Saturday night. It was fun. I went to the meeting at SC tonight and since it was raining, I wore pants , so did Sue. Afterwards, my mom stayed for a meeting and I got mad, so I came home with Arvie and Mom and Dad got home first!
February 5
I had to be Superintendent at Church and I forgot Ms. P because I didn't see her and afterwards she got all pushed and it made me mad! Steven came to church and I threw a gum wrapper at him and he got kinda mad, then I poked him to ask him if he was going to the movie tonight and he said he didn't think so, and he acted aggravated - crud! I just wanted to know! It makes me so God Damned Mad!!!! I got a letter from David today and I wrote him and Uwe a letter. Then I started reading"The Hittite" by Noel Greson - I've already read it, but it's good! After sundown, I started my knickers and the machine kept on acting like it needed to be oiled, but the thread was all wound up in the wheel thingie (sick!) I went over to the movie - hardly anybody was there and Donna was in a bad humor! I'm tired so I'll go....
February 6
Mom woke me up at 9:00 so I had to get up and wash my brother's sheets and then I cleaned my room and did some homework, but I didn't finish my practice set. Mrs. R called and wanted me to help them cut out Christmas cards to send to the Phillipines, so I did and then we had a spaghetti dinner - that was very delicious. I guess it was kinda fun, even if not many people came. Then it was 7:00 and I had to go to the school and help them with the movie - only about 8 people came - wow! sick! I don't even think it was worth it. Oh yes, I finished my knickers today, and I really like them! I wore them to the movie, but I think I made them just a wee bit short. Right now, I'm waiting for my brother to get out of the bathroom, so I can take a shower. It's 10:15. I sure wish he would hurry!
February 7
What a perfectly boring day - on the other hand, it wasn't too bad. Sue might have to have an operation in March on her spine - poor kid. In P.E. almost none of the girls dressed down - it was really funny. After school, Sue came over to get the gum wrappers and I put on my knickers and went to show Donna and everybody was laughing at me, but I didn't care! Then Donna and I came to my room to plan our room for next year (we are going to be roommates when we go to a (parochial) boarding school next year). We are going to do a "smiley face" theme. Then to prove to Donna that I don't like Steven (she still doesn't believe it - by the way, he was sick again). I sold the Valentine's card I got for him to my brother - she was kinda mad about that, but I don't care! My brother and I then went to the library to get some books, etc. I'm reading "So Dear to My Heart" by Sterling North. I saw the movie before. Ray is here now, it sounds like and my Brother is all turned on. He has a girlfriend.
February 8
I am sick, sick, sick, sick of this place. I want to escape. Leave. Get out of here or something! Sigh, but I can't.
Steven came to school today, sigh. I finished the first column in Geometry. Now I have to take the test and get a C on it, but I know I won't.
We have a Religion test tomorrow. I wrote Mike a 2 paged letter with the Valentine card. Isn't this interesting. Yuck. In Bookkeeping everybody went wild just about and Mr. H was getting rather exasperated, but I think he understands a little, but E.W. and Mr. Mc are too old. In P.E. the guys had to go outside because a guy was tearing up the stage. Somebody stole my sweater and Donna was dragging me around - it made me kinda mad! I can't think of anything else, so I'll end a very dull and discouraging day.
February 9
Today was 99% better than yesterday. I decided to be nice to Steven to see what happened and the results were marvelous - until Otis came around. Otis acts like he still owns me (Otis used to be my boyfriend a long time ago). I guess he is trying to make an impression on Steven, I don't know. He always goes "remember last summer" etc. and on and on. And I don't know what to do about it. Cindy T was gone and Michele brought some little cars and we (the girls) were racing them around and everything and Steven was trying to take a test or something and he thought we were weird, but I thought it was fun. In P.E. we had teams and Donna and Debra and I were on the same team and Michele and Debbie C and Jan and Marla were on the other and we were ahead most of the time, it was kinda fun, but Debbie is "something else." Nothing happened worth mentioning after school.
February 10
It was sure warm today, but it sure felt good. I wore my knickers to school today and not too many people laughed. Ed saw them and he kinda snickered so Steve looked and he snickered and then started laughing - it made me mad! Mr Mc. is giving us all extra points 180 and I have the least of anybody only 159 (or less). Everybody else has more and everybody had to laugh about that. In study hall I listened to "Spinning Wheel" by Credence on Mike's tape - it was good! In Biology since we were so good yesterday (ha ha) we got to go out and get some leaves. It was kinda fun really. Then since it was so warm and nice outside and the choirs were practicing, we played kick ball outside. It was O.K. After school me and Donna went shopping, but it was boring because we didn't have any money. We were looking for swimming suits, but I didn't like any.
February 11
GUESS WHAT???!!! Steven is getting baptized tomorrow at 5:00 and I'm so happy for him! In Geometry I have the first row all finished. Oh Mike C makes me sooo mad! In chapel today I sat in front of him and he kept on scooting my chair up and down - it made me mad and then he turned me around sideways and Steven and Ed were laughing - then Steven had pity and told him to "lay off" and he did for awhile. In Bookkeeping we are learning how to read data processing cards, etc. It's really neat! Donna and Cheryle got out of Bookkeeping and Biology because they had to practice for the program Saturday night. In Biology our group had to do an experiment - I can't even remember what it was about - oh yes, metabolism, then we watched 2 movies. After school I washed the dishes (shock!) and I went to the meeting and some dumb boys kept throwing things at me, but I ignored them.
