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Day 154
March 19, 2010
Dear Diary, Dad and I have been getting into the college basketball March Madness. It's really a lot of fun to watch. The only team I really care if they win is FSU since that's where my brother goes. He doesn't play basketball there, but I still want his school to win. The game is almost on, so I better go pop my popcorn. Go Noles!
Day 153
March 17, 2010
Dear Diary, Finally! It only took a week, but the dizziness finally went away. It made me feel really yucky, and I even stumbled sometimes when I was walking. I've really missed running, and tomorrow I'm finally going to get back to it. I think this is the longest time I've ever gone without running. It might be hard at first-
Day 152
March 8, 2010
Dear Diary, I ended up going to the doctor because my dizziness wasn't going away. Mom was right. I have an inner ear thing going on. Hopefully it'll go away soon. I can't even think about running when I feel like this.
Day 151
March 6, 2010
Dear Diary, I'm glad I don't have school today. When I woke up I felt dizzy. It hasn't gotten much better now that I'm walking around. I'm bumping into walls, and I spilled my juice at breakfast. I'm not sick, but Momma thinks I might have an ear infection or something. I hope not-
Day 150
February 27, 2010
Dear Diary, My mom got a job! I'm so happy for her because I know she was kind of feeling bad that she hadn't found one yet. We're going out to dinner tonight to celebrate. I really don't understand what the job is, but it has something to do with computers. Maybe I should go running before dinner, I won't feel like it after we eat.
Day 149
February 24, 2010
Dear Diary, I had to laugh at myself today. At least no one else was there to laugh at me! I was running on the treadmill and I tried to use the button to make it go faster, and I think I did it too fast. I couldn't keep up, and I tripped and fell off. I didn't get hurt, but it was still funny. Like I said, at least no one else saw me!
Day 148
February 17, 2010
Dear Diary, Why do boys think it's so funny to be rude? They make all these nasty noises with their armpits and burping, right in the middle of lunch! It's really gross. Mom says boys stop doing it eventually. I hope so.
Day 147
February 15, 2010
Dear Diary, Since today is President's Day, we had a test in school about the presidents. You had to know who was the first president(George Washington), who was president during the Civil War(Abraham Lincoln), who is on the $50 bill(Ulysses S. Grant). Questions like that. It was hard, but I think I did pretty good.
Day 146
February 10, 2010
Dear Diary, I had a really bad dream last night. I haven't had a nightmare in a long time. It wasn't enough to make me run into my parents room, but it made me wake up. I hate that feeling.
Day 145
February 6, 2010
Dear Diary, My mom is still looking for a job, nothing yet I guess. She went to a couple of interviews, but nothing. I hope she finds something soon, I hate to see her sad. It seems like it really bothers her that she hasn't found anything yet.
Day 144
January 30, 2010
Dear Diary, I thought I was going to die in the cafeteria yesterday. I opened up my pudding cup, and it was like it exploded when I opened it. Chocolate pudding went flying everywhere, including all over me! I was so relieved that one of my friends had an extra shirt in her locker I could borrow since mine was a mess. No more pudding at school I think.
Day 143
January 24, 2010
Dear Diary, Dad and I want to watch the big football games on later, so we have to do all our chores this morning. Dad says I have to help clean out the garage. Not fun, but I guess I don't really have a choice.
Day 142
January 17, 2010
Dear Diary, This treadmill is like a computer! I really like it, but I have to get used to all the different buttons and settings. One good thing is it kind of forces me to keep a good pace. I haven't seen Dad use it yet.
Day 141
January 15, 2010
Dear Diary, Wow! My parents really are the best! I came home from school today, and right there in the living room was a brand new treadmill! Dad said he's been wanting to get exercise, and he knows it's harder for me to run outside in the winter with it always cold. I still love running outside the best, but at least it won't be so hard to keep running all year.
Day 140
January 11, 2010
Dear Diary, The ducks from our pond are all gone. I guess they go somewhere warmer when it's this cold. I wonder if they'll remember to come back next summer? I hope so, not that I would be able to tell if it was the same ducks or not.
Day 139
January 6, 2010
Dear Diary, No homework yet since we started school again. I'm sure it won't last. Dad is challenging me to a game of "Battleship". I think I can do that. I love when you get to say "You sunk my battleship!" See you later-
Day 138
December 27, 2009
Dear Diary, I don't really have anything new and exciting to write about. I went for my run earlier, and now I'm just kind of bored. I miss school I guess. Don't tell my parents that though! Maybe Dakota's bored too, and wants to hang out.
Day 137
December 26, 2009
Dear Diary, My mom is looking for a job. I was kind of surprised at first, but they think we could use the extra money I guess. She's going to start looking right after New Year's. I wonder what she'll do? I think before I was born she used to work for an insurance company or something. I'm really not sure.
Day 136
December 22, 2009
Dear Diary, Derek and I went for a run this morning at the gym. They have an upstairs with an indoor track. I think he was impressed by how far I can run without getting tired. I told him I've been practicing. Too bad I don't have any more meets until spring. I'd love Derek to see me then.
Day 135
December 16, 2009
Dear Diary, Daddy is going to be late tonight. I don't mind eating dinner late since he's picking up my brother at the airport on the way home from work. I keep walking by the front window, looking for his car, even though I know they probably won't be here for at least another hour. I can't wait to see Derek!
Day 134
December 11, 2009
Dear Diary, Dakota is coming to stay the night at our house. My parents are really funny about letting me spend the night at other people's houses, but I can have a sleepover every weekend if I want to. That's fine by me! We're going to make gingerbread houses. We're not actually baking them, it's these kits my mom bought that you put together. I've never made one before, but it sounds like fun!
Day 133
December 7, 2009
Dear Diary, It's raining, so no run for today. It's actually been raining all day. I'm thinking I'll call my brother and see what he's doing.
