Sunday, December 2, 1984 (age 13)

Today was so dead. Because I’m grounded, I can’t go anywhere! (Well, you know what I mean). I did go to this little Christmas shop and that store was so damned EXPENSIVE! Becky wanted this little reindeer thing that moved when you pushed the bottom. It was $4.00! I almost threw up. One card was 85 cents! Daaaamn. Then we went to this clothes shop. I am in desperate need of a new pair of jeans and I saw the perfect pair there - but none were my size! I hate when that happens, DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!

Saturday, December 1, 1984 (age 13)


I’m reading this book called Mommie Dearest. I saw the movie, but I always prefer the book over the movie, because the movie always leaves out important facts and let’s not get into this for fear I shall turn into a gay…
WELL! Today Becky went and called Mom about 3 times today all because I got her upset. The first time was because I was doing something (well, *I* don’t know), the 2nd time was because I teased the cat and the 3rd time was because Nadine was here and that she was bothering HER!

From Wikipedia: Mommie Dearest is a memoir and exposé written by Christina Crawford, the adopted daughter of actress Joan Crawford. The book, which depicts Christina's childhood and her relationship with her mother, was published in 1978

Friday, November 30, 1984 (age 13)



Well Tyler’s back in school today. (Yah!) And I got my hair cut. It’s too short! I wanted it the same way it was before but she cut it much too short! It looks like I have some kind of goddamned butch! I’m kind of glad tomorrow is Saturday though because I really don’t like it all that much.
Mom saw the pierced ear and when I explained it to her she said “Well Daphne I hope you realize that was very unsafe and that if it gets infected, well…” It’s like oh my god!

Thursday, November 29, 1984 (age 13)



Oh man this was a mixed up day. It was great and terrible all at the same time. Let me start with Great - I am becoming more good friends with Callie, Wendy H, Kendra Y, etc. and SIKE! I pierced my left ear all by myself. Now the thing is - will I show Mom or not? 
And now for the terrible. Tyler went home sick today. He was absent yesterday and today he went home during 4th period. I feel so sorry for him!!! I wonder what he has. Well, whatever, it’s making me sick!

Wednesday, November 28, 1984 (age 13)


TODAY SUCKED like SHIT. Oh man, besides the fact that it’s Wednesday, Tyler wasn’t here! Now you know that ruined it. I saw his mother though, in math. She came to pick up his homework. I felt like saying “Hello, Mrs. Sherman” but I didn’t because she didn’t know me, etc, etc. Well right now I’m dying because I feel so tired. So I’ll leave you in my agony and go. See because when days are boring to shit I usually stop short so that’s what I’ll do - bye!

Tuesday, November 27, 1984 (age 13)


Well let’s see - nothing much here but I’ll try. Tyler’s got this thing here about math homework. It’s getting a little out of hand. Tomorrow when he asks for it, I’ll protest and say “I didn’t do it either, I’m going to do it at lunch”. Oh wait tomorrow is Wednesday, we have math before lunch. Oh well, I’ll say it on Thursday then.
In catechism, Nick and Tyler were playing around saying that Cameron went up Kelsey’s shirt, etc. and that made her upset. Of course I was there and I did what I usually do, but TYLER SAW IT THIS TIME.

Monday, November 26, 1984 (age 13)


Science is my favorite subject and I HATE it!
In Science today, Tyler did another scribble story except this one was much worse! (I won’t even get into it). Also he shot another piece of that coal at me and we got into this little fight. He kept shooting that rock at me, and every time I would throw it back. He kept saying that he was going to marry me - and that scribble story - UGH! (I won’t even get into IT)

Sunday, November 25, 1984 (age 13)



Today was a very interesting day. First, mom told me to collect some pine cones, so I took Kelsey and Becky. Me and Kelsey kept saying “Becky if you collect these pine cones there will be some popcorn waiting for you when you get home” and you should have seen her go! Mom also banned Neil from our yard, because he “beats up” on Becky. Big deal! She also grounded me because of something she said and I didn't hear. Wonderful day, huh?