February 12
What a day! It seems like everything is blah - then everything goes POW! Well, anyway, first I had to play the piano for the Junior's at Church, but Steven didn't come. Church was kinda normal, then when I went home, Cheryle called and asked me to go on a picnic with her - so I did. It was kinda fun, and I had some chicken , but it was cold and I didn't like it (I'm a vegetarian). Then I went to church to watch Steven get baptized, it was very beautiful (that's not the word) and his mother was crying and everything. Afterwards they had a social type thingie, but I didn't get a chance to talk to him and this old lady kissed him, it was funny! Richard H, a guy I used to have a crush on - he's 19 years old I think - was talking to me etc. and he took me to the program at school and he sat by me and I REALLY Dig him! WOW! I'll say more tomorrow, I think. I left for awhile and Sue said he put his arm around the chair where I was sitting and asked her where "his blue flower" went. So just maybee. Oh and I'm not running after him - he'll have to run after me!!!!
February 13
What a busy day! I got up at 9:00 and washed my sheets and cleaned my room somewhat. And I went to my mom's shop and got Donna a present - a candle - I guess she will like it. I decided to redo Timmy's thing so I did and transplanted some grass and then took him for a walk and fed him (he ate) I think he's coming out of his hibernation. This morning I did Biology and other homework. and Babes came in - he was gone for 5 days! and he smelled awful - so I gave him a bath - you should have heard him yowl! I took a shower and then I started reading a book Michele gave me last night called "Avalon" by Anya Seyton. It is VERY good! But it was only a condensed version - I will try to get the original. I didn't go to Sue's tonight.
February 14
Another boring school day - sigh! but this is Valentine's day! Also, Donna's birthday. She is a "love child" She liked her present a lot! I'm glad because I really didn't know what to get her. We had to to take a test in English and I got 74, not bad for the first time.
Guess what!!?? I got a Valentine's card from Mike. I'm so happy - it has a picture of a real cute hairy dog on a chair and it says "You are one of a kind" (turn page) "The Special Kind" Luv Ya Lots, Mike. Wow! I hope he likes the one I sent him. And I'm glad I didn't give Steven a card because he didn't give me one.
We played kick ball in PE today and our team won! My brother was telling me all about his trip to Arroyo Grande and he gave me a "Mad" magazine and a B.C. Funny Book to read. He stayed in Salinas because he took the bus.
February 15
Donna got two Valentine's, one from Mike and one from Ed. I think we are the only ones in the whole class that got one besides Ed. Mike C brought me a Continental Mark III "Hot Wheels" car. It's really neat - purple in fact. (The significance of this is that Steven's parents have a Continental Mark III - white)
I decided to start the Geometry test and so far I got them all right. Ed got an A. Steven was gone today. In Biology since we were so "quiet" yesterday, we didn't have any quizzes and he says if we keep it up, we won't have to take the final exam - oh I hope - but Cheryle has been gone though too. In P.E. we had it outside because they are redoing the stage. Our team won, again!
After school I just did nothing - read a book "The Valley of God" by Irene Patai - it's really good - about the Prophet Hosea. I took a bath - I usually take a shower.
February 16
Umm - Poor Mike, he was the only boy at school today. Cheryle and Yvonne were back - so it was noisy again and I think Mr. H was getting a little perturbed about it - oh yes, Debbie was gone too - so I didn't have anybody to bug - but she always bugs me too - so that was kinda a relief. I got a letter from Dorcas today and I'm starting to write one back.
After school, Sue came over and got the brown pants from the rummage sale (the ones that were Otis's) for ten cents - they fit her better than me anyway. Donna came over and showed me their family pictures. They are O.K. Oh yes, Michele came over this morning, and I almost died! I went grocery shopping and got some leotards and some socks that have stop signs on them. They're real cute. Tomorrow is mom's birthday.
February 17
Today is mom's birthday - she is now 47. Michele came over again this morning - I don't know why all of the sudden she starts coming over. Ed was back but Steven wasn't. If anybody is gone more than seven days in a nine week period, they can get a failure in all classes - but I don't think he knows that.
After school, I started fixing the enchiladas-real good. Last night mom wouldn't let me get a certain spice, so I went and got it myself. I was crying because of all the onions. It took a long time to make them, but apparently everbyody liked them, the way they ate. My brother had three. That was the birthday present from me to her, because I didn't have any money.
There was supposed to be recreation tonight, but nobody showed up, so they called it off and me and Sue studied and played games - chess and rummy.
February 18
Friday at last, and no school Monday! I wore my tights to school today with my red, white, and blue dress. I guess it looked OK. Steven came to school today - and he wasn't even sick - the only reason he came today is because he doesn't like to stay home on Friday's. Mr H. put up Bookkeeping and Biology grades. I'm 5th in Bookkeeping and 3rd in Biology. I think those are very good grades. I also finished the Geometry test, I got a C in that. Now I get to go on to the next chapter. We had a test in Bookkeeping and I bet I flunked. In Religion, we had a test and I think I missed three - not bad. After school I finished reading "Valley of God" and started reading "Pitcairn Island". It's OK. I got out my clarinet (shock) and I set my hair (shock).