Day 132
November 29, 2009
Dear Diary, Dad and I are going to watch the Titans play this afternoon. We're not doing so good this year, but hopefully it will be a good game. Mom just watches so she can hang out with us, she doesn't really like football. She always asks questions about the rules of the game while we're watching, it's kind of cute.
Day 131
November 26, 2009
Dear Diary, I thought with Nana here for Thanksgiving I'd luck out and not have to help with any cooking. You know I'm not very good at it, but no such luck. Nana put me to work helping with the stuffing. Nana makes her stuffing from scratch, not the box. It was a lot of work, but I think we did pretty good. Happy Thanksgiving!
Day 130
November 20, 2009
Dear Diary, I'm glad Nana will be here until after Thanksgiving. Derek can't come home from college because they have a game tomorrow and Saturday after Thanksgiving. I know he can't miss it, but sometimes I wish he could. So we'll be sitting around here watching his team on tv. I hope he gets to play a lot-
Day 129
November 10, 2009
Dear Diary, I got worried when I saw my dad home from work this afternoon. You know, because he got let go before from his other job. But he said he just had a dentist appointment. I shouldn't even think bad things right away, but sometiems it's hard not to. Anyways, we threw the football, not the regular football, but this new cool Nerf football that whistles when you throw it. Sweet!
Day 128
November 9, 2009
Dear Diary, Nana finally gets it! She didn't bring me any pink dresses this time. Instead, she brought me a new wind pants suit, and it's not pink, it's blue. I love it! And it'll be perfect for running.
Day 127
November 4, 2009
Dear Diary, It feels really weird that it's dark so early now. I don't even have time to go running or play outside after dinner. Momma says we'll get used to it. Anyways, Nana is coming to visit. She hasn't been here in awhile. I think she gets here Friday. Just please don't bring me anything pink Nana!
Day 126
October 31, 2009
Dear Diary, Happy Halloween everybody! Our block is having a party tonight with bobbing for apples and other fun stuff. Mom said I could ask Dakota to come too, and her mom said she can. I hope she gets here soon, I want to paint our faces with spiders and webs or something.
Day 125
October 23, 2009
Dear Diary, My parents and I are going to the middle school football game. It's a big rivalry game. I hope the weather isn't bad, it said 90% chance of rain. That won't be as much fun in the cold rain. Mom said she'll pack hot cocoa just in case. Gotta go-
Day 124
October 19, 2009
Dear Diary, I'm glad it's Monday and I'm back in school. This weekend my parents had this big to do list for all of us. We did yardwork and painting, and cleaning, not so much fun if you ask me. They want to get the house all fixed up for the holidays coming up.
Day 123
October 13, 2009
Dear Diary, I feel really bad for Derek and the rest of his football team. We went down to Tallahassee for Parents' Weekend, and they lost, again. They've lost a few games already this season. I know Derek is really competitive so he's pretty bummed out. Me? I'm not as competitive. I love being on the track team, and I try to do my best, but I'm not so much into the winning part as other people are.
Day 122
October 8, 2009
Dear Diary, I did my run already, but I didn't feel like I could get a good pace. I had my Ipod, but had forgotten to recharge the battery last night, so it was dead by this morning. I'm such a creature of habit, and just don't like running as much without it. I already plugged it in so I'll be ready for tomorrow. Oh, but we leave early to drive down to Tallahassee. I just realized that I hope I'll even have time to get my run in before we leave.
Day 121
October 5, 2009
Dear Diary, I'm so happy! We're going down to visit Derek for Parents' Weekend at FSU. He seems really happy we're coming, he was pretty bummed out that they lost their game last weekend. This weekend will be a night game, which sounds like a lot of fun. I hope they win!
Day 120
September 30, 2009
Dear Diary, This year without that boy Jason in any of my classes it has been kind of nice. Okay, really nice. I was so tired of him being rude to me pretty much every day. Well, today I saw him in the lunchroom, so I just turned and walked the other way with my lunch tray. It's not that I'm scared of him, I just don't want to deal with him.
Day 119
September 26, 2009
Dear Diary, Momma scared me! I was in my room listening to my Ipod and didn't even hear her come in. Then she jumped right in front of me and was yelling at me. It's not that I had the music too loud, but these headphones I have are so tight on my ears that it's like they block out all the other sound. Anyways, she scared me to death because I didn't know she was right there. I think when I jumped and yelled she realized I wasn't just ignoring her, that I really couldn't hear her.
Day 118
September 20, 2009
Dear Diary, My dad actually let me drive the riding lawn mower! It was a lot of fun once I got used to it. I'm not sure I want to mow the grass all the time, but driving was cool. My mom had to take my picture of course-
Day 117
September 17, 2009
Dear Diary, I don't watch a lot of tv, but you know how sometimes you just feel like hanging out and watching tv? It seems like whenever I'm in that mood there's nothing good even on tv. Dad and I watch a little baseball, but that's about all that's on. I have to check and see what time Derek's football game is on this weekend.
Day 116
September 10, 2009
Dear Diary, I brought the ducks at our pond some raisin bread. I guess they either like raisins, or they're not picky. They ate it all. I love raisin bread, especially with cream cheese or peanut butter on it. I'm making myself hungry-
Day 115
September 8, 2009
Dear Diary, I'm kind of tired today, my dad let me stay up late so I could watch the Florida State-Miami game. I only saw my brother Derek in the game once on tv. It's kind of hard to keep track of which players are in there. Anyways, we lost, but at least it was a really good game. I'm going to call Derek after dinner and tell him.
Day 114
August 30, 2009
Dear Diary, Everytime I want to watch a tv show, my mom is busy watching some home and garden channel. I swear, how many of those shows can you watch? We're not moving, and we're not remodeling our house, so I'm not sure why she watches it all the time. Can we please watch something else???
