Dear Diary,
Carrie said that Melissa's note said that Bradley liked ME! I don't know if I should believe her or not. Also Ashley P. is trying to be like me by liking Bradley. All she every does is talk about Brad. It's Brad this Brad that. I know I don't do that. It gets really annoying! She calls me just so she can run her mouth! BYE! I love Bradley!
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Okay, mean girl. Tryna act like I talk about anything beside this boy because clearly, my diary entries are very centered around him, and if I know myself, I talked about him a LOT in ways I thought were subtle but probably annoyed everyone else.
Inspired by the wonderful "Grownups Read Things They Wrote As Kids," these are my chronological diary entries from when I was a kid. Each entry is followed by my current thoughts on my younger self.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Monday, April 29, 2019
April ?, 2002
Dear Diary,
Bad but in a way good news, today Mellissa gave Bradley a note that said, "Brad Emily likes you. She told us. Her phone number is ###-####." All that was true! Now he knows & he came up to me to confirm that it was true. Carina said I turned SO red!
Bye I still Love Bradley!
Bad but in a way good news, today Mellissa gave Bradley a note that said, "Brad Emily likes you. She told us. Her phone number is ###-####." All that was true! Now he knows & he came up to me to confirm that it was true. Carina said I turned SO red!
Bye I still Love Bradley!
Sunday, April 28, 2019
April 5, 2002
Dear Diary,
This morning, in the multi purpose room, Mr. Smith came in and he said hi to people. Then he came over to me & said "Emily, have been "talking to" someone who doesn't know their senses and wears your mood ring?" I was tottally embarressed because he was talking about Bradley. "Talking to" means going out seriously with someone or wishing you were. So he practically asked me if I liked Bradley which I had a felling he already knew. Then after school, Mr. Smith was in the office and I said, "Bye Mr. Smith." He said "Bye Emily Lou! By the way, where is Bradley?" He smiled when he said this.
A different story now. Today I almost hugged La'Quon not because I like him but because he did me a huge favor. He got me Bradley's phone number!! It is ###-####!!!! I already have it memorized. This weekend I am going to call him and ask him who out of Michelle, Cassidy, and Emily would he rather go out with. He won't know it's me because I'll have an English accent.
Bye
Love to love Bradley!!
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I. AM. DYING. An English accent?? I can't even!!
This morning, in the multi purpose room, Mr. Smith came in and he said hi to people. Then he came over to me & said "Emily, have been "talking to" someone who doesn't know their senses and wears your mood ring?" I was tottally embarressed because he was talking about Bradley. "Talking to" means going out seriously with someone or wishing you were. So he practically asked me if I liked Bradley which I had a felling he already knew. Then after school, Mr. Smith was in the office and I said, "Bye Mr. Smith." He said "Bye Emily Lou! By the way, where is Bradley?" He smiled when he said this.
A different story now. Today I almost hugged La'Quon not because I like him but because he did me a huge favor. He got me Bradley's phone number!! It is ###-####!!!! I already have it memorized. This weekend I am going to call him and ask him who out of Michelle, Cassidy, and Emily would he rather go out with. He won't know it's me because I'll have an English accent.
Bye
Love to love Bradley!!
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I. AM. DYING. An English accent?? I can't even!!
Saturday, April 27, 2019
April 4, 2002
Dear Diary,
Can you guess what I am going to tell you about? Bradley!
Yesterday at library, I was reading my Harry Potter book and Bradley took my charm bracelet. (The charms are a dog, an artist's pallate, a cross, the words try God, a cat, a piano, a musical note, a smiley face & a dolphin.) Anyway I asked him to give it back and he didn't then he asked if I had his ring. I said "I don't have your ring." He asked if he could wear it & I said only if he gave me back my charm bracelet. he did. He wore it the rest of the day.
Then today he wore it all day again. He even showed Mr. Smith that he was wearing my ring. He even told him it was mine & you could tell Mr. Smith knew I liked him and he liked me. Yes! Bye!
Oh yeah! There's this boy, Josh H, who likes me too! Now it seems as if every boy likes me & I am not saying this in a bragging way. It seems as if all of a sudden I turned into a beautiful princess! I love Bradley & I think he likes me!!!
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What's the deal with boys taking my jewelry and me thinking that's flirting? Or am I officially old and have forgotten that's how fifth graders flirt?
Can you guess what I am going to tell you about? Bradley!
Yesterday at library, I was reading my Harry Potter book and Bradley took my charm bracelet. (The charms are a dog, an artist's pallate, a cross, the words try God, a cat, a piano, a musical note, a smiley face & a dolphin.) Anyway I asked him to give it back and he didn't then he asked if I had his ring. I said "I don't have your ring." He asked if he could wear it & I said only if he gave me back my charm bracelet. he did. He wore it the rest of the day.
Then today he wore it all day again. He even showed Mr. Smith that he was wearing my ring. He even told him it was mine & you could tell Mr. Smith knew I liked him and he liked me. Yes! Bye!
Oh yeah! There's this boy, Josh H, who likes me too! Now it seems as if every boy likes me & I am not saying this in a bragging way. It seems as if all of a sudden I turned into a beautiful princess! I love Bradley & I think he likes me!!!
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What's the deal with boys taking my jewelry and me thinking that's flirting? Or am I officially old and have forgotten that's how fifth graders flirt?
Friday, April 26, 2019
April 1, 2002
Dear Diary,
Today I woke up at Suzy's house. We had a lot of fun today. Right now I am watching "Stepmom" starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts. It is making me cry every 5 seconds.
Tomorrow I have to go to school. I am glad for 2 reasons.
1. Something to do
2. I get to see Bradley!
Not much else to say except: I love Bradley & I think he feels the same about me! Bye
Today I woke up at Suzy's house. We had a lot of fun today. Right now I am watching "Stepmom" starring Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts. It is making me cry every 5 seconds.