February 19
I went to Church, hardly anybody was there - Richard or any of those guys. I invited Cheryle over for dinner and we wanted to go driving, but we didn't have enough gas - it made me kinda mad! So we went to the animal shelter and then to Sue's where we tried out all of her wigs. Then we went to the Dorcas lawn and sat for awhile and my brother came and took us all on a motorcycle ride and while we were doing that, Michele came over, but she left, so we all went exploring in a field, but Sue wouldn't come because it has a sign that said "Keep Out" It made me kinda mad. Anyway, me and Cheryle had fun - in the meantime Sue was with my brother. He picked her up and took her around - all over. Me and Cheryle came back to my house and we were drinking root beer and we started acting silly - laughing etc. It was funny. Sue called and wanted to tell me about it, but Mrs. S came over and wanted me to take care of her yard etc. while they are gone on vacation - so Cheryle and I went with her, and then to Sue's and Michele and Ranele and Cindy came over there and they were all wearing the wigs. Then we ran to the school from there so we wouldn't miss the movie - it was good "My Friend Flicka" I read the book before. It was an ancient movie!---The end.
February 20
Last night around midnight, my brother came in and woke me up and asked me if it was OK if his girfriend came over and I said that was fine. So she stayed in my room. She is now too. She lives in Arroyo Grande and her name is Jenny. I got up at about 9 and had to wash his sheets, then I cleaned up my room - boy did it need it! I then proceeded to do my study's, but that doesn't turn me on too much and since there is no school tomorrow, I gave up. I started to make my tennis rompers, but I didn't finish. Then I took Timmy for a walk and fed him. I played some tennis etc. etc.
Ray came over and I left (not really because of him though). I went to Sue's and we played some chess, then we went to Terry's until now 12:59. The end.
February 21
My dream came true! Cheryle called at 8:30, I was half asleep, but I got up anyway. She asked me to go to Eastridge (shopping mall) and I said sure! Mom gave me $5.00 and we left, and I love that place! It's really far out! Evertything is inside, you never have to go outside to go to another store. We just goofed off until around noon and we went to a Cafeteria in Penny's. Then Cheryle and I got tired of shopping, so we went ice skating - it was different! And I only fell once - when I tried to go backwards. It was fun. Then we left and I got a viking ship and a turtle for my collection. We left Eastridge and went to a pie place and had a hot fudge sundae - but it was way too rich for me! It was a fun day.
February 22
(note by the date "I HATE you" - I have no idea what that means - or who I hated???)
I Finally got a letter from Uwe! But we had to go to school, ick! and it was very boring! Steven was gone, but that's not why it was boring, it was because I guess I was thinking about all the things I could have been doing instead.
Me and Donna filled out our applications for our rooms etc. for next year. Sue still doesn't know, but I've got to tell her.
The new Principal came around and looked at the school. I guess he's not as handsome as I thought, but he's a great improvement over our current one, that's a cinch.
After school, I wrote David a letter, finished Dorcas's and wrote Uwe one which didn't leave me much time for study (Biology test). Oh yes, Michele came over and trimmed my hair while I listened to her record that Bernd sent her from GDR (German Democratic Republic).
February 23
What a perfectly yeck day! Oh we did something different in worship - a quiz thingie and everybody in my row left, but I did very well! In Religion on that test we took, I got an A. I missed 2. In Drivers Ed, the school got a new projector, but it wouldn't work, so we used the old one. In Biology on the test I missed 14 out of 70, I think that's real good! Maybe an A. I hope. In P.E. it was 9th vs the 10th grade in a kickball game and Mr. Mc was on their team - we won 26:0. We got them out 1-2-3. After school Mr. Mc said he caught me chewing gum during P.E. yesterday, so I had to scrub the sinks, but I said I had to leave and I went to water the S's. yard and plants - even if it did rain this morning. On the way I got some leaves. We went to Sears and got a new dryer (finally) tonight and I re-ordered the shoes.
February 24
Steven came to school today, and today is when everybody went to Bible camp. They left at 12:30 and after that everything was a blast. We were all goofing off and talking to Steven and catching up on all the news, etc. The kids going to the Bible camp were in a van with a camper and Steve was laughing and laughing and I asked him why and he goes "why do they need a bed?" it kinda shocked me - coming from him! Then we went out and played some 4 square. Then in Bookkeeping we had a riot! But Mr. H got a little mad! In P.E. we played volleyball - yuck. After school, I had to avoid Mr. Mc, so I was out front and was talking to Sue and Steven went by and I said something and bye and him and his dad were sitting in the car and I couldn't figure out why, because Vivian, the girl that rides with them was at the Bible camp. So I went over and asked him what he was waiting for, and him and his dad go "Yeah, we just remembered" and I laughed and laughed. Steve's dad sounds real friendly, even if he doesn't look that way. After that I went home and fed Timmy and read Pitcairn's Island. Then mom came home and she got me some lace material and some print material really cool newspaper print enlarged with trees.
After supper we went to W. to get some junk. I was looking for this pattern in McCall's and couldn't find it, and some friends came along and we looked through ALL the patterns, but they didn't have it so we went to a fabric place and they had it - only it was a Butterick pattern - Sick! I got it for my smiley material.