Day 113
August 27, 2009
Dear Diary, School starts Monday, and now that I know that kid Jason isn't in my classes, I am sooooo ready! Dakota and I have the same lunch period too, so that's good. I still have to buy a new lock for my locker, and a couple other things. Better hurry, Monday is almost here!
Day 112
August 20, 2009
Dear Diary, Mom said she got an email from my principal that the new class lists for this coming year will be posted at school tomorrow. I'm not really worried about my teachers, I'm more hoping that my tormentor Jason won't be in my classes. It would be even better if I found out that he moved away and wouldn't be at my school at all. Keep your fingers crossed!
Day 111
August 13, 2009
Dear Diary, Dad says we're going out to dinner tonight to celebrate the raise he got at work. It's amazing when I think back to last year, when my dad lost his job and my parents were really worried about how they were going to pay the bills and everything. I'm so happy for him.
Day 110
August 8, 2009
Dear Diary, I thought Derek was coming home again before school started, but he said he can't because of football. I understand I guess, but I'm still not happy about it. I bet we'll go down to watch another game this year. Hopefully it will be early in the season so I won't have to wait so long-
Day 109
August 5, 2009
Dear Diary, Boy was it hot running this morning. I mean, I'm used to running, but I had a hard time. I like running in the fall much better. At least until it gets really cold, and then that's hard too. Mom bought me some new running shorts and shirts, and thankfully none of them are pink or purple.
Day 108
July 30, 2009
Dear Diary, Daddy and I were in Walmart tonight, and they already have all the back to school supplies. I looked, and the list for my grade and school wasn't there yet, so I didn't get anything. I won't even know who my teacher is until the first day of school.
Day 107
July 26, 2009
Dear Diary, I helped my mom bake some blueberry muffins. I must have read the recipe wrong or something because the muffins didn't get very big, and they were kind of mushy. They taste delicious, but Mom says they're missing some flour. At least I didn't burn them.
Day 106
July 21, 2009
Dear Diary, The baby ducks are still at our pond. I guess they're not really babies anymore since they're getting so big. I took them some old bread my mom said was getting stale. The ducks seemed to like it though.
Day 105
July 18, 2009
Dear Diary, Had a great run this morning. I always love the feeling afterwards when my legs are so tired. That means it was a good workout. I need to mix up my music again though. I feel like my mp3 player is always playing the same songs.
Day 104
July 10, 2009
Dear Diary, Derek mailed me a new FSU shirt. It's gray and says "Property of FSU". I like it a lot. I'll wait to call him until tonight since he's out at football practice right now.
Day 103
July 6, 2009
Dear Diary, They're still not done. The roofers, I mean. It rained a couple of days and they couldn't do anything, and now they're getting here even earlier. When I woke up this morning, it was only 6:00am. Yuck! Please be done soon.
Day 102
June 28, 2009
Dear Diary, I love sleep. But when there are men walking around on the roof of your house at 6:30 in the morning, it's hard to sleep. I knew my parents were getting a new roof put on our house today, but they did not tell me it would wake me up before the sun was even up. I get up a little early to go for a run usually, but that was really early! Maybe I'll sleep with earplugs in for tomorrow morning-
Day 101
June 21, 2009
Dear Diary, Since it's the weekend and Daddy didn't have to work, I convinced him to take me to a new spot to run. I'm used to running in the hills, but I really wanted to run up in the mountains more. It's so much cooler up there, and definitely more of a challenge. He rode his bike while I ran with him. We had a good time this morning-
Day 100
June 15, 2009
Dear Diary, Six Flags was so much fun! We went on the Mine Train a bunch of times. Derek wanted me to go on the Batman rollercoaster too, but I said "no way!" I'm glad Derek got to go with us. It would have felt weird going without him even though he's at college. Tonight we leave to start the drive back home. I hope someday I get to go to college here too, I really like Tallahassee.
Day 99
June 11, 2009
Dear Diary, Last night we stayed at a hotel in Georgia. We woke up pretty early so we could get drive the rest of the way to Six Flags. I was surprised when someone was knocking on our hotel room door early this morning. It was a woman who said she was staying in the room right below us, and she was very upset that we were walking around so loud in our room. What? People complain about some ridiculous things sometimes. Anyways, we're on our way to the amusement park, I'll write more later!
Day 98
June 8, 2009
Dear Diary, I thought Derek was flying back to Florida by himself, but Daddy said we're all going to drive down together so we can stop at Six Flags on the way. It's this really great amusement park in Georgia. We haven't been in a long time, so I think it will be lots of fun. We leave in 2 days!
Day 97
May 31, 2009
Dear Diary, I had fun yesterday, mostly I was playing with Dakota. Derek was chasing us around with water balloons. I kept trying to get him back, but the balloons would break as soon as I tried to tie them! So finally I just sprayed Derek with the garden hose, that worked!
Day 96
May 29, 2009
Dear Diary, We're having a bbq party tomorrow with a bunch of friends and family. I think we're making kabobs. Yummy! As long as it's not too many people it'll be fun. Sometimes when we have too many people over it gets too loud, and I don't like it.
Day 95
May 21, 2009
Dear Diary, My mp3 player wasn't charged, so I had to run without it. I know it doesn't sound like a big deal, but I'm so used to running with it. I have a harder time pacing myself without a music beat to time myself. I know it doesn't make any sense since I run track meets without it, but then again, I have other runners to pace myself with. I better go charge it now before I forget.
Day 94
May 16, 2009
Dear Diary, I got hit in the face with a football. Derek and I were playing catch outside, and I guess I misjudged how fast he threw it. It bounced right off my nose! I'm alright, but it gave me a scrape, and now my nose is really sore. I told Derek he needs to go easy on my next time since I'm not a college player. He felt bad, but I told him I was fine, and so we kept playing till dinner.