Tomorrow I have to go to school. I am glad for 2 reasons.
1. Something to do
2. I get to see Bradley!
Not much else to say except: I love Bradley & I think he feels the same about me! Bye
Thursday, April 25, 2019
March 31, 2002
Dear Diary,
Tonight I am spending the night at Suzy's house. I am spending the night because tomorrow, Easter Monday, we are off. Yea! No school! Yea! Time to spend with Suzy! Can't see Bradley. No! Not much else to tell. Can't wait 'til Tuesday! I get to see Bradley!
Suzy is laying here writing in her journal while telling me about her crushes on Trent V. and Ian S. Wow! What a name! Bye I love Bradley P.! I think he likes me too!
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As previously mentioned, I actually write the last names of people in my diary, but for privacy (I guess?) and respect to some of those people, I've omitted them here. However. Ian? Definitely had a mouthful of a last name, and even if I hadn't written it, I would still remember it.
Tonight I am spending the night at Suzy's house. I am spending the night because tomorrow, Easter Monday, we are off. Yea! No school! Yea! Time to spend with Suzy! Can't see Bradley. No! Not much else to tell. Can't wait 'til Tuesday! I get to see Bradley!
Suzy is laying here writing in her journal while telling me about her crushes on Trent V. and Ian S. Wow! What a name! Bye I love Bradley P.! I think he likes me too!
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As previously mentioned, I actually write the last names of people in my diary, but for privacy (I guess?) and respect to some of those people, I've omitted them here. However. Ian? Definitely had a mouthful of a last name, and even if I hadn't written it, I would still remember it.
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
March 30, 2002
752.80
Dear Diary,
Yesterday Carina came over to play and work on a Science project Ms. Noska gave us. We had a lot of fun.
Now going back to my last entry, I think he did forget about it because he kept flirting with me and sitting next to me at lunch. Yea! I can't wait until I know wether or not he likes me. Even if he tells me he doesn't, and that is the truth, at least I'll know he's not right for me. Well there isn't really anything else I can tell you! Bye! I love Bradley and I hope he loves me!
Dear Diary,
Yesterday Carina came over to play and work on a Science project Ms. Noska gave us. We had a lot of fun.
Now going back to my last entry, I think he did forget about it because he kept flirting with me and sitting next to me at lunch. Yea! I can't wait until I know wether or not he likes me. Even if he tells me he doesn't, and that is the truth, at least I'll know he's not right for me. Well there isn't really anything else I can tell you! Bye! I love Bradley and I hope he loves me!
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
March 27, 2002
Dear Diary,
Today I think I lost the person who has a rush on me. Yes, I'm talking about Bradley. Today in music we had a free period. He was making fun of my singing. I slapped him lightly on the back of the head! He slapped me back and so I slapped him again. I think it made him mad because he didn't act the same around me. I hope he'll forget about it. Because I didn't mean to make him angry at me.
Today I think I lost the person who has a rush on me. Yes, I'm talking about Bradley. Today in music we had a free period. He was making fun of my singing. I slapped him lightly on the back of the head! He slapped me back and so I slapped him again. I think it made him mad because he didn't act the same around me. I hope he'll forget about it. Because I didn't mean to make him angry at me.
Monday, April 22, 2019
March 22, 2002
Dear Diary,
Today, I caught Bradley staring at me. When I knew he was, I just ignored him. Then I looked straight at him and he didn't look away! He just kept looking at me and smiled. I smiled and got back to work.
Now when my friends come over on Sunday I put together a Truth or Dare. One of the dares was, "Call any boy (for me Bradley) and get him to answer two questions." I hope I draw it!!
Remember:
I love Bradley & I think he likes me!!!!!
Today, I caught Bradley staring at me. When I knew he was, I just ignored him. Then I looked straight at him and he didn't look away! He just kept looking at me and smiled. I smiled and got back to work.
Now when my friends come over on Sunday I put together a Truth or Dare. One of the dares was, "Call any boy (for me Bradley) and get him to answer two questions." I hope I draw it!!
Remember:
I love Bradley & I think he likes me!!!!!
Sunday, April 21, 2019
March 21, 2002
Dear Diary,
Bradly never asked to wear my ring. But this past Wednesday at music I was tossing it around and it rolled close to Bradley. I asked him to hand it to me but instead he picked it up, put it on and said, "Aw man, my ring!" I just said, "Whatever!"
Now I am almost positive he likes me. In my opinion he is totally flirting with me. For one, he's always staring at me in class. For two, in P.E. today, on his way up to turn in his sticks from jog day, he flipped my handkerchief/headband so the handkerchief was in my face. Also at P.E. he was behind me in line. He was standing there flipping my hair every way. And at lunch, he never sits next to a girl but he sat next to me. Carina and Cassidy agree that he is flirting with me. Carina knows my secret now. As of now it isn't really a secret because Carrie, Carina, Cassidy, Michelle, Tiera, Erica, Misty and La'Quon know. You probably think I'm weird because I told a boy my secret. La'Quon is a good friend of mine and I know I can trust him. It may sound as if we are more than friends. Even if, we aren't. He is just a boy I trust and that is a good friend. Actually at this point in time it seems as if I can trust him more than some of my friends. I know that will change soon! O well. I love Bradley.
This thing I have for Bradley did replace the crush I had on Jackson. Jackson doesn't know that but oh well. Jackson and I are still friends like always bye!
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It may come up in later entries, but La'Quon was my best guy friend for YEARS. We would talk on the phone for hours a day about the most random things - back in the day when that's how you would talk to your friends.
Bradly never asked to wear my ring. But this past Wednesday at music I was tossing it around and it rolled close to Bradley. I asked him to hand it to me but instead he picked it up, put it on and said, "Aw man, my ring!" I just said, "Whatever!"