February 25
Today was quite a bit like yesterday afternoon. Anyway, to begin with, only half of the kids were there. Steven and Yvonne were gone - then Yvonne came and then (shock) Steven came in and everybody just stared and stared - it was kinda funny. We played a game through Literature and in Algebra we got in a big argument with Mr Mc. Oh how I dislike him! In Religion we stayed oustside and played six-square as long as we could. In Chapel, we watched a pretty good movie, on winter in Canada. The reason Steven was late is because he rode his bike. In lunch we played six-square and Steven got me out EVERY single time - it made me MAD! In bookkeeping, we had the practice set test and Mr H put the grades up. I'm 2nd in Bookkeeping (ahead of Donna) and 4th in Biology. In Biology about all Mr. H talked about was how people go to the bathroom in Korea and Japan (too bad the boys didn't tape it) it was gross. Then we watched a movie. I got a letter from Mike!!! I finished Pitcairn's Island - it was GOOD!!
February 26
Church was boring! Steven was there, and he got a really cool yellow striped shirt - he'll probably wear it "if" he comes to school on Monday. After lunch I decided to put Timmy outside to get some sun, but I didn't put anything over the top of his cage, and we went for a drive to MBA and Eureka Canyon etc. and when I came back - the turtle (Timmy) was gone! Either a bird, or a cat got it - poor Timmy! and I wanted to keep him for a year to show that it could be done!
I went to the move "To Russia with Love" I've already seen it, but I think it is good! Richard was there and he was sitting with Tracy, it made me a little mad. But Mark was there and you know how he is - that made me mad too!
Skating was a blast! I won the girls race by about a lap and in the winners race - I came in 2nd (girls vs guys) Chariots race with Brad - 2nd. I think he is so cool! But he's too young (shucks!) Esther was showing me how to do all kinds of things and I fell and Mr H. went over me. After it was over Sue and I went for a walk around the block and we told Kim and Sheryl we were going to Stockton to see some guys. When I got home it was 10:00 and my dad was kinda pushed, but I said I went to the store and changed the subject. So I got off pretty well.
February 27
Today was a packed day. I got up at about 9:00 I guess, and I washed my sheets and cleaned up my room a bit and read the papers and did my homework and made my bed and vacuumed the steps. By that time it was lunch and I was starved. Then I went to the flea market and swiped a couple of books from my mom - a Readers Digest Condensed and "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. Then I went with dad and Aunt Arla to her shop and I got some buttons and a zipper at Sears. Then dad dropped me off at the S's and I watered their plants and it was very HOT today! and I was all sweaty as I walked home. I changed into my rompers and played some tennis and then I skated. I tried some of the things Esther showed me, but I couldn't. I started making my pants tonight. My brother got Bill Cosby's "To Russell My Brother Whom I Slept With" record - it's funny!
February 28
What a boring day- I wish I could have stayed home! It seems like everybody was mad! about something. So I just sat around and read "Summer of '42" It is real good - kinda dirty though. Mr. Mc checked my papers wrong and Cindy and Ed's right and we had the same things exactly written down. Then Yvonne got in a big fight with him and she left. It was kinda funny, but I feel exactly the same way she does.
Strange, it's raining. After school, I read "Summer of '42" and Cheryle came over and I had to go to Pathfinders with her- I'm supposed to be her Junior Counselor or something. It was boring, even if Richard was there. I guess that's about all.
February 29 - Leap Year Day
Today was a pretty normal day. Yvonne came to school today which kind of surprised me. Donna was sick, I guess. I finished "Summer of '42" and it was super! It was funny kinda, but I felt sorry for "Hermie" sometimes.
I asked Mike if he would get a tennis racket from Darell, so Me and Sue could play tomorrow. And Ed said he would bring his. I was kinda surprised really. I got the third highest score in Bookkeeping test, shock. I was very surpsied! In P.E. we got out of most of it to watch the boys basketball tournament. I was on the white team with Steven and Ed and I was yelling "Steve, Steve, Steve, and Ed, Ed, Ed" all the way through. Yellow won - blast! I was so mad! and so was Steven and Ed and everybody. Steven was dripping sweat. Wow! I kinda think he likes me little again. I have reasons to believe it. After school Sue came over and we were listening to Bill Cosby and Otis called and asked me for a date and like dunce I said "OK" Uck! I'm working on my pants - and they are almost finished.
I just looked and looked for my black pen, but I couldn't find it - so this one will have to do - it's the one I used on my 8th grade diary. Steven came to school today and his excuse was not getting up on time and then his mom was going to take him , but his mom was sick, so she didn't. I ignored him all morning - I learned the above from Donna. It's funny, but every time he comes to school I have a lot to write about and run out of room. In the afternoon I talked to him though. After school I stayed over and wrote Mike a letter, it wasn't very good - so during the week I'll write a little every day and tell him what's going on etc.
The Chapel Singers were at the PTA meeting but they're sick, so me and Donna left and went to the third grade room to "study" and then I came home.
February 2
I have decided to forget about forgetting Steven - it's impossible and I told Otis I didn't like Steven anymore and after school I was in the room and Steven came in and then Otis came in and as Steven was going out Otis goes "What's this bad news I heard about you breaking up with (me)?" and Steven just stood there like he didn't know what was going on and I got so embarassed and I told Otis to "get out"! (Afterwards Donna told me that Steve thought it was funny and it made me MAD!!!!!)