Day 93
May 10, 2009
Dear Diary, We're getting a new fridge. Mom said she can't even drive me over to Dakota's house because if the delivery guys come while she's gone then she has to reschedule it. So here we are, waiting for hours, and who knows when they'll actually come. I'm going to see if Dakota can come over here instead.
Day 92
May 6, 2009
Dear Diary, Derek's home from college! I can't believe that he's already finished with his first year. And now he'll be home for a month or so before football practice starts and he has to go back to Florida. He says we can run together every afternoon once I get home from school. I'm not sure I can keep up with him, but I'll try.
Day 91
April 28, 2009
Dear Diary, Baby ducks! When I walked by our pond earlier I saw new baby ducks by the edge of the water. I didn't even notice the eggs anywhere before. They're so cute and fluffy. I hope they like our pond and they'll stay. If they do, maybe I'll give them all names.
Day 90
April 24, 2009
Dear Diary, It felt so good to get back to running lately. When I was sick, I could hardly catch my breath when I would try to run. I added a new mix of music to my mp3 player so I'm good to go. Dakota's on her way over and we're going to run around my neighborhood. First I have to find my shoes!
Day 89
April 17, 2009
Dear Diary, Daddy and I started watching baseball lately. I guess it started when I was sick and didn't feel well enough to do anything else. I used to think baseball was the only boring sport because it's so slow, but I'm actually really starting to like it!
Day 88
April 15, 2009
Dear Diary, Finally, I'm starting to feel better. I had some kind of virus or something, and had to go to the doctor. I don't think I've ever been that sick before. And even now I just don't have any energy. The doctor said it would take a week or so for me to feel totally better. In the meantime I'm missing my practice runs-
Day 87
April 9, 2009
Dear Diary, I haven't been feeling so good today. My head hurts and I feel like I'm going to get sick. I don't even feel like eating dinner right now. I think I'll just lay here instead.
Day 86
April 6, 2009
Dear Diary, Nana is coming to visit next week. She's going to stay with us, and while she's here, my parents are going away for a couple days. They want to go to some boring arts and crafts festival. I'd rather stay here with Nana, as long as she doesn't bring me another dress to wear!
Day 85
March 30, 2009
Dear Diary, It's for sure. Dakota is moving into a condo next weekend since her family has to move out of their house. I can't imagine how hard that must be to move out of your house because your family can't pay the bills anymore. I would be really sad if we ever had to leave our house, I love our house. It's the only place I've ever lived.
Day 84
March 26, 2009
Dear Diary, I take back what I said about there being hope for my cooking. This morning I burned my toast. And not just burned like a little crispy, it was burned like I had painted it black! I even set off one of the smoke detectors in the hallway. I think it woke up the rest of the neighborhood too.
Day 83
March 18, 2009
Dear Diary, Mom asked me to help her make some breakfast quiche for dinner tonight. She knows I can't really cook yet, but Mom is still trying to teach me, and hasn't given up yet. I think it turned out pretty good. It had eggs and maple sausage and cheese. Maybe there's hope for me yet with my cooking!
Day 82
March 15, 2009
Dear Diary, I didn't even have time to write this last week because my big brother was home for his spring break. Too bad it wasn't the same time as my spring break, but at least I still got to see him every day after school. Oh, and the cool present he brought me is an FSU basketball t-shirt. Their team is doing really awesome this year, and just made it into the big tournament. Thanks Derek!
Day 81
March 8, 2009
Dear Diary, Derek should be home in just a little bit. I keep jumping up to look out the window and see if he has pulled in the driveway yet. No luck. He said he was bringing me a present. I hope it's something cool, and totally not girly!
Day 80
March 7, 2009
Dear Diary, All of a sudden Jason, that rude kid from my class, has been picking at me again. I thought I was done with him once I moved my seat to the other side of the class. Now he seems to find excuses to walk right by my desk, even if it's totally out of his way to get to the pencil sharpener or something. Right now I'm just ignoring him, hopefully that will make him go away.
Day 79
February 28, 2009
Dear Diary, I was thinking it was going to be so long before we saw my brother again, but it's not! I just assumed his spring break was in April like me, but his starts March 9th. And tomorrow is March 1st, so that's not that far away. I'm so happy! I know it's only for a week and then he goes back to school and spring football, but one week is better than nothing-
Day 78
February 25, 2009
Dear Diary, Geesh, Dad can be such a nag sometimes. When I'm warming up to run I like listening to my mp3 player. Well, he kept tapping me on the shoulder asking me to turn it down. I didn't really think it was that loud. I have to have it loud enough to enjoy it. I know he means well, that's why I got the whole lecture about not damaging my hearing-
Day 77
February 19, 2009
Dear Diary, Dakota might have to move. She said something about her house getting foreclosed. I asked my daddy what that means and he said it usually means the person can't afford to pay their bills for the house. I don't want Dakota to move far. She said her parents are looking for a condo to rent instead. Hopefully one close by.
Day 76
February 15, 2009
Dear Diary, Momma and Daddy went out to dinner last night for Valentine's Day. And, I cannot believe they left me home with a babysitter! They said it's not a babysitter, but someone to keep me company. It's a girl from our neighborhood who is in highschool. I wanted to go to dinner with them instead, but not this time.
Day 75
February 12, 2009
Dear Diary, It's been so nice not having to worry about that kid Jason in my class. He used to pick on me all the time. But once I called him on it and asked the teacher to move my chair he hasn't said two words to me. I think he found another kid sitting near him to annoy. Why do some kids have to be so cruel?