Now I am almost positive he likes me. In my opinion he is totally flirting with me. For one, he's always staring at me in class. For two, in P.E. today, on his way up to turn in his sticks from jog day, he flipped my handkerchief/headband so the handkerchief was in my face. Also at P.E. he was behind me in line. He was standing there flipping my hair every way. And at lunch, he never sits next to a girl but he sat next to me. Carina and Cassidy agree that he is flirting with me. Carina knows my secret now. As of now it isn't really a secret because Carrie, Carina, Cassidy, Michelle, Tiera, Erica, Misty and La'Quon know. You probably think I'm weird because I told a boy my secret. La'Quon is a good friend of mine and I know I can trust him. It may sound as if we are more than friends. Even if, we aren't. He is just a boy I trust and that is a good friend. Actually at this point in time it seems as if I can trust him more than some of my friends. I know that will change soon! O well. I love Bradley.
This thing I have for Bradley did replace the crush I had on Jackson. Jackson doesn't know that but oh well. Jackson and I are still friends like always bye!
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It may come up in later entries, but La'Quon was my best guy friend for YEARS. We would talk on the phone for hours a day about the most random things - back in the day when that's how you would talk to your friends.
Saturday, April 20, 2019
March 6, 2002
Dear Diary,
I have some good news (I guess you'd call it that) to tell you. I have a new crush. His name is Bradley P. When he first came to Bonham, I thought he was a freak and that he was really dumb. It just goes to show you that you shouldn't judge people before you know them. Now there is only 1 person that knows. Cassidy. I think Bradley might know but I'm not sure. I haven't told Carina because Carrie is always where Carina is. I don't want Carrie to know because she has a crush on Bradley too. Then she would be mad at me. Silly I know but that's just how it is. In a way I think he likes me too. Because in music I was playing with my mood ring. He asked if he could see it so I handed it to him. He was putting it on all of his fingers until it fit. Then he asked if he could wear it. I told him no but he did anyways. He gave it back after music. In class, during science, Cassidy & I were sitting on the floor near the desks where Josh and Bradley were working. During the middle of Josh's sentences Bradly asked me if he could wear my ring. I told him he could. He seemed really happy. I wonder if he'll ask to wear it tomorrow!?!
[on four different styles of handwriting]
Bradley Bradley
Bradley
Bradley
I have some good news (I guess you'd call it that) to tell you. I have a new crush. His name is Bradley P. When he first came to Bonham, I thought he was a freak and that he was really dumb. It just goes to show you that you shouldn't judge people before you know them. Now there is only 1 person that knows. Cassidy. I think Bradley might know but I'm not sure. I haven't told Carina because Carrie is always where Carina is. I don't want Carrie to know because she has a crush on Bradley too. Then she would be mad at me. Silly I know but that's just how it is. In a way I think he likes me too. Because in music I was playing with my mood ring. He asked if he could see it so I handed it to him. He was putting it on all of his fingers until it fit. Then he asked if he could wear it. I told him no but he did anyways. He gave it back after music. In class, during science, Cassidy & I were sitting on the floor near the desks where Josh and Bradley were working. During the middle of Josh's sentences Bradly asked me if he could wear my ring. I told him he could. He seemed really happy. I wonder if he'll ask to wear it tomorrow!?!
[on four different styles of handwriting]
Bradley Bradley
Bradley
Bradley
Friday, April 19, 2019
February 21, 2002
Dear Diary,
Guess where I am? I'm at Camp Allen! I've been to my first class already! It is a blast!
Right now I'm laying on my bunk surrounded by Carina and Wacey! They are reading every word.
Bye for now!
Dear Diary,
it's the same day but it's night time. Today my first class was really fun. We got to dig in the pond! We had to identify the bugs that we dub out of the lake. My second class was birds and snakes. We got to look at the birds and got to touch the snakes. It was fun.
Guess where I am? I'm at Camp Allen! I've been to my first class already! It is a blast!
Right now I'm laying on my bunk surrounded by Carina and Wacey! They are reading every word.
Bye for now!
Dear Diary,
it's the same day but it's night time. Today my first class was really fun. We got to dig in the pond! We had to identify the bugs that we dub out of the lake. My second class was birds and snakes. We got to look at the birds and got to touch the snakes. It was fun.
Thursday, April 18, 2019
February 17, 2002
Dear Diary,
Today I went to see Crossroads with Suzy. It was a lot of fun! The only thing was the movie had Britney Spears in it. Of course she acted, sang, and dressed like a hoochy-mama!
I don't want to start explaining or it won't end!
Bye for Now!
P.S. I got to see Jackson today!
Today I went to see Crossroads with Suzy. It was a lot of fun! The only thing was the movie had Britney Spears in it. Of course she acted, sang, and dressed like a hoochy-mama!
I don't want to start explaining or it won't end!
Bye for Now!
P.S. I got to see Jackson today!
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
February 16, 2002
Dear Diary,
For the Valentines Dinner, at the Kurten Community Center, my dad made a bench with trelaces all around it. He thought it would sell for less than $500. He sold it for $775 instead!
Also @ the Dinner I got to help serve drinks. I got to go fill up cups for the people who were low on their drinks. I had a blast! But my feet didn't! They have blisters on them because of all the walking that I did tonight! I will sleep well tonight! Well I don't have anything else to tell you so I'll keep you updated. Plus all of the good things that happen. Til tomorrow night! Bye!!
P.S. For tips I had a pocket of money that had at least 25 $20 bills! My pocket was thick. I probably had at least $300 dollars! Bye!
Dear Diary,
Still same day same time. My hand hurt like my feet so I am going to make it short.
1 - Mr Smith is leaving
2 - He's moving to California
3 - It's @ the end of the school year!
4 - He wants to be an actor
5 - In Hollywood
6 - He's not ever coming back to Bryan!