February 3
I got my report card today and I got an A in Biology and P.E. and I only got 1 C (in Geometry). I didn't expect such good grades. In P.E. we didn't do anything, just shoot baskets, and all I did was sit in a chair and after school Otis came up to me (and Steven could hear) and said "I heard about you and Steven breaking up" and I got really mad! Steven didn't do anything.
Oh dear! My eyes are getting bad already!
After school Donna and I went shopping and I got $5.00 off my dad and I went to Penny's and got some green velveteen for some knickers and then Donna got a poster for her brother and I got Santana's "Oye Como Va"(a 45) I wanted it for sooo long! and then we went into a stationery store and I got a Valentine's card for Steve, Mike and Uwe. The class went swimming tonight, but I didn't go because I don't have a swimming suit.
February 4
Well, I broke my first New Year's Resolution today - the one about Steven. I give up! I quit! I don't like him any more and I don't have any feelings towards him, except every now and then. So I probably won't write much about him any more. I still think he's a doll. Wow! but that's all. So I don't know what I'll do with the Valentine's card, sign Donna's name and send it to him. She would get so mad, but I feel like doing it because he always acts like he likes her.
We are finishing our practice set in Bookkeeping and I got all the mistakes figured out, so I'm not too worried. In Biology we ran out of things to do, so we put chairs up in the gym for the movie Saturday night. It was fun. I went to the meeting at SC tonight and since it was raining, I wore pants , so did Sue. Afterwards, my mom stayed for a meeting and I got mad, so I came home with Arvie and Mom and Dad got home first!
February 5
I had to be Superintendent at Church and I forgot Ms. P because I didn't see her and afterwards she got all pushed and it made me mad! Steven came to church and I threw a gum wrapper at him and he got kinda mad, then I poked him to ask him if he was going to the movie tonight and he said he didn't think so, and he acted aggravated - crud! I just wanted to know! It makes me so God Damned Mad!!!! I got a letter from David today and I wrote him and Uwe a letter. Then I started reading"The Hittite" by Noel Greson - I've already read it, but it's good! After sundown, I started my knickers and the machine kept on acting like it needed to be oiled, but the thread was all wound up in the wheel thingie (sick!) I went over to the movie - hardly anybody was there and Donna was in a bad humor! I'm tired so I'll go....
February 6
Mom woke me up at 9:00 so I had to get up and wash my brother's sheets and then I cleaned my room and did some homework, but I didn't finish my practice set. Mrs. R called and wanted me to help them cut out Christmas cards to send to the Phillipines, so I did and then we had a spaghetti dinner - that was very delicious. I guess it was kinda fun, even if not many people came. Then it was 7:00 and I had to go to the school and help them with the movie - only about 8 people came - wow! sick! I don't even think it was worth it. Oh yes, I finished my knickers today, and I really like them! I wore them to the movie, but I think I made them just a wee bit short. Right now, I'm waiting for my brother to get out of the bathroom, so I can take a shower. It's 10:15. I sure wish he would hurry!
February 7
What a perfectly boring day - on the other hand, it wasn't too bad. Sue might have to have an operation in March on her spine - poor kid. In P.E. almost none of the girls dressed down - it was really funny. After school, Sue came over to get the gum wrappers and I put on my knickers and went to show Donna and everybody was laughing at me, but I didn't care! Then Donna and I came to my room to plan our room for next year (we are going to be roommates when we go to a (parochial) boarding school next year). We are going to do a "smiley face" theme. Then to prove to Donna that I don't like Steven (she still doesn't believe it - by the way, he was sick again). I sold the Valentine's card I got for him to my brother - she was kinda mad about that, but I don't care! My brother and I then went to the library to get some books, etc. I'm reading "So Dear to My Heart" by Sterling North. I saw the movie before. Ray is here now, it sounds like and my Brother is all turned on. He has a girlfriend.
February 8
I am sick, sick, sick, sick of this place. I want to escape. Leave. Get out of here or something! Sigh, but I can't.
Steven came to school today, sigh. I finished the first column in Geometry. Now I have to take the test and get a C on it, but I know I won't.
We have a Religion test tomorrow. I wrote Mike a 2 paged letter with the Valentine card. Isn't this interesting. Yuck. In Bookkeeping everybody went wild just about and Mr. H was getting rather exasperated, but I think he understands a little, but E.W. and Mr. Mc are too old. In P.E. the guys had to go outside because a guy was tearing up the stage. Somebody stole my sweater and Donna was dragging me around - it made me kinda mad! I can't think of anything else, so I'll end a very dull and discouraging day.
February 9
Today was 99% better than yesterday. I decided to be nice to Steven to see what happened and the results were marvelous - until Otis came around. Otis acts like he still owns me (Otis used to be my boyfriend a long time ago). I guess he is trying to make an impression on Steven, I don't know. He always goes "remember last summer" etc. and on and on. And I don't know what to do about it. Cindy T was gone and Michele brought some little cars and we (the girls) were racing them around and everything and Steven was trying to take a test or something and he thought we were weird, but I thought it was fun. In P.E. we had teams and Donna and Debra and I were on the same team and Michele and Debbie C and Jan and Marla were on the other and we were ahead most of the time, it was kinda fun, but Debbie is "something else." Nothing happened worth mentioning after school.