Day 74
February 6, 2009
Dear Diary, I got an email from my brother Derek today! He's already busy with spring football, but hopes he'll be able to come home over spring break. That seems so far away to me. Meanwhile, track is over with until later in the spring. I tried running yesterday, but it was just way too cold. I had cramps in my calves, and by the time I got home, my legs were aching. I wish my parents would get a treadmill so I could keep running in the winter. Maybe someday.
Day 73
January 29, 2009
Dear Diary, I love Nana, reallly. But she did it again. She mailed me another pink girly looking outfit for school. I know she means well, but can't she just send me a sports jersey, or a t-shirt instead? I tried to tell her I'm just not into the whole princess look, but I don't think she gets it. What can you do?
Day 72
January 26, 2009
Dear Diary, I survived my book report! I was really scared going up there, but then when it was over I was so relieved. My teacher knew how hard it was for me to talk in front of the class, and she gave me a thumb's up when I was done. I got my paper back and I got an 'A'! Wait till Dad sees when he gets home from work-
Day 71
January 21, 2009
Dear Diary, Tomorrow is my book report, and I'm already getting nervous. I start sweating just thinking about it! Dad said I should just pretend it's like a track meet since I don't get nervous when I'm running. Yeah Dad, but there's no talking when you run! I know he means well. Maybe he's right about trying to think about something else while I'm up there. Wish me luck!
Day 70
January 14, 2009
Dear Diary, Oh no! We have to give a book report in front of the entire class next week. Yeah, I'm not a big fan of talking in front of the class. Practicing in front of the mirror is so not the same as being in front of the other kids. I don't really have a choice though, Mrs. Hamilton said the book report is half of our grade, and the other half is our presentation.
Day 69
January 10, 2009
Dear Diary, Wow! This was my first week of practice since vacation, and it went pretty good. We use the community college's indoor track in the winter. Thank goodness, it makes it much easier to run when it's not so cold. Breathing in all that cold air makes my lungs hurt! Dakota's on her way over so we can do some more running this morning. Got to go get ready-
Day 68
January 6, 2009
Dear Diary, I never thought it would happen. That boy Jason that was giving me such a hard time in school? Today was our first day back, and he was starting in on me again. So I finally told him that I was tired of him being rude, and that he needed to leave me alone. My knees were shaking, but I didn't stop. And you know what? I think he was really surprised to hear me stand up for myself!
Day 67
December 31, 2008
Dear Diary, One of our neighbors is having a New Year's Eve party tonight and invited all the families on our street. It should be fun I think. Most of the kids on my street are older than I am, but that's okay, we usually find games to play or something to do. I think I'm going to call Dakota and see if she wants to go running first though. I haven't been practicing very much since we've been on vacation-don't tell coach!
Day 66
December 28, 2008
Dear Diary, I really miss my brother again now that he's gone back to school. And yes, I'm back to sleeping in his room again. It makes him feel not so far away. We had so much fun when he was here. We didn't go anywhere special or anything, but we just hung out together. We played video games, played outside, and stuff like that. It was cool.
Day 65
December 21, 2008
Dear Diary, I think Dakota's kind of annoyed with me right now. She keeps calling and asking me to come over. I told her I can't. I don't think she understands that right now I just want to hang out with my family, especially since Derek's only home for a couple more days. Once he's gone I can see her for the rest of our vacation.
Day 64
December 18, 2008
Dear Diary, I was so busted when Derek came home from college on Tuesday! He figured out that I've been sleeping in his room at night while he's gone away to school. He wasn't mad or anything, he just teased me about it. You know, like big brothers do. It's been so cool having him home this week. I'm already kind of dreading when he goes back. But, at least he got to go to my track meet yesterday. I did really good too!
Day 63
December 14, 2008
Dear Diary, Tomorrow starts our last week of school before winter vacation! Derek called and said he'll be home on Tuesday. He's flying. I'm so excited to see him! It feels like forever since we drove down to Florida to see him. He can only stay for a week though because then Florida State is in a bowl game December 27th. I wish we could go too, but it's in Orlando.
Day 62
December 10, 2008
Dear Diary, Dakota came over today. We wanted to go for a bike ride, but it's too cold, and it looks like it's going to rain. So instead we hung out with my Momma. She was making dinner, so we just talked in the kitchen. Dakota's a lot more talkative than I am! I wish she could have stayed for dinner, but Dakota's aunt was coming over to her house. Maybe next time-
Day 61
November 29, 2008
Dear Diary, One good thing about being home for vacation this week is no Jason. I asked the teacher to move my seat across the classroom. It helps, but he still says mean things to me when he walks by. At least it's not as bad as it was before. I wish I had the guts to say "leave me alone you bully". Maybe one day I will.
Day 60
November 22, 2008
Dear Diary, Next week is Thanksgiving, but no Derek. I know, I know, he has a football game today against Maryland, and then a big game next week against the Florida Gators. With football practice inbetween, there's just no way he can come home for Thanksgiving. We've never had Thanksgiving without him. I think Mom and Dad are thinking about it too.
Day 59
November 12, 2008
Dear Diary, I think I talked about him before, but that boy in my class is still bothering me. Why do some kids have to be so mean? It's not like I say anything to him, I hardly talk to anybody in class. He sits right next to me, so it's hard to ignore him. I think I'm going to ask the teacher if I can change seats and sit far away from him. His name is Jason.
Day 58
November 9, 2008
Dear Diary, The track meet went okay I guess. I was doing good until the last leg of my run. Then I started getting a cramp in my calf. I was still able to run, but it made me slow down. My time was still pretty good though. It was a little cold out, but I really had a good time running. You don't have to think about anything but your breathing and pacing yourself.
Day 57
November 7, 2008
Dear Diary, Track meet this afternoon. I'm doing better each week, but still feel like I'm not quite there yet. Coach Scott says I need to give myself a chance and just keep at it. I actually really like the track we're running on today. The other team's highschool is letting us use their's, and it's brand new. Wish me luck!