I'll explain in detail later! ___________________________________________________________
I highly doubt I earned $300 in tips, but again - little Emily exaggerated sometimes. Or straight up lied.
For the Valentines Dinner, at the Kurten Community Center, my dad made a bench with trelaces all around it. He thought it would sell for less than $500. He sold it for $775 instead!
Also @ the Dinner I got to help serve drinks. I got to go fill up cups for the people who were low on their drinks. I had a blast! But my feet didn't! They have blisters on them because of all the walking that I did tonight! I will sleep well tonight! Well I don't have anything else to tell you so I'll keep you updated. Plus all of the good things that happen. Til tomorrow night! Bye!!
P.S. For tips I had a pocket of money that had at least 25 $20 bills! My pocket was thick. I probably had at least $300 dollars! Bye!
Dear Diary,
Still same day same time. My hand hurt like my feet so I am going to make it short.
1 - Mr Smith is leaving
2 - He's moving to California
3 - It's @ the end of the school year!
4 - He wants to be an actor
5 - In Hollywood
6 - He's not ever coming back to Bryan!
I'll explain in detail later! ___________________________________________________________
I highly doubt I earned $300 in tips, but again - little Emily exaggerated sometimes. Or straight up lied.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
January 4, 2002
Dear Diary,
It is now officially 2002. It is the 4th today. But just so I can tell you some stuff since my last entry (that I remember) we'll have to rewind. Well, I think I'll start with the 3rd. Diary, we are now in rewind mode. Well, on the 3rd. Wait let's go back to the 30th. Today (30th) my mom & I went to spend my gift certificates from Christmas. I have 25$ to hastings, 20$ to Claire's, 40$ to the mall and that's all. Oh, 15$ cash! On the next page is my list / graph of everything I bought! Warning: IT'S A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!
Claire's -
It is now officially 2002. It is the 4th today. But just so I can tell you some stuff since my last entry (that I remember) we'll have to rewind. Well, I think I'll start with the 3rd. Diary, we are now in rewind mode. Well, on the 3rd. Wait let's go back to the 30th. Today (30th) my mom & I went to spend my gift certificates from Christmas. I have 25$ to hastings, 20$ to Claire's, 40$ to the mall and that's all. Oh, 15$ cash! On the next page is my list / graph of everything I bought! Warning: IT'S A LOT!!!!!!!!!!!
Claire's -
- Blue sunglasses
- Purple nail polish
- 2 keychains - What attitude? and - You're a loser, I'm a goddess, any questions?
Mall -
- Toby Keith CD w/ I wanna talk about me
- Billy Gilman's Dare to dream
Cash -
In my pocket I mean wallet.
Now let's fast forward to the 3rd. Well, I am at Suzy's house. Today (3rd) Katelin M. (Suzy's best friend) is over as well. Below is our schedule.
- Eat @ Fazoli's
- Go Bowling
- Come to Suzy's house
- Play football
- Play kickbal
- go inside
- Watch TV
- Eat Ice Cream
- Bye Katelin
- Mario Kart
O.K. It is the 4th. Suzy has to go spend her gift certificates to the mall. Bye!
P.S. I learned how to play Spades. I would tell you the rules now but it is dinner time. I love ya. (& Jackson)
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See? Told ya I'd forget about Andrew pretty soon. Also, since when does going inside count as an activity?
Monday, April 15, 2019
July 8, 2002
Dear Diary,
Today was day 2 @ VBS. There is this boy Ethan. He was @ church on Sunday. I saw him looking @ me. I thought he was cute & he looked about my age. Yesterday mom tried to "hook me up w/ him." He is going into 7th grade @ Rayburn! He said not to take art. I am. He said all the kids who don't want to be a part of anything take art. And by the end of the year there Rn't any supplies. Mom kept trying to convince me to say that he's cute. I don't want to tell her. So now I have 2 different crushes. 1. Ethan _____. I don't know his last name. 2. Henre H.
Bye!
I love Ethan & HH Bye!
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Another point for the fickle love life of young Emily.
Today was day 2 @ VBS. There is this boy Ethan. He was @ church on Sunday. I saw him looking @ me. I thought he was cute & he looked about my age. Yesterday mom tried to "hook me up w/ him." He is going into 7th grade @ Rayburn! He said not to take art. I am. He said all the kids who don't want to be a part of anything take art. And by the end of the year there Rn't any supplies. Mom kept trying to convince me to say that he's cute. I don't want to tell her. So now I have 2 different crushes. 1. Ethan _____. I don't know his last name. 2. Henre H.
Bye!
I love Ethan & HH Bye!
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Another point for the fickle love life of young Emily.
December 23, 2001
Dear Diary,
I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. But today I'll make up for it. Let's see....what should I start with? Well...first things first. Now I have a new crush. But it didnt take Jackson out of my heart. My new crush is on Andrew A. I had a crush on him in first grade but in second grade I stopped liking him and starting liking Blake. Then in third grade I started liking Jackson and stoppled likeing Blake. But I am and have been good friends with Blake and Andrew. Andrew and I are pretty close. I mean as friends. Not as boyfriend and girlfriend. Sorry about my hand-writing being so sloppy. It's just that I'm going to Orange to see Grammy & Pop. I can't wait. Just now I was talking to my parents about Santa and whether or not he is real or not. I'll have to get back to you on that later on the trip. Bye. I g2g. Well, all I am going to say about the Santa issue is this: I believe in him. What do you think diary? Bye.
P.S. I missJackson. Why'd I write that I mean Andrew.
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The feeeeels. First of all, I find it so endearing and adorable that at 11 years old I still believed in Santa. It could be cringy because maybe I should have known better, but no. It's sweet and innocent, and it makes my heart melt. Secondly, the end?? Oh. My. Spoiler: I was not over Jackson. At all. I was just fickle and in love with whatever boy talked to me the most that day. ...I really need Blogger to have an IDK emoji.