Saturday, November 24, 1984 (age 13)


Today Daisy, Lacey, Nadine, Neil, Nick and I all went to the mall to shop for Christmas presents. I got Becky this “Human Bean” which looks just like her! I got Dahlia a pair of earrings and Sabrina two posters. I got Nadine two of these books. I got me a pair of pink fluorescent socks (matches perfectly with the sweatshirt and earrings that I have). Daisy also wanted me to sleep over but I made a flimsy excuse about how I loved my town better than hers. Fwesh, huh?

This is a "Human Bean".  They were little sculptures that came in a variety of themes. This wasn't the one I got for my sister, but it was the best Google image search could come up with. GOD I forgot how ugly they were!  

Friday, November 23, 1984 (age 13)


Daisy came over to sleep to-day and I traded for a pair of FWESH fluorescent pink lighting bolt earrings. I traded her that pair of earrings that had a white circle and two black squares.
Yeah, yeah, we had another game of football, and then we stayed up until 12:30 at night. Oh yes I know this doesn’t make any sense, but this day didn’t really either.

Thursday, November 22, 1984 (age 13)


Well today is Turkey Day! You absolutely KNOW almost everyone has gained at least 9-10 pounds more because of the hearty feast. Daisy Thomas came over (with her family of course) and Aunt Bea. After our feast, me, Daisy, Lacey, Nick, Nadine and Neil all went outside for a game of two hand-touch football. Later someone was calling us from the park, scared the shit out of all of us I suppose, but it turned out to be Nik Huntley and Patrick. What a Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 21, 1984 (age 13)



Today in Science, Tyler was saying how fine I was, and how he loved me, etc. I LOVED IT.
Well, we have this little “family” in band practice. Kelsey is my niece, Sabrina’s my sister-in-law, Dan is my nephew, Oliver is my brother and Tyler’s my brother. In Science Tyler was telling Dan how he was going to adopt him and then Dan goes “Ya know, you two ought to be married (me and Tyler)”. So Tyler looks over and goes “maybe” and shrugged. Then I said to Dan “How could we be married if we are brother and sister?” And Dan goes “Work something out”

Tuesday, November 20, 1984 (age 13)


OK another Science story. We had these glasses of water, these sedimentary rocks, and eyedroppers. (It was some kind of experiment). Well anyway, Tyler filled one of the eyedroppers full of water and soaked the back of my neck and sweater. So I swore I’d get him back. Later, Tyler was shooting little pieces of rock all around the room. The last one he shot hit me right in the mouth. Shit man, that sucker hurt! Anyway, then Mrs. Culver said something and we both picked up an eyedropper. Tyler squirted water on my hand and then I thought:  “Hell, he’s getting it now!” And got him on his arm! Mrs. Culver said something about brilliance, but it was, wasn’t it?

Monday, November 19, 1984 (age 13)


Today in Science, Tyler was sitting there at my table and he turned around suddenly and started to scribble on his notebook. Then he said after a bit - “Daphne is so fine, she makes me blind“, or something like that. Then Mrs. Culver started up with something like - the top soil is very rich. So Tyler goes “Rich, rich. I’m rich. I’m beautiful. You think I am so cute, right Daphne? I’m SO beautiful.” And he started laughing. For some reason I didn’t understand that…

Sunday, November 18, 1984 (age 13)


Sabrina called me probably at least 4 times today! And every time it was about Dale. Oh yeah that’s right I’m supposed to pray for her tonight. If I pray for her day with Dale to be perfect tomorrow, she’ll pray for mine with Tyler to be just as nice. Thrilling, eh?
Today I also went around collecting money for that ridiculous sale with Lacey. Only about 4 people didn’t pay, and that was because they weren’t home or didn’t have the money. Thrilling, eh?

Saturday, November 17, 1984 (age 13)


Well, it was Nathan Lahey’s bar mitzvah today - of course I wasn’t invited. I’m only invited to little tea parties with Tanya Galindo and Noah Drexler - for some reason I’m never invited to those kind of parties. Kelsey says that’s because I’m so shy. Maybe. Sabrina called today and told me that Tyler was giving EVERYONE kisses - about 9 lip ones to Kelsey! Kelsey says he only gave her 1 cheek kiss and that was just a good-bye one. I am MASSIVELY jealous. Maybe that isn't even the highest word.

