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Olivia's Diary
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!