I'm sorry I haven't written in a while. But today I'll make up for it. Let's see....what should I start with? Well...first things first. Now I have a new crush. But it didnt take Jackson out of my heart. My new crush is on Andrew A. I had a crush on him in first grade but in second grade I stopped liking him and starting liking Blake. Then in third grade I started liking Jackson and stoppled likeing Blake. But I am and have been good friends with Blake and Andrew. Andrew and I are pretty close. I mean as friends. Not as boyfriend and girlfriend. Sorry about my hand-writing being so sloppy. It's just that I'm going to Orange to see Grammy & Pop. I can't wait. Just now I was talking to my parents about Santa and whether or not he is real or not. I'll have to get back to you on that later on the trip. Bye. I g2g. Well, all I am going to say about the Santa issue is this: I believe in him. What do you think diary? Bye.
P.S. I miss
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The feeeeels. First of all, I find it so endearing and adorable that at 11 years old I still believed in Santa. It could be cringy because maybe I should have known better, but no. It's sweet and innocent, and it makes my heart melt. Secondly, the end?? Oh. My. Spoiler: I was not over Jackson. At all. I was just fickle and in love with whatever boy talked to me the most that day. ...I really need Blogger to have an IDK emoji.
Sunday, April 14, 2019
November 2001
Dear Diary,
Today was well... o.k. Today was the day that I found out what office I got in Student Council. I'll tell you this. Jackson C. = President (yea) (whaa)
Vice President = Cash C.
Secretary = Emily Kate Record
Tresu Treaserer = II think thats how you spell it) Carina M.
Host or Hostess = Cassidy G. & Kevin K. (Britney H.)
Chaplain = Kathy D.
Historian/Photographer - Michelle P. / Britney H.
I didn't get what I wanted, but at least I got something. Ms. Hensel said, "This years Student Council can't run with these 2 in charge." Also, my friends Misty A., Ashley P., and Becca C were in a bad mood because everybody that was their friend got something except them. In my opinion they are sore losers. Unlike Brittanie K. who didn't get anything but was happy for everyone else. Also, Ashley P. was all mad that her name was not on the ballot for treasurer. She went up to Ms. Riggle to tell her and Ms. Riggle told her that there was nothing she could do about it. Ashley P. in the butt said that Ms. Riggle was mean! Ya! Right! Not!
Yesterday, westard started P.A.C.E or G.T.. Misty was new and she said, "My brother was in P.A.C.E and he hated the heck out of it and I am not supposed to be in because my mom didn't want to put me through it." She said it like P.A.C.E. is some horrible torture. Now, P.A.C.E. Is 3 hrs. long. Last year it was only 1 and a half. Ms. Riggle is the only one who wanted to teach P.A.C.E. this year so she is will be teaching us every Thursday for 3 hours for the rest of the year. That's a wrap, folks!
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Once again, I retroactively apologize to all these people I'm dragging! I still keep up with Misty, and my memory is of her being one of my best friends. Hopefully I was only mean in my diary and not to her face. Also, that "in the butt" joke only works if you know that person's last name - I'm sure you can figure it out, but I thought it was clever. Truthfully, I laughed when I read it, although I once again have only positive memories of that friend.
Today was well... o.k. Today was the day that I found out what office I got in Student Council. I'll tell you this. Jackson C. = President (yea) (whaa)
Vice President = Cash C.
Secretary = Emily Kate Record
Host or Hostess = Cassidy G. & Kevin K. (
Chaplain = Kathy D.
Historian/Photographer - Michelle P. / Britney H.
I didn't get what I wanted, but at least I got something. Ms. Hensel said, "This years Student Council can't run with these 2 in charge." Also, my friends Misty A., Ashley P., and Becca C were in a bad mood because everybody that was their friend got something except them. In my opinion they are sore losers. Unlike Brittanie K. who didn't get anything but was happy for everyone else. Also, Ashley P. was all mad that her name was not on the ballot for treasurer. She went up to Ms. Riggle to tell her and Ms. Riggle told her that there was nothing she could do about it. Ashley P. in the butt said that Ms. Riggle was mean! Ya! Right! Not!
Yesterday, we
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Once again, I retroactively apologize to all these people I'm dragging! I still keep up with Misty, and my memory is of her being one of my best friends. Hopefully I was only mean in my diary and not to her face. Also, that "in the butt" joke only works if you know that person's last name - I'm sure you can figure it out, but I thought it was clever. Truthfully, I laughed when I read it, although I once again have only positive memories of that friend.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
October 16, 2001
Dear Diary,
I don't believe I've told you this, but I made student council. I made bookmarks to campaign my being president and they are so funny! They say "Vote for Em! Not for them!" "Emily record for president!" And the other ones say, well they don't say anything because you have to read them! Well the other ones have an acronym written on them. The acronym is my name. E = Excellent M = marvelous I = intelligent L = likeable Y = yours for president. I also wrote a speech. I don't remember what it says though. tomorrow I have to read it to the entire fifth grade.
Dear Diary,
Today I was sitting int he hall helping Mariah with multiplication problems. Arthur was staring at me so I said "Boo." He said, "What." And this kept going back in forth for 5 min. So I just ignored him and he goes, "What, you scared little b____!" That made me so mad. Then I say, "Whatever!" Then he said, "Go to h___!" My teacher didn't have time for me to tell her so nobody found out.
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I remember the cursing kid, and while I know I had a flair for the dramatic and apparently stretching the truth sometimes, I would bet this was completely accurate.
I don't believe I've told you this, but I made student council. I made bookmarks to campaign my being president and they are so funny! They say "Vote for Em! Not for them!" "Emily record for president!" And the other ones say, well they don't say anything because you have to read them! Well the other ones have an acronym written on them. The acronym is my name. E = Excellent M = marvelous I = intelligent L = likeable Y = yours for president. I also wrote a speech. I don't remember what it says though. tomorrow I have to read it to the entire fifth grade.