Day 56
November 4, 2008
Dear Diary, Mom and I are going to work on a care package tonight for Derek. He keeps saying how much he misses Mom's cookies and some other things from home. I'm not very good at baking, usually I burn food! But I do love to eat Mom's cinnamon cookies. I'm also going to make him a mix music cd of some songs we always listen to. I think Derek will like that.
Day 55
October 31, 2008
Dear Diary, Nana wanted to buy me a costume to wear today. She wanted me to be a princess, or a fairy, or something like that. I said no way! I know Nana means well, but she really needs to give up on the girly stuff. My family is going over to Dakota's house tonight for a party they're having for Halloween, but Dakota said I didn't have to wear a costume, so I'm not.
Day 54
October 27, 2008
Dear Diary, What fun it was to see Derek play in the football game against Virginia Tech. He didn't get to play much since he's only a freshman, but that's okay. I still can't believe how many fans were at the game! After the game we went out to dinner to celebrate the win at this cool restauarant that looked more like a log cabin. It had a firplace inside and everything. The weekend went by so fast, but I'm happy that Derek will be home for Thanksgiving soon.
Day 53
October 23, 2008
Dear Diary, We're on our way! We've only been in the car a few hours, and I think I'm already driving Daddy nuts by asking how much further till we get there. He said not until I wake up tomorrow. Maybe sleeping will make the time go by faster. I hope so!
Day 52
October 21, 2008
Dear Diary, It's finally almost here! We leave Thursday afternoon to go down to Florida. Florida State University here we come! I'm so excited to see my brother Derek again. And I've never been to a college football game before, I've only watched them on tv. Derek says it's just not the same on tv, so that should be very cool.
Day 51
October 18, 2008
Dear Diary, Ever since I started running track again I feel like I'm hungry all the time. Dad joked that pretty soon he'll have to get a second job just to feed me. Well, running is a lot of exercise so I probably burn a lot of calories I need to replace. Speaking of which, I think a sandwich sounds pretty good right now. I'm thinking turkey on pumpernickel bread...
Day 50
October 16, 2008
Dear Diary, Our first track meet was yesterday. I think I did pretty good for my first one running cross country. It's very different than running just a quick short distance. I came in fourth. Coach Scott says I just have to keep practicing and I'll get better and better each week.
Day 49
October 11, 2008
Dear Diary, Ahhhhhhhhh...that's what my feet are saying now. We went and found a pair of running shoes that are white with neon orange accents on them. After a couple days my feet are already feeling better. That's good considering track just started! Our first meet is next week.
Day 48
October 7, 2008
Dear Diary, My feet! My feet have been really sore on the bottoms the last couple days. I have been doing a lot of running for track since season is getting started. Mom said it might be because my running shoes are worn out. I've had them since last track season. We're going to the mall tomorrow to see if I can get a new pair. Anything, as long as they're comfortable and aren't pink is fine by me.
Day 47
October 6, 2008
Dear Diary, Dakota was over my house this weekend. We practiced our running and watched football. Well, I watched football. Dakota doesn't really like football. She's not a girly girl, and neither am I. Dakota likes to watch baseball, so we watched a little bit of the playoffs too.
Day 46
October 3, 2008
Dear Diary, I talked to my dad about the boy in my class who keeps bothering me. He said to just ignore him. Well, I tried that and it's not working, so now what? I love school usually. Maybe I'll just ask the teacher if I can move my desk, that way he won't be close enough to bother me.
Day 45
September 29, 2008
Dear Diary, There's this boy in my class who has started picking on my because I'm quiet. He says "What's the matter Olive, don't you know how to talk?" I've tried ignoring him, but he just won't leave me alone. I don't want to tattle to the teacher or my parents, but I'm not sure what I should do.
Day 44
September 27, 2008
Dear Diary, Daddy brought me home a new pennant to hang on my bedroom wall. It's one for the Florida State Seminoles, where Derek goes to school. I love it! Now I have 5 hanging on my wall. Only a few more weeks until we go down to Florida to see Derek, and I cannot wait! I really really miss having him home. Sometimes I sleep in his room just for fun. I hope he doesn't mind!
Day 43
September 24, 2008
Dear Diary, I'm really glad that I'm going to try cross county for track. I never would have thought about it before Coach Scott suggested it. I'm running pretty much every day after school. At first it was pretty hard and I didn't think I could run all the way, but I think my times are getting better. Our first track meet is in October.
Day 42
September 20, 2008
Dear Diary, We have this big pond by our house, but there are no fish in it. I wish there were some in there. I don't like to go fishing or anything, but it would be kind of neat to watch them swimming around in there. Maybe I'll ask Daddy if we could get some fish.
Day 41
September 16, 2008
Dear Diary, I was so surprised that Derek called. He usually calls on the weekends. He said he really misses me and wanted to tell me so. And he also wants to know if we can come down for the Virginia Tech football game, that's Parents Weekend. I hope so. Momma and Daddy had said we'd try to go down there in October.
Day 40
September 15, 2008
Dear Diary, I really liked being in Miss Thro's class, but she's gone now. At least I get to be in Dakota's class now. My new teacher Mrs. Hamilton gives more homework than my last teacher did, but that's the way it goes I guess. Things are a little different. I sit across the classroom from Dakota, but we still get to talk during free time.
Day 39
September 11, 2008
Dear Diary, Bad news. Miss Thro just told us that today was her last day as our teacher. Something about her unit is getting cut since the school's numbers are low. That means all the kids from our class will be split up into the other three classes. I guess the only good part is that maybe I'll be put into Dakota's class. I really liked Miss Thro though. She said she'll be teaching at a different school now.
