July 1972

July 1, 1972
What a lousy night - I could hardly sleep at all, and when I got up, I looked horrible!!! And felt as bad, so off to the doctor to get a shot - right in my rear - ouch! I asked for it in my arm, but no luck - ah well, such is the life. At least I didn't have to play the piano!

After church, Cheryle came over and she took me to the beach to clean my face with salt water (doctor's order). Then Rich came over and we took a walk around the school. When I noticed Sue, so we talked to her. Then I fixed a meal, because Rich was hungry. After that we went for a ride all over the country. It was fun, but oh my aching butt and back! We went to vespers and saw a movie. It was real good. Then I came home and Rich went to Greg's party. Here goes another lousy night.

July 2
What a leisurely day - wow, I didn't get up until 11:00 and that is late for me. When I did get up, I didn't do anything really except eat - my brother left some pizza from last night and part of an already cut cantelope. I read the newspapers. Then I straightened up my room a little and went back and took a snooze. I didn't wear my glasses today because my left eye is all swollen and they bugged me.

At 3:00, I got up to find Mike's phone number and guess what, it wasn't there, but the letter I wrote to him was - cool. I sent his letter (that he wrote to me) back to him - so he probably thought I was mad at him or something - no wonder he didn't write back - poor guy. So I wrote him an apology.

Rich's mom came to see how I was, which was very nice (I appreciated it). She said she would send Rich over to give me some medicine. Then I took a shower and washed my face in ocean water. Then Sue called and I talked to her and guess who called???!!!! Mike - Wow! I was sooo excited - oh I can't wait to see him!!!

After I hung up, Rich came driving up and gave me the medicine. He put it on for me and it felt soooo good. Then we went to the library and studied and sang and played the piano etc. It was a BLAST!!!!

July 3
I got up at 8:00 this morning- schock!! I guess because I had to water the lawn and wash my sheets and clean my room (sounds like Sunday, right?) Michele came over to visit me for awhile and while I fixed my pants, she made my bed, then swept etc. Then we went downstairs and she ate while I made a picnic lunch for Rich and I for tonight and I wanted some cherries, so I got some.

Donna sent me a card and a letter and I was supposed to go to her mom's room at school and get my birthday present, so I did, which was a mini turtle (live one). I named her Tina. It's so cute, and they will "turtle sit" for me while I'm gone.

In the afternoon, I went to Sue's - nothing better to do. Then Rich came over and we went swimming at the beach - brrr, it was cold. Then I changed and we ate my lunch - apple juice, sandwiches, cherries, and popcorn. Rich liked it. Then he put medicine on my face and we read in Psalms and watched the fireworks - it was a BLAST. I'm sure going to miss Rich.

July 4
I got up at about 10:00 and Jenny (my brother's girlfriend) was there and I didn't even hear anything. Oh well. I finished packing and cleaning up my room. Then there were some apples, so I decided to get rid of them, so I made 2 pies - one for my brother and one for Richard.

My mom had a big craft sale at the Holiday Inn, so I went there and got some real cute yellow love owls swinging on a swing for our room next year, and a turtle.

Rich called and there wasn't a meeting, but I had to take Tina over to Donna's, so he came over and we went there and had a very enjoyable visit. Rich might go back (to Tennessee) with her grandparents - and I might not ever see him again.

When we got home, we picked flowers for Oscy's grave and I showed him how to water the lawn and we looked at stars. Oh yes, he gave me a beautiful (expensive) sweater for my birthday and 2 really nice cards. Wow! I will miss him sooooo much.

July 5
We got up at the royal hour of 3:00 and I didn't want to get up, ick. The reason I got up is because of vacation - I guess I already said that yesterday - anyway we drove most all day and we decided to go to Lassen Crater Volcanic National Park (or something like that), anway it was real cool up there. I was tired so on the way down, I slept a little, I think, and it was HOT, so I woke up and with Poison Oak that isn't too cool.

In Redding, I got a smiley face waste paper basket for school next year. I looked for a wallet, but couldn't find one I liked, so I gave up. Dad got me a bunch of turtles too. Then we went to garage sales - bore! bore! We are staying at a hotel in Redding and I have a double bed all to myself - talk about luxury! Well I better write Rich a letter now. Bye.

July 6
We got up at 3:00 again this morning!! I'm writing this on the 7th, so I won't go into detail...We stopped at Crater Lake and then we went on a side trip that took us to Bend and guess whose car I saw!!! H's - isn't that cool?!

While I took a shower, mom and dad called my brother. Richard called, but I didn't get to talk to him - boo hoo! So I wrote him a nice letter. I also wrote to my brother and Michele and Donna one too.

July 7
I got up at 5:00 this morning and my dad was sick, but he got better, so we left Madras (where we stayed) at about 6:00 and arrived at Walla Walla around 10:30, where I mailed yesterday's letters and we inquired about a free room at the local college. We got one plus free meals through July 8. When we got to the motel, I called Mike and he came and got me on his Honda 360 (350?) motorcycle. It was real cool. I was so excited to see him. We left and saw his dad and he said some flowers came for me then we saw his mom and she had the flowers - from Rich - for my birthday - WOW!!!! They were really pretty - yellow mums, daisy's and blue baby's breath. I can't keep them, so I saved some baby's breath. I LOVE Rich - wow. I had a blast with Mike and we had a real enjoyable visit. I'll see him again tomorrow too.

July 8
Today I'm Sweet Sixteen. We got up at 8:00 and went to the Village Church. Luckily Mike was there, so I was with him. When his girlfriend came (she's ok) we sat down for the study service. I sat by myself during church, up in the balcony. What a huge churcyh! And the sermon was super!! I took notes for Richard.