February 10
It was sure warm today, but it sure felt good. I wore my knickers to school today and not too many people laughed. Ed saw them and he kinda snickered so Steve looked and he snickered and then started laughing - it made me mad! Mr Mc. is giving us all extra points 180 and I have the least of anybody only 159 (or less). Everybody else has more and everybody had to laugh about that. In study hall I listened to "Spinning Wheel" by Credence on Mike's tape - it was good! In Biology since we were so good yesterday (ha ha) we got to go out and get some leaves. It was kinda fun really. Then since it was so warm and nice outside and the choirs were practicing, we played kick ball outside. It was O.K. After school me and Donna went shopping, but it was boring because we didn't have any money. We were looking for swimming suits, but I didn't like any.
February 11
GUESS WHAT???!!! Steven is getting baptized tomorrow at 5:00 and I'm so happy for him! In Geometry I have the first row all finished. Oh Mike C makes me sooo mad! In chapel today I sat in front of him and he kept on scooting my chair up and down - it made me mad and then he turned me around sideways and Steven and Ed were laughing - then Steven had pity and told him to "lay off" and he did for awhile. In Bookkeeping we are learning how to read data processing cards, etc. It's really neat! Donna and Cheryle got out of Bookkeeping and Biology because they had to practice for the program Saturday night. In Biology our group had to do an experiment - I can't even remember what it was about - oh yes, metabolism, then we watched 2 movies. After school I washed the dishes (shock!) and I went to the meeting and some dumb boys kept throwing things at me, but I ignored them.
February 12
What a day! It seems like everything is blah - then everything goes POW! Well, anyway, first I had to play the piano for the Junior's at Church, but Steven didn't come. Church was kinda normal, then when I went home, Cheryle called and asked me to go on a picnic with her - so I did. It was kinda fun, and I had some chicken , but it was cold and I didn't like it (I'm a vegetarian). Then I went to church to watch Steven get baptized, it was very beautiful (that's not the word) and his mother was crying and everything. Afterwards they had a social type thingie, but I didn't get a chance to talk to him and this old lady kissed him, it was funny! Richard H, a guy I used to have a crush on - he's 19 years old I think - was talking to me etc. and he took me to the program at school and he sat by me and I REALLY Dig him! WOW! I'll say more tomorrow, I think. I left for awhile and Sue said he put his arm around the chair where I was sitting and asked her where "his blue flower" went. So just maybee. Oh and I'm not running after him - he'll have to run after me!!!!
February 13
What a busy day! I got up at 9:00 and washed my sheets and cleaned my room somewhat. And I went to my mom's shop and got Donna a present - a candle - I guess she will like it. I decided to redo Timmy's thing so I did and transplanted some grass and then took him for a walk and fed him (he ate) I think he's coming out of his hibernation. This morning I did Biology and other homework. and Babes came in - he was gone for 5 days! and he smelled awful - so I gave him a bath - you should have heard him yowl! I took a shower and then I started reading a book Michele gave me last night called "Avalon" by Anya Seyton. It is VERY good! But it was only a condensed version - I will try to get the original. I didn't go to Sue's tonight.
February 14
Another boring school day - sigh! but this is Valentine's day! Also, Donna's birthday. She is a "love child" She liked her present a lot! I'm glad because I really didn't know what to get her. We had to to take a test in English and I got 74, not bad for the first time.
Guess what!!?? I got a Valentine's card from Mike. I'm so happy - it has a picture of a real cute hairy dog on a chair and it says "You are one of a kind" (turn page) "The Special Kind" Luv Ya Lots, Mike. Wow! I hope he likes the one I sent him. And I'm glad I didn't give Steven a card because he didn't give me one.
We played kick ball in PE today and our team won! My brother was telling me all about his trip to Arroyo Grande and he gave me a "Mad" magazine and a B.C. Funny Book to read. He stayed in Salinas because he took the bus.
February 15
Donna got two Valentine's, one from Mike and one from Ed. I think we are the only ones in the whole class that got one besides Ed. Mike C brought me a Continental Mark III "Hot Wheels" car. It's really neat - purple in fact. (The significance of this is that Steven's parents have a Continental Mark III - white)
I decided to start the Geometry test and so far I got them all right. Ed got an A. Steven was gone today. In Biology since we were so "quiet" yesterday, we didn't have any quizzes and he says if we keep it up, we won't have to take the final exam - oh I hope - but Cheryle has been gone though too. In P.E. we had it outside because they are redoing the stage. Our team won, again!
After school I just did nothing - read a book "The Valley of God" by Irene Patai - it's really good - about the Prophet Hosea. I took a bath - I usually take a shower.
February 16
Umm - Poor Mike, he was the only boy at school today. Cheryle and Yvonne were back - so it was noisy again and I think Mr. H was getting a little perturbed about it - oh yes, Debbie was gone too - so I didn't have anybody to bug - but she always bugs me too - so that was kinda a relief. I got a letter from Dorcas today and I'm starting to write one back.
After school, Sue came over and got the brown pants from the rummage sale (the ones that were Otis's) for ten cents - they fit her better than me anyway. Donna came over and showed me their family pictures. They are O.K. Oh yes, Michele came over this morning, and I almost died! I went grocery shopping and got some leotards and some socks that have stop signs on them. They're real cute. Tomorrow is mom's birthday.
February 17
Today is mom's birthday - she is now 47. Michele came over again this morning - I don't know why all of the sudden she starts coming over. Ed was back but Steven wasn't. If anybody is gone more than seven days in a nine week period, they can get a failure in all classes - but I don't think he knows that.