Dear Diary,
Today I was sitting int he hall helping Mariah with multiplication problems. Arthur was staring at me so I said "Boo." He said, "What." And this kept going back in forth for 5 min. So I just ignored him and he goes, "What, you scared little b____!" That made me so mad. Then I say, "Whatever!" Then he said, "Go to h___!" My teacher didn't have time for me to tell her so nobody found out.
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I remember the cursing kid, and while I know I had a flair for the dramatic and apparently stretching the truth sometimes, I would bet this was completely accurate.
Friday, April 12, 2019
October 7, 2001
Dear Diary,
It is now about 8:30 am. Last night I had the weirdest dreams! What made them even freakier was that they were all in a sequence.
The first one that I remember started off that I and about ten other kids were in this circle. Therewas were bars all around us. If we jumped out, these little alein things would attack you. There was this person up in this window type thing who had a key. If you jumped out and entered it in the keyhole, then all the aleins would disappear and all the kids would be free. Then everyone would drop down and be at another level. This is the only one I remember clearly but there were about three more. Oh, ps. Jackson was in all of them!
Dear Diary,
It's me again. It's still about 8:45. On Thursday our music teacher, Mr. Flash (who is so cool) came and told me that I was the old three hundred in our play. The play that we were going to do was called "The Ghost of Bonham Elementary." This play I loved for two reasons. One because it was cool and two Jackson C. wrote it!! As you know, diary, That I have this major crush on him because he is so cute! Anyway, That was the play we were going to do but we thought it would scare the little kids. So now we are going to do a play on the history of Texas and I am part of the Old Three Hundred. You will never believe my luck! If you, diary, thougt that it was good you are so totally wrong. It's not exactly good or bad. Well if I told you that I am Tim C.'s wife what would you say. Well believe it or not, I am. Well that's about it for today. Or as they say, "That's a wrap, folks!
Dear Diary,
Its still the same day same time. I don't know if you've noticed but I have said something about Jackson in all but ONE of my entrys you would be to if you knew how cute h is! That's a wrap, folks! (Ha Ha!) _______________________________________________________________
I wish I still wrote my dreams down as often as I did as a kid. I know I still have vivid dreams, but sitting here now, I can't remember the last dream I had, especially not in any kind of detail. Maybe I'll start a dream journal...
It is now about 8:30 am. Last night I had the weirdest dreams! What made them even freakier was that they were all in a sequence.
The first one that I remember started off that I and about ten other kids were in this circle. There
Dear Diary,
It's me again. It's still about 8:45. On Thursday our music teacher, Mr. Flash (who is so cool) came and told me that I was the old three hundred in our play. The play that we were going to do was called "The Ghost of Bonham Elementary." This play I loved for two reasons. One because it was cool and two Jackson C. wrote it!! As you know, diary, That I have this major crush on him because he is so cute! Anyway, That was the play we were going to do but we thought it would scare the little kids. So now we are going to do a play on the history of Texas and I am part of the Old Three Hundred. You will never believe my luck! If you, diary, thougt that it was good you are so totally wrong. It's not exactly good or bad. Well if I told you that I am Tim C.'s wife what would you say. Well believe it or not, I am. Well that's about it for today. Or as they say, "That's a wrap, folks!
Dear Diary,
Its still the same day same time. I don't know if you've noticed but I have said something about Jackson in all but ONE of my entrys you would be to if you knew how cute h is! That's a wrap, folks! (Ha Ha!) _______________________________________________________________
I wish I still wrote my dreams down as often as I did as a kid. I know I still have vivid dreams, but sitting here now, I can't remember the last dream I had, especially not in any kind of detail. Maybe I'll start a dream journal...
Thursday, April 11, 2019
September 28, 2001
Dear Diary,
Today Mr. Smith announced that I made student council!! Luckily Jackson made it too! But my guy friend not my boyfriend Andrew tried out & didn't make it!! :-( All day today he walked with his head hung down and I felt so sorry for him. Carrie and I are friends again. She tried out to but didn't make it either. Tonight my friend Ashley P. is spending the night. Fun!
Today Mr. Smith announced that I made student council!! Luckily Jackson made it too! But my guy friend not my boyfriend Andrew tried out & didn't make it!! :-( All day today he walked with his head hung down and I felt so sorry for him. Carrie and I are friends again. She tried out to but didn't make it either. Tonight my friend Ashley P. is spending the night. Fun!
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
September 18, 2001
Dear Diary,
About a week ago I told my friend Wacey & my friend Carrie that I liked Jackson C. Wacey is Jackson's cousin. Well today when Jackson walked down the isle in the cafeteria Wacey & Carrie pulled Jackson over and yelled, "Emily likes you, Jackson! She really likes you," and I thought I could actually trust them! Now I don't think I can ever trust them again.
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I know my flair for the dramatic is surprising to all one of you reading this. Also, I apparently can't make up my mind between he knows and likes me back or he has no idea and I'm nervous to tell him/some stupid kid tells him for me. I use stupid very loosely because I know that at least one of these girls remained my friend through high school...just sayin'. Not calling anyone stupid. Yet.
About a week ago I told my friend Wacey & my friend Carrie that I liked Jackson C. Wacey is Jackson's cousin. Well today when Jackson walked down the isle in the cafeteria Wacey & Carrie pulled Jackson over and yelled, "Emily likes you, Jackson! She really likes you," and I thought I could actually trust them! Now I don't think I can ever trust them again.