After church, I talked with Mike for awhile, then we ate at the college. I got blueberry pie for my cake. I don't mind, because I LOVE blueberries. After we ate, I called Mike to see if I had a letter and I did! Wow! and a card too. Then we went up to Idaho and stayed at Sandpoint. It's real cool and I did have a happy birthday, even if it is raining now.

P.S. I kissed my flowers goodbye. sigh!

July 9
We left Sandpoint at about 7:30 after we ate and washed the clothes. Then we left Idaho, and are in Canada. Wow, is it ever beautiful here!!! I just love it.

Mom got sick, so we stopped at these cute log cabins, I had dad make a fire in the fireplace, then I wrote Uwe a letter and wrote cards to Cheryle, Sue and Donna and also my brother.

Then I took a shower - a HOT shower - I couldn't get the cold to turn on much - Then I ate and wrote Rich a letter. Mom and dad are asleep and it's only 6:00 and I think I am going to take a walk and then maybe I'll write Rich some more.

I LOVE IT HERE!!! Bye now, until tomorrow....

July 10
We got up quite early and started through the park and wow is it ever beautiful. Someone said it looks just like Switzerland, and I can believe them. It snowed last night so it was really pretty, but cold.

We stopped at Jasper and had our money changed over, it's about time. We stopped at a gift shop and I got Michele a plate from England with Castle etc. scene's on it and Cheryle and me a dwarf - really cute. We left there and traveled and stopped at a motel along the Alaska Highway.

P.S. We also stopped at Lake Louise, it was real cool and I found a book called "The House of the Running Water".

July 11
We got up at THREE O'clock - sick! I mailed all the letters I wrote and on our way, we came and we ate at Peace River, then I got to drive for awhile, but mom wouldn't let me go over 40 MPH - sick! Oh well, at least I got to drive. We stopped at this little town and I got a cup and saucer with violet's on it. Real cute. Then the paved road ended and we had to follow a dirt road - it was horrible and dirty and dusty and grimy. I read the book I found yesterday. We stopped at a town and I almost got a Uke, but resisted my temptation. We crossed the McKinsey River on a ferry and are staying in a motel now. I took a lukewarm bath - aahhh!!!!

July 12
We went to Fort Providence and I got some souvenirs at the gift shop and trading post.

The mosquites and bull flies are really bad!

The weather is really nice (about 75 degrees) adn there are lots of little ponds between the slightly dwarfted trees.

We stopped at Fort Rae and got some gas. We went to a gift shop, but everything was so expensive!!! You wouldn't believe how those poor indians have to live!

We had to go to the bathroom really bad (after 200 miles). I was ready to pop, with no place to go potty! Well, we stopped at a latrine along the way and it was really gross because of all the flies.

We finally got to Yellowknife and found B's. We were so dirty, but we couldn't find a place to stay, so we ate with B's. WE stayed in the new Medical Center building, in the basement. It was really bad because we couldn't wash. (they were having some kind of government conference there and all the hotels were full - Yellowknife had just been made the Capitol of North West Territories).

July 13
We visited the B's and looked at some of their son's art work, it was really good!

We decided to leave Yellowknife today, because of the lack of facilities. It's a really nice, small, growing city! We went shopping, and I got a really neat Parka and a bunch of other junk. Our tire had a rock in it, so we had to get it fixed.

We went to the Great Slave Lake and went potty. We started back and then we stopped at Fort Providence again. I got a bird rock sculpture (carved by the indians, a moose hair picture, and a seal fur muskrat, and some things for my friends. We stayed at a little town and I took a luxurious bath.

July 14
We went shopping and I got the Uke, but I can't tune it, oh well, it's a really good one. We also got some other stuff.

We stayed at Dawson Creek. We are kind of anxious to get back, because Richard is leaving soon.

July 15
We stayed somewhere and dad got a moose, since we didn't see any up there.

July 16
We stayed at this really neat motel by a lake. They had little boats we could use. Dad and I were going to go, but when we went down to get it, it was gone. We found out later that they used it to bring a man that had drowned back.

July 17
We stayed at Aunt Irene's (in Leavenworth Washington)

July 18
We stayed at Evelyn's in a trailer they just got. It was good to see David. We went swimming in a lake by their house. It was really fun. Their house is really a mess!!! (Olympia Washington)

July 19
We left, and I forgot my pillow. Dad left some stuff by the road where we stopped. Aunt Phoebe sent them, cause she saw them by the road and was curious - isn't that weird? It had dad's shaving stuff etc. But I never got my pillow back.

July 20
We are almost home, but we stayed in San Francisco, because it was so late and dad was tired, mom was afraid he would fall asleep.

July 21
We saw the Golden Gate Bridge, but we didn't go over it. We also went through Golden Gate Park, but it was so early, we didn't see anything.

We got home at about 9:00, but I was so tired, I didn't feel like going to church. Dad went and told everybody we were home.

Michele came over in her Honda car. I wanted to see Richard, but he didn't come over, so I went riding with Michele. We went by his house and honked. We stopped and I was going to drive the rest of the way home and Richard drove up. I was so embarassed, because I don't have my license. Well, I drove home and it was sooo good to see him! WOW! I gave him all the junk I got him and showed him all my stuff etc. etc. WOW.

July 22, July 23
No entries

July 24
We made last minute preparations for Richard leaving. We paid our bill at Henry Colwell's State Park and we went to Davenport Beach. It was really neat because nobody was there but us. I took some pictures and got some driftwood.

July 25
Richard left. Boo hoo. I went with his mom to Donna's house and her grandfather got me a present (turtle). I felt dumb. That was really thoughtful. They used to babysit me. I really like them. I sure am going to miss him (Richard).

I DO MISS HIM!

This is the end of the diary...

After Richard left, I just didn't have any interest in it anymore.