I am back, or at least younger me is back. I have found reading and commenting on these old diary entries to be helpful. I remember things of my past, can laugh (and cry) at myself.
Also, what is the difference between a journal and diary? I know some differences, it seems like journal is used more now. Or is it that at my age it would be weird to write “Dear diary…”.
March 1
8th grade: [brother] came home for a break
My older brother came home for spring break. I guess that was the excitement of the time. Or I was trying to journal more and said “Starting March 1, I will write in my diary “
March 5
5th grade: John Belishi died. Our budriver was acting strange. In drama I think I have Schroeder. A
Excuse the spelling mistakes. About a month before John Belushi died I saw Jim Belushi in a play, I think that is why his death was significant to my little brain. I do remember playing the record of SNL (look it up, kids) and laughing at John. He was a talent like no other.
Our bus driver was strange and more to come on that.
I did get the role of Schroeder in “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”. I went to an art’s alternative school for a few years. It was an incredible experience and I got to be in a few shows. I still remember a few lines that I had.
I’m glad that it was an A day.
Apparently 8th grade me fell off the wagon after one day.
March 6
5: I am starting to cough again I cleaned my room a little. B
I am guessing that my room needed more than a little cleaning. Yes, I had this cough/cold thing for months until it was finally discovered that I had an allergy.
March 7
5: Dad got an excellent stereo. Today mom lost her watch and it made her sad. I found it and it made her happy. I was happy to. A
Oh, I remember us all looking for her watch. I think that it was a gift from my dad, probably not worth much but she cherished it,I found it in or near the washing machine. She was so happy. I them asked if I could have it in her will! Whatever. It was nice to feel like I did something good for the family.
My dad was really into electronics and we had some sweet things. A big screen tv and a corded vcr. I’m the opposite, I’d still have a dumb tv if I could.
March 8
5: my throat is killing me. I lost second act script for dram. [teacher] hates me because he hates [sister]. B+
Marsha, Marsha, Marsha. I was in my sister’s shadow, both good in bad. One of the reasons I left the school was that I had a hard time keeping up the schedule of an early bus ride, lots of homework and having to work on scripts. I was also young for my grade and somewhat immature. In retrospect, it was a lot for a little kid. But I am glad for the experience
March 9
Today I didn’t go to school cause I can hardly talk. B
B for not being able to talk, not bad. This also added to the stress of my life. I could never figure out what was wrong and my parents we’re getting aggravated by my constant sickness. As an adult I went through a similar thing and found out after many doctors that I had allergies. Speak up, people and don’t let medical professionals brush you aside.
Bravo to little me for writing everyday despite the little woes of my life. At that age, they were big woes.
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