Day 38
September 7, 2008
Dear Diary, Wow! Derek's football team crushed the other team last night. The game wasn't on tv, so Daddy and I listened to it on a radio station on the internet. I never heard them call Derek's name, he's not a starter yet. But he did call after the game and say he played a little. I'm so happy for him!
Day 37
September 5, 2008
Dear Diary, I'm so happy today is Friday, because that means football is on tv tomorrow! I forget who the Seminoles play tomorrow, but I like to watch all the teams. Usually Daddy and I throw the football around in the morning to get warmed up. Now that my hands are getting bigger I can fit my fingers over the football's laces and I can throw it pretty far. Or at least pretty far compared to how I used to throw it.
Day 36
September 3, 2008
Dear Diary, I was surprised to see Nana pick me up from school today. She said Mom had a doctor's appointment. Then Nana made me laugh. She said "Is that what girls are wearing to school nowadays?" I was wearing jeans and a Florida State Seminoles t-shirt, for Derek. I'm not sure what was so wrong with my outfit. Nana would rather see me in frilly dresses and dress shoes. Nana is Nana, what can I say?
Day 35
August 29, 2008
Dear Diary, I talked to my track coach today at school. She wants me to think about switching to cross country. I told her I wasn't sure I could run that far. Usually I'm good at running short distances really fast. Mrs. Scott said I might be surprised at myself if I give it a try. We'll see.
Day 34
August 28, 2008
Dear Diary, I always get nervous when my teachers call my house. I always figure I'm in trouble for something or they're calling to tell my parents my grades are bad. But my teacher Miss Thro called to tell Mom how happy she is to have me in her class. She said I'm doing great on my assignments so far and everything. Wow! I never had a teacher do that before.
Day 33
August 25, 2008
Dear Diary, I still miss my brother Derek. At least now that school has started I have something to keep me busy though. Derek called from Florida today and said he likes his classes, but they're really hard. And he says he loves the football, but that's hard too. So pretty much he's been studying and practicing football. Mom and Dad are trying to decide when we can go down to watch Derek in a football game.
Day 32
August 19, 2008
Dear Diary, You know, sometimes it's really hard being the shy kid in class. That's why I always hate the beginning of the school year when you have to get up in front of the class and introduce yourself. I get all nervous, and I can feel my heart racing. It sounds like it's beating so loud that the kids sitting near me can hear it too. Sometimes I wish I wasn't so shy. It must be nice to be more like my friend Dakota. She has no problem talking in front of class.
Day 31
August 16, 2008
Dear Diary, We're on our way back home to Kentucky. It feels weird sitting in the back seat without Derek sitting next to me. I'm trying really hard not to be sad, but it's not easy. I just need to think about getting home and starting school on Monday. That's why we had to leave a day earlier, so I can get all ready for school to start. Then next week track starts up again. I can't wait for that!
Day 30
August 14, 2008
Dear Diary, Wow! I had no idea that universities could be so big! Florida State is a beautiful school. Of couse we went to see the football stadium. They let you walk right in even though the games don't start for a couple more weeks. The stadium was huge! I cannot believe Derek will be playing on that field in front of so many fans.
Day 29
August 13, 2008
Dear Diary, I feel kind of mixed up today. I'm excited because we're driving down right now to Derek's college. I've never been to a college before, and I keep thinking about what it will look like. But I'm also sad today because when we come home, Derek won't be with us. He'll stay at school. I know it's not like he'll be gone forever, but I'm kind of used to having him around. We have fun together. He used to come to all my track meets. I'm going to miss him.
Day 28
August 11, 2008
Dear Diary, Six Flags was sooooo cool! They had a lot of fun rides. One of my favorites was this water rafting ride they had. I made Derek go on it with me a couple of times. Mom wanted no part of it since you get soaked on the ride. I felt a little old for the characters all dressed up, but the rides were awesome.
Day 27
August 7, 2008
Dear Diary, This weekend our family has decided to one big weekend together before Derek goes away to school. So we're going to Six Flags amusement park! I have never been there before so I'm pretty excited! Louisville isn't to far away but we're probably going to stay for the weekend.
Day 26
August 4, 2008
Dear Diary, Things have been pretty busy around here. Dad's part-time consulting has turned into a full-time job. That has been a big relief to Mom and Dad both I think. Derek is getting ready to head down to college in another week or so. We'll all be driving down together. Plus I've been getting all my school stuff ready. Orientation was last week. Wow, that is a lot!
Day 25
July 30, 2008
Dear Diary, I'm going to spend the night at Dakota's house tonight. My Momma said it was okay. She lives in a neighborhood that has a lot of kids on her street. It's fun because they all play outside together. The boys are always surprised I can throw a football and catch one too.
Day 24
July 27, 2008
Dear Diary, Besides getting to go back to school, the other great thing about summer ending is football. In August college and professional football both start. I love watching all the games, but I cheer for the Tennessee Titans. We don't have a professional team in Kentucky, but since we live in southern Kentucky, the Titans are the closest NFL team. And now of course I'll be cheering for Derek's football team, which is the Florida State Seminoles. Hurry up football!
Day 23
July 22, 2008
Dear Diary, They didn't make it home until late last night. As soon as I heard their voices I came running out of my room. At least I got to stay up for a little while. But I was so happy to wake up this morning and know that we're all together again. It's going to be really hard when Derek leaves for college next month.
Day 22
July 21, 2008
Dear Diary, I love spending time with my nana, but I miss my parents and Derek. And I'm so happy that they'll be home later tonight. They just called a little while ago, and they're already in northern Alabama. I hope I'm still awake when they get home. I want to hear what Derek's college is like.
Day 21
July 17, 2008
Dear Diary, Okay, Nana may want me to wear pink and play dolls. But she does let me eat icecream every night, even if I don't finish my dinner. She also lets me pick what music we listen to on the radio. And at night she likes me to read to her from any book I choose.