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I know my flair for the dramatic is surprising to all one of you reading this. Also, I apparently can't make up my mind between he knows and likes me back or he has no idea and I'm nervous to tell him/some stupid kid tells him for me. I use stupid very loosely because I know that at least one of these girls remained my friend through high school...just sayin'. Not calling anyone stupid. Yet.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
June 28, 2001
Dear Diary,
This week, well, since Monday, Grammy, Pop my mom and I have been in Ft. Worth. Some of the things we did were:
1. We went to the Botanical Gardens. I was bored but everybody else loved it!
2. We went to the Ft. Worth Zoo. We saw really cool animals. Pop said that there was a monkey there that was named Emily. And that it liked to talk alot! (Yea whatever)! That's where I got you, diary.
This week, well, since Monday, Grammy, Pop my mom and I have been in Ft. Worth. Some of the things we did were:
1. We went to the Botanical Gardens. I was bored but everybody else loved it!
2. We went to the Ft. Worth Zoo. We saw really cool animals. Pop said that there was a monkey there that was named Emily. And that it liked to talk alot! (Yea whatever)! That's where I got you, diary.
Monday, April 8, 2019
June 16, 2001
Things are strange aren't they? Like in the 1st entry about Jackson, I like him alot! [actually underlined about 30 times] But I treat him like trash??? The weird thing is is that he has always acted like he hates me, but at the end of the school year he said that he liked me. I think that is just how this world is. I mean just kids my age. I would ask my mom about it but if she found out that I liked someone or in my language had a boyfriend it would not be a helpful hint but more of an off with my head sort of helpful hint. And all my dad would do is mmm all the time and then at the last minute have a heart attack. The only people that I can talk to is well, Suzy and...ah nobody. Well there is me and me and Dakota and me.
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So. Many. Thoughts! Firstly, apparently 10 year old me thought that liking someone was equivalent to having a boyfriend. Is that a thing that kids still think or was I just a special breed of boy crazy? Secondly, if I actually had a boyfriend at 10, I don't think either of my parents would have reacted in any kind of serious way. Especially for this particular boy - he was a good kid and my parents were friends with his parents. Thirdly, and arguably what should have come first, this boy was one of the major players in my crush lineup. I am almost positive I lied when I said he told me he liked me. *insert IDK emoji* Also, for those of you who aren't my family, Dakota was our dog. Not an actual human who I could entrust my secrets to.
Sunday, April 7, 2019
June 9, 2001
[first diary] Dear Diary,
Today we had KFC'S. No, it's not Kentucky Fried Chicken. It's Kid's For Christ. It's a group of kids grades 2-5. We had come to our church and we were playing a game called "Sardines." I was running down the hall and all of a sudden Jackson came out of the room and he bumped into me. When he did his face hit mine and it was like, well, he kissed me! WOWSERS! I thought you should know this! TTYL Bye!
[second diary] There's this boy named Jackson C. and he is sooooooo CUTE! He is like the love of mylike life. But the really weird thing is is that I love him but I act like I hate him. I mean I try to think of things that would make him mad. Can you say "CRAZY"?
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I mean, need I say more?
Today we had KFC'S. No, it's not Kentucky Fried Chicken. It's Kid's For Christ. It's a group of kids grades 2-5. We had come to our church and we were playing a game called "Sardines." I was running down the hall and all of a sudden Jackson came out of the room and he bumped into me. When he did his face hit mine and it was like, well, he kissed me! WOWSERS! I thought you should know this! TTYL Bye!
[second diary] There's this boy named Jackson C. and he is sooooooo CUTE! He is like the love of my
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I mean, need I say more?
Saturday, April 6, 2019
April 28, 2001
[first diary] Hey Diary! It's me! Boy have I got stuff to tell year. [much larger font] JACKSON ADMITTED THAT HE LIKES ME LIKES ME!
[second diary] I've been thinking of marrying a certain person named Andrew. He was in my first grade class. I think he is very, very, charming, handsome, and sweet. I hope that he is in my class next year and as far as school will go. Because I love Andrew very much. Even though he might not be in my class I'll love him. I love him dearly. I love him so much. I hope that he knows that I love him with all my heart. He is a wonderful boy. I hope that he knows that during recess, lunch, and class I admire him. That I probably never ever will stop loving him. Andrew, Andrew, all I ever think about is Andrew!
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As I was going through my diaries, this date (and the next one) had entries in two different diaries. Weird. Apparently, I was conflicted in my love interests, too.
Andrew was one of my best friends all the way throughout high school and into college, when we drifted apart as people do when they grow up. He has read this himself, and it was something we joked about a lot in our teenage years. Also, I really thought I wrote this in first grade, but apparently, I was ten at the time.
[second diary] I've been thinking of marrying a certain person named Andrew. He was in my first grade class. I think he is very, very, charming, handsome, and sweet. I hope that he is in my class next year and as far as school will go. Because I love Andrew very much. Even though he might not be in my class I'll love him. I love him dearly. I love him so much. I hope that he knows that I love him with all my heart. He is a wonderful boy. I hope that he knows that during recess, lunch, and class I admire him. That I probably never ever will stop loving him. Andrew, Andrew, all I ever think about is Andrew!
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As I was going through my diaries, this date (and the next one) had entries in two different diaries. Weird. Apparently, I was conflicted in my love interests, too.
Andrew was one of my best friends all the way throughout high school and into college, when we drifted apart as people do when they grow up. He has read this himself, and it was something we joked about a lot in our teenage years. Also, I really thought I wrote this in first grade, but apparently, I was ten at the time.
Friday, April 5, 2019
December 28, 2000
Well I guess I don't hate you for letting me forget to write. Today I was just thinking that I...........Never mind. I forgot. Bye Now
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Wow. What prolific writing.
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Wow. What prolific writing.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
November 11, 2000
[notable change to cursive handwriting]
[in purple] Well diary I have actually got a chance to write. I guess I have just been really busy. You better be ready because I have alot of things to tell you. This summer my mom, my dad and I went to Disney world! Do you believe that? Well even if you don't it's true. You may not exactly understand me because I'm not really good at explaining stuff. Because of this I will just keep it simple.
