Tag Archives: 1990
Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Going Out
1-12-91 Well, I’m going with James. He asked me during the Dec. dance on 12-7-90 while the song, “Love Takes Time” was playing. At first I was having regrets and didn’t like it at all. Now I love every second … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Slow Dance
Please Note: For full affect, scroll to the bottom of the entry, press play, and listen to the YouTube video of the song, “One More Try” by Timmy T while reading this journal entry. 11-7-90 A lot has happened since … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Clown Sweatshirt
10-14-90 Cloverleaf killed us in two games. It was quite depressing. Now, if we win our last two games, we’ll finish even – Blech!! We’d better win tomorrow. I’m sick of this losing streak. I’ve just about forgotten what it’s … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Report Cards
Written in the margin of the notebook: Sept. 17, 1990 – The day I got my braces off! 10-9-90 Tue! Well, we got our report cards back today. I made honor roll by the skin of my unbraced teeth. Mr. … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – The End of Volleyball Season
10-8-90 Well, today was our last home volleyball game. We were killed. I had a lousy game. I don’t even want to talk about it. Guess what?!? I’m almost positive I’m going to make honor roll! Yes! I almost had … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th Grade – Kamikaze
Sun. 10-7-90 I can hardly wait for tomorrow’s game. I want to play the best I’ve ever played in my life tomorrow. They don’t call me “kamikaze” for nothing, you know. Want to hear how I got that nickname? Sure! … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th grade – Appreciate Happiness
Wed! 9-12-90 Well, I had another volleyball game today. We beat Albion(?) 2 out of 3 games. The bleachers were almost all filled up. It was great having the school cheer us on. In fact, it probably helped us out … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – I ♥ Eighth Grade
Tue! 9/11/90 I really love eighth grade! I like it much more than I did seventh. The funny thing is, I thought I’d never survive 8th. I’m in choir and orchestra, so I have no study halls and I’m in … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th grade – Bringing People Together
9/10/90 Well, my first volleyball game was today. It was fantastic! I loved the way the whole team came together. For that hour and a half, we were all sisters. It didn’t matter how cool you were or how much … Continue reading
Chapter 2 – 8th grade – To Autumn
Sun. 9/9/90 I read outside today in the weak, late summer sun beams. The trees in our back yard are showing faint traces of changing colors. I know though, that it will be awhile before they totally change colors, so … Continue reading