After school, I started fixing the enchiladas-real good. Last night mom wouldn't let me get a certain spice, so I went and got it myself. I was crying because of all the onions. It took a long time to make them, but apparently everbyody liked them, the way they ate. My brother had three. That was the birthday present from me to her, because I didn't have any money.
There was supposed to be recreation tonight, but nobody showed up, so they called it off and me and Sue studied and played games - chess and rummy.
February 18
Friday at last, and no school Monday! I wore my tights to school today with my red, white, and blue dress. I guess it looked OK. Steven came to school today - and he wasn't even sick - the only reason he came today is because he doesn't like to stay home on Friday's. Mr H. put up Bookkeeping and Biology grades. I'm 5th in Bookkeeping and 3rd in Biology. I think those are very good grades. I also finished the Geometry test, I got a C in that. Now I get to go on to the next chapter. We had a test in Bookkeeping and I bet I flunked. In Religion, we had a test and I think I missed three - not bad. After school I finished reading "Valley of God" and started reading "Pitcairn Island". It's OK. I got out my clarinet (shock) and I set my hair (shock).
February 19
I went to Church, hardly anybody was there - Richard or any of those guys. I invited Cheryle over for dinner and we wanted to go driving, but we didn't have enough gas - it made me kinda mad! So we went to the animal shelter and then to Sue's where we tried out all of her wigs. Then we went to the Dorcas lawn and sat for awhile and my brother came and took us all on a motorcycle ride and while we were doing that, Michele came over, but she left, so we all went exploring in a field, but Sue wouldn't come because it has a sign that said "Keep Out" It made me kinda mad. Anyway, me and Cheryle had fun - in the meantime Sue was with my brother. He picked her up and took her around - all over. Me and Cheryle came back to my house and we were drinking root beer and we started acting silly - laughing etc. It was funny. Sue called and wanted to tell me about it, but Mrs. S came over and wanted me to take care of her yard etc. while they are gone on vacation - so Cheryle and I went with her, and then to Sue's and Michele and Ranele and Cindy came over there and they were all wearing the wigs. Then we ran to the school from there so we wouldn't miss the movie - it was good "My Friend Flicka" I read the book before. It was an ancient movie!---The end.
February 20
Last night around midnight, my brother came in and woke me up and asked me if it was OK if his girfriend came over and I said that was fine. So she stayed in my room. She is now too. She lives in Arroyo Grande and her name is Jenny. I got up at about 9 and had to wash his sheets, then I cleaned up my room - boy did it need it! I then proceeded to do my study's, but that doesn't turn me on too much and since there is no school tomorrow, I gave up. I started to make my tennis rompers, but I didn't finish. Then I took Timmy for a walk and fed him. I played some tennis etc. etc.
Ray came over and I left (not really because of him though). I went to Sue's and we played some chess, then we went to Terry's until now 12:59. The end.
February 21
My dream came true! Cheryle called at 8:30, I was half asleep, but I got up anyway. She asked me to go to Eastridge (shopping mall) and I said sure! Mom gave me $5.00 and we left, and I love that place! It's really far out! Evertything is inside, you never have to go outside to go to another store. We just goofed off until around noon and we went to a Cafeteria in Penny's. Then Cheryle and I got tired of shopping, so we went ice skating - it was different! And I only fell once - when I tried to go backwards. It was fun. Then we left and I got a viking ship and a turtle for my collection. We left Eastridge and went to a pie place and had a hot fudge sundae - but it was way too rich for me! It was a fun day.
February 22
(note by the date "I HATE you" - I have no idea what that means - or who I hated???)
I Finally got a letter from Uwe! But we had to go to school, ick! and it was very boring! Steven was gone, but that's not why it was boring, it was because I guess I was thinking about all the things I could have been doing instead.
Me and Donna filled out our applications for our rooms etc. for next year. Sue still doesn't know, but I've got to tell her.
The new Principal came around and looked at the school. I guess he's not as handsome as I thought, but he's a great improvement over our current one, that's a cinch.
After school, I wrote David a letter, finished Dorcas's and wrote Uwe one which didn't leave me much time for study (Biology test). Oh yes, Michele came over and trimmed my hair while I listened to her record that Bernd sent her from GDR (German Democratic Republic).
February 23
What a perfectly yeck day! Oh we did something different in worship - a quiz thingie and everybody in my row left, but I did very well! In Religion on that test we took, I got an A. I missed 2. In Drivers Ed, the school got a new projector, but it wouldn't work, so we used the old one. In Biology on the test I missed 14 out of 70, I think that's real good! Maybe an A. I hope. In P.E. it was 9th vs the 10th grade in a kickball game and Mr. Mc was on their team - we won 26:0. We got them out 1-2-3. After school Mr. Mc said he caught me chewing gum during P.E. yesterday, so I had to scrub the sinks, but I said I had to leave and I went to water the S's. yard and plants - even if it did rain this morning. On the way I got some leaves. We went to Sears and got a new dryer (finally) tonight and I re-ordered the shoes.