First, we went to a park called Magic Kingdom. We went on all sorts of rides. I'm not going to tell you all of them. I'm just going to tell you the first few. We went to the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, Pirats of the Carribean, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, and The Jungle Cruise. Also We went to Epcot. That is another park. We did not do anything there because we thought it was really boring. And to tell you the truth it was.
The next day we went back to Magic Kingdom. That day we went on Buz Lightyears Space Attack. It was really cool. Well that's enough to keep you busy. Now about school.
[in green] I did not really want a specific teacher but when I knew who I got and who all my friends got I was mad. But you know what diary now I am happy about who my teacher is. Da! It would probably be helpful if you knew who my teacher was huh? My teacher is Mrs. James.
[in red] I guess you can see that I did not have much to say about that topic. What I'm going to tell you now is about a dream. It was pouring raining. All of my friends were over and every time I went near them they would fly away. As I was walking I spotted Jackson. I ran over to him. When I got over there I accidentally pushed him down. As I was telling him i was sorry I french kissed him. (He is the love of my life). Well this should keep you occupied for quite awhile. Well at least until I write tomorow. I know "tommorrow" is spelled wrong but I am writing pen so I just kept it that way. If you don't like change it. That would be perfectly fine with me. Alright? Cool.
Now don't you dare let me forget to write soon or something really bad will happen to you! Get it? Got it? Good!
[in purple] Well diary I have actually got a chance to write. I guess I have just been really busy. You better be ready because I have alot of things to tell you. This summer my mom, my dad and I went to Disney world! Do you believe that? Well even if you don't it's true. You may not exactly understand me because I'm not really good at explaining stuff. Because of this I will just keep it simple.
First, we went to a park called Magic Kingdom. We went on all sorts of rides. I'm not going to tell you all of them. I'm just going to tell you the first few. We went to the Swiss Family Robinson treehouse, Pirats of the Carribean, Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, and The Jungle Cruise. Also We went to Epcot. That is another park. We did not do anything there because we thought it was really boring. And to tell you the truth it was.
The next day we went back to Magic Kingdom. That day we went on Buz Lightyears Space Attack. It was really cool. Well that's enough to keep you busy. Now about school.
[in green] I did not really want a specific teacher but when I knew who I got and who all my friends got I was mad. But you know what diary now I am happy about who my teacher is. Da! It would probably be helpful if you knew who my teacher was huh? My teacher is Mrs. James.
[in red] I guess you can see that I did not have much to say about that topic. What I'm going to tell you now is about a dream. It was pouring raining. All of my friends were over and every time I went near them they would fly away. As I was walking I spotted Jackson. I ran over to him. When I got over there I accidentally pushed him down. As I was telling him i was sorry I french kissed him. (He is the love of my life). Well this should keep you occupied for quite awhile. Well at least until I write tomorow. I know "tommorrow" is spelled wrong but I am writing pen so I just kept it that way. If you don't like change it. That would be perfectly fine with me. Alright? Cool.
Now don't you dare let me forget to write soon or something really bad will happen to you! Get it? Got it? Good!
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
March 26, 2000
Dear Diary,
Friday at recess Jackson said that Michelle could go ahed and kiss Cash the french way! He said that they could go ahead and have their reception! Bye
Friday at recess Jackson said that Michelle could go ahed and kiss Cash the french way! He said that they could go ahead and have their reception! Bye
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
March 23, 2000
Dear Diary,
Today I told some people about this dream I had last night. I french kissed Jackson. Nathan heard and told Jackson. Then Brian told Jackson I liked him. This is what the dream was about. All my friends and I owned this club house and we had broken up. We were having a battle to see who would get the clubhouse. Nobody except Erica wereagainst with me. So, we had all this money we had earned. Erica was in the room w/ all the money. The door was locked. So I had to fight everyone by myself. All these girls were picking up Jackson and trying to use his head to break in. I got down on my knees and asked him not to stay on they're team. He said ok. I asked him to be on my team and he said yes. I hugged him and french kissed him and that's what Nathan G. told about!
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I had totally forgotten about this dream, but weirdly enough, reading it has brought it all flooding back. For some reason, the visual of this dream stuck with me for a long time as a kid. Probably because it involved me "french kissing" a boy - honestly, did I even know what that was at 9 years old? Probably not. Then again, I know I watched a lot of those Mary Kate and Ashley movies, and they kissed SO many boys in those movies.
Today I told some people about this dream I had last night. I french kissed Jackson. Nathan heard and told Jackson. Then Brian told Jackson I liked him. This is what the dream was about. All my friends and I owned this club house and we had broken up. We were having a battle to see who would get the clubhouse. Nobody except Erica were
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I had totally forgotten about this dream, but weirdly enough, reading it has brought it all flooding back. For some reason, the visual of this dream stuck with me for a long time as a kid. Probably because it involved me "french kissing" a boy - honestly, did I even know what that was at 9 years old? Probably not. Then again, I know I watched a lot of those Mary Kate and Ashley movies, and they kissed SO many boys in those movies.
Monday, April 1, 2019
March 19, 2000
Dear Diary,
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So the reason this one looks like this is because this is basically what I see in my diary. I clearly wrote an entry, at some point, wrote over a portion of it "BIG LIE!" and then eventually scratched over the entire thing to the point where I can't read anything but the last sentence because I didn't scratch that part out. Apparently, later me went back through my old diaries and did some editing/correcting of my younger, liar-ier self. I guess that's a good sign, right?
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So the reason this one looks like this is because this is basically what I see in my diary. I clearly wrote an entry, at some point, wrote over a portion of it "BIG LIE!" and then eventually scratched over the entire thing to the point where I can't read anything but the last sentence because I didn't scratch that part out. Apparently, later me went back through my old diaries and did some editing/correcting of my younger, liar-ier self. I guess that's a good sign, right?
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