Day 20
July 15, 2008
Dear Diary, Mom and Dad are driving down to Florida with Derek. They have to get some paperwork and other stuff done to get ready for college starting. I get to go with them next time when Derek will actually be staying and starting classes. So for now, Nana is coming to stay with me at our house. I love Nana, even though she's always try to make me more girly.
Day 19
July 10, 2008
Dear Diary, Today is my parents' wedding anniversary. You can still see how much they love each other. Someday I hope I'm lucky enough to find someone like that. Anyways, Derek and I are staying at home tonight while they go out to dinner. Nothing fancy, just the pizza place down the street. I'm not sure it matters though. They just want a night for themselves.
Day 18
July 7, 2008
Dear Diary, Dad came home with some good news today. He found part time work consulting with some firm. It's not quite the same as the full time job he had. But they said there will hopefully be a full time position he can have soon. Every little bit helps Dad says.
Day 17
July 5, 2008
Dear Diary, My brother Derek hasn't even left for college yet, and I already feel like I miss him. Who am I going to throw the football with outside afterschool? He says he'll come home for holidays and at least part of the summer, before football starts. But it won't be the same. I wish I could go with him.
Day 16
July 1, 2008
Dear Diary, I found out what Momma and Daddy were whispering about the other day. I guess Nana decided to help them out with paying some bills until Daddy finds another job. Momma sounded happy about it. I'm not so sure Daddy was happy though. Derek says I shouldn't eavesdrop so much, people whisper for a reason.
Day 15
June 28, 2008
Dear Diary, I went to Dakota's house today. We were supposed to practice our sprints for track team. Well, we practiced for a little while. Then we played football on her game system. That was fun! We have to start getting ready again for track though. As soon as school starts, track gets going.
Day 14
June 26, 2008
Dear Diary, No lucky for Daddy with his job interview today. I guess tomorrow is another day. I felt so bad when he walked in the house. I could tell he was sad. Momma and Daddy sat on the front porch swing drinking iced tea and talking for a long time today. I wonder what they talk about.
Day 13
June 25, 2008
Dear Diary, It's kind of weird now how my big brother Derek goes to work now while Momma and Daddy stay home. He has a summer job at the grocery store. Even though Derek has a scholarship to go to college in the fall, he needs money for books and other stuff. I heard my momma telling Daddy what a relief that at least Derek's college is taken care of. Daddy has an interview tomorrow for a job.
Day 12
June 21, 2008
Dear Diary, I feel bad that my daddy lost his job, but there is one good thing about it. He's been home a lot more lately, and that's okay by me. I know it won't last for long, he's already been making phone calls and all. Sometimes I think it would be nice if kids didn't have to go to school and moms and dads didn't have to work. I guess that's not going to happen though!
Day 11
June 20, 2008
Dear Diary, My Daddy came home from work today and said he doesn't have a job anymore. Something about the economy, and his boss said he has to let people go. It makes me a little nervous because I know we need money to pay for things. Daddy says not to worry, but it's hard not to.
Day 10
June 19, 2008
Dear Diary, Why would my Nana send me a girlie looking dress when she knows I hate dresses! I think she still thinks I'm like 5 years old sometimes. My momma just kind of laughed and said I only have to wear it when Nana comes to visit. Can I still wear a baseball cap with it?
Day 9
June 14, 2008
Dear Diary, It's hard playing football in the summer. You need a lot of people to play a real game. So what we usually do when school's out is practice throwing the ball back and forth. Somtimes if you have 3 people, you can play every man for himself. That's more fun then just throwing the ball.
Day 8
June 11, 2008
Dear Diary, My brother Derek and I have been watching the basketball finals on tv. Since there's no more school, I get to stay up a little later. But still not quite late enough to watch the whole game. I guess some is better than nothing. I really hope the Celtics win. Of course Derek wants the Lakers.
Day 7
June 9, 2008
Dear Diary, I guess the reason I like sports so much is because of my big brother. When I was small, Derek would take me outside and teach me to throw the football. He also taught me to hit a baseball and shoot hoops. I miss him now that he's gone away to college. Florida is a ways away, but that's where his football scholarship is. Momma and Daddy said we're going to go to a game to watch him play this fall. That would be awesome!
Day 6
June 6, 2008
Dear Diary, This afternoon was our school's flag football game with the students against the teachers. It's something our school does every year right before the end of school. I love love love football! We were tied at halftime. Of course the teachers won, but at least we were close.
Day 5
April 17, 2008
Dear Diary, Today I am in the mood for baseball. I want to call a couple of friends and see if they want to play. Maybe afterwards, I can convince my mom to take us for some ice cream.
Day 4
April 14, 2008
Dear Diary, Nothing happened today at all. The phone only rang twice today, and believe it or not, both calls were for my mom.
Day 3
April 11, 2008
Dear Diary, Dakota spent the night again!! We had a blast playing video games, and running around outside. Something bad happened, though. When we were climbing the big tree in my backyard, a branch broke from under Dakota’s feet and she fell all the way down to the ground! She is okay, but we think she sprained 2 of her fingers since she says it hurts to wiggle them. I think her mom is going to take her to the doctor. The worst thing is that she can’t play sports until the doctor takes a look at her and gives her permission to play again. That is such a bummer!
Day 2
March 26, 2008
Dear Diary, Dakota ended up spending the night and we got to go to the football field today and play catch with our friends. My friend’s dad is the principal of the school, so he lets us hang out on the field sometimes even if the school is closed.
Day 1
March 21, 2008
Dear Diary, : Today my friend Dakota from my track team is coming over. We became friends at our school orientation. We are going to spend the day playing outside by my pond, looking for fish and frogs. We might even climb the big tree in my backyard and hang out up there. Dakota and I are like two peas in a pod. We both love sports and hate girly pink stuff!