February 24
Steven came to school today, and today is when everybody went to Bible camp. They left at 12:30 and after that everything was a blast. We were all goofing off and talking to Steven and catching up on all the news, etc. The kids going to the Bible camp were in a van with a camper and Steve was laughing and laughing and I asked him why and he goes "why do they need a bed?" it kinda shocked me - coming from him! Then we went out and played some 4 square. Then in Bookkeeping we had a riot! But Mr. H got a little mad! In P.E. we played volleyball - yuck. After school, I had to avoid Mr. Mc, so I was out front and was talking to Sue and Steven went by and I said something and bye and him and his dad were sitting in the car and I couldn't figure out why, because Vivian, the girl that rides with them was at the Bible camp. So I went over and asked him what he was waiting for, and him and his dad go "Yeah, we just remembered" and I laughed and laughed. Steve's dad sounds real friendly, even if he doesn't look that way. After that I went home and fed Timmy and read Pitcairn's Island. Then mom came home and she got me some lace material and some print material really cool newspaper print enlarged with trees.
After supper we went to W. to get some junk. I was looking for this pattern in McCall's and couldn't find it, and some friends came along and we looked through ALL the patterns, but they didn't have it so we went to a fabric place and they had it - only it was a Butterick pattern - Sick! I got it for my smiley material.
February 25
Today was quite a bit like yesterday afternoon. Anyway, to begin with, only half of the kids were there. Steven and Yvonne were gone - then Yvonne came and then (shock) Steven came in and everybody just stared and stared - it was kinda funny. We played a game through Literature and in Algebra we got in a big argument with Mr Mc. Oh how I dislike him! In Religion we stayed oustside and played six-square as long as we could. In Chapel, we watched a pretty good movie, on winter in Canada. The reason Steven was late is because he rode his bike. In lunch we played six-square and Steven got me out EVERY single time - it made me MAD! In bookkeeping, we had the practice set test and Mr H put the grades up. I'm 2nd in Bookkeeping (ahead of Donna) and 4th in Biology. In Biology about all Mr. H talked about was how people go to the bathroom in Korea and Japan (too bad the boys didn't tape it) it was gross. Then we watched a movie. I got a letter from Mike!!! I finished Pitcairn's Island - it was GOOD!!
February 26
Church was boring! Steven was there, and he got a really cool yellow striped shirt - he'll probably wear it "if" he comes to school on Monday. After lunch I decided to put Timmy outside to get some sun, but I didn't put anything over the top of his cage, and we went for a drive to MBA and Eureka Canyon etc. and when I came back - the turtle (Timmy) was gone! Either a bird, or a cat got it - poor Timmy! and I wanted to keep him for a year to show that it could be done!
I went to the move "To Russia with Love" I've already seen it, but I think it is good! Richard was there and he was sitting with Tracy, it made me a little mad. But Mark was there and you know how he is - that made me mad too!
Skating was a blast! I won the girls race by about a lap and in the winners race - I came in 2nd (girls vs guys) Chariots race with Brad - 2nd. I think he is so cool! But he's too young (shucks!) Esther was showing me how to do all kinds of things and I fell and Mr H. went over me. After it was over Sue and I went for a walk around the block and we told Kim and Sheryl we were going to Stockton to see some guys. When I got home it was 10:00 and my dad was kinda pushed, but I said I went to the store and changed the subject. So I got off pretty well.
February 27
Today was a packed day. I got up at about 9:00 I guess, and I washed my sheets and cleaned up my room a bit and read the papers and did my homework and made my bed and vacuumed the steps. By that time it was lunch and I was starved. Then I went to the flea market and swiped a couple of books from my mom - a Readers Digest Condensed and "Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens. Then I went with dad and Aunt Arla to her shop and I got some buttons and a zipper at Sears. Then dad dropped me off at the S's and I watered their plants and it was very HOT today! and I was all sweaty as I walked home. I changed into my rompers and played some tennis and then I skated. I tried some of the things Esther showed me, but I couldn't. I started making my pants tonight. My brother got Bill Cosby's "To Russell My Brother Whom I Slept With" record - it's funny!
February 28
What a boring day- I wish I could have stayed home! It seems like everybody was mad! about something. So I just sat around and read "Summer of '42" It is real good - kinda dirty though. Mr. Mc checked my papers wrong and Cindy and Ed's right and we had the same things exactly written down. Then Yvonne got in a big fight with him and she left. It was kinda funny, but I feel exactly the same way she does.
Strange, it's raining. After school, I read "Summer of '42" and Cheryle came over and I had to go to Pathfinders with her- I'm supposed to be her Junior Counselor or something. It was boring, even if Richard was there. I guess that's about all.
February 29 - Leap Year Day
Today was a pretty normal day. Yvonne came to school today which kind of surprised me. Donna was sick, I guess. I finished "Summer of '42" and it was super! It was funny kinda, but I felt sorry for "Hermie" sometimes.
I asked Mike if he would get a tennis racket from Darell, so Me and Sue could play tomorrow. And Ed said he would bring his. I was kinda surprised really. I got the third highest score in Bookkeeping test, shock. I was very surpsied! In P.E. we got out of most of it to watch the boys basketball tournament. I was on the white team with Steven and Ed and I was yelling "Steve, Steve, Steve, and Ed, Ed, Ed" all the way through. Yellow won - blast! I was so mad! and so was Steven and Ed and everybody. Steven was dripping sweat. Wow! I kinda think he likes me little again. I have reasons to believe it. After school Sue came over and we were listening to Bill Cosby and Otis called and asked me for a date and like dunce I said "OK" Uck! I'm working on my pants - and they are almost finished.
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