Friday, November 16, 1984 (age 13)


Today is Friday already! I hate the weekend. It’s so dull, and I wish we had school tomorrow. Well, tomorrow is the craft fair, and I am staying up till 10:30 to do the rest of my crafts! Lacey was over here too - just chatting about such things as Tyler, Eddie, Tammy Gow (Eddie’s girlfriend), and fat lil’ old Becky. As girls will as you can imagine. Sabrina called today (well, she calls every day but I just thought to put that in as to take up space).

Thursday, November 15, 1984 (age 13)


Oh English is no fun anymore! Mrs. Decker moved Tyler all the way across the room and put Oscar Xerxes behind me! That kid has some SERIOUS PROBLEMS. And speaking of English - we are doing this play - and I got to be Beauty (the play is Beauty and the Beast) and Dan got to be Beast (for that scene anyway). And there’s this part where the father kisses his daughter and Tyler was the father but changed with Ted Spade! OH GOD I am officially ABSENT that day…

Wednesday, November 14, 1984 (age 13)


Today is Lacey’s birthday - I already told you what I got her - the Hall & Oates concert? Oh yeah. Well anyway - see we were walking in the hall cuz we were going to our locker (bus came). So anyway just our luck - Eddie was walking in front of us. So I got this little scheme moving and I yelled “Happy Birthday Lacey’s 14!” And Kelsey and Nadine started too. Lacey got SO embarrassed and turned to walk the other way. Eddie turned and smiled - but I suppose the smile was really meant for Lacey. I know I’m mean but it was fun!

Tuesday, November 13, 1984 (age 13)

Ha! Tyler doesn't go out with Quinn anymore. Hurray! Well anyway: Nadine goes and writes this 2 page note. I was all set to read it when Tyler takes it and and proceeds to read it. So I was fighting with him for it, when he gives it to Dan. So then me and Dan are in this fight here see, then Mrs. Decker comes along and takes it from us and throws it away! Nadine now thinks Tyler is a fucker, Kelsey and Sabrina are debating on who's a virgin and I'm going to conk out now!

Monday, November 12, 1984 (age 13)


Well isn’t this just fucking great? I was letting Frisco out for a bit - to go to the bathroom, play, run around, etc. when all of a sudden who should come around but - yup you guessed it - Bumpus (ed. note: Nadine and Lacey’s dog). He scares the fucking shit out of Frisc - who naturally shoots up a tree. But of course it just had to be the biggest and hardest tree in the woods! He’s still stuck up there too! I swear - I will personally PUT Bumpus in the pound after what he did. Neil tried to get Frisco down - but then Nadine goes and lets Goofy out again so Frisc goes higher in the tree. Just wonderful, huh!

Sunday, November 11, 1984 (age 13)


Well, we have our cat! His name is Frisco (after Frisco in General Hospital) and Becky thinks he’s HERS too! Well I have news for her! Ha! I also went to this baptizing party for the Thomas’s - their new house is so neat! Daisy has a super large closet (which she puts in RICKY SCHRODER - yuk totally! I’d rather Simon (ed note: Simon LeBon from Duran Duran) in what he looks like now! And that’s pretty grody!)
Well, I’m going to punch Becky - she’s such a gay - I swear! I ain’t NEVER seen ANYONE like such a gay in my life!

Saturday, November 10, 1984 (age 13)


Today we went to get our cat - but there were some slight problems accompanying our visit. 1) Lacey and Nadine just HAD to come. 2) Lacey dropped the poor thing when the lady let us hold her. 3) When we tried to put it in the car - it jumped out and booked into someone’s back yard. 4) We don’t know anyone who’s got a carrier so how are we supposed to get it in the car? Well, we’re going back (just me and dad this time) and GETTING it this time.
Oh guess what! I’m gonna get Tyler jealous on Tuesday - so fucking jealous he’s going to be sorry he even considered going out with QUINN.

Friday, November 9, 1984 (age 13)


Oh no! Tyler goes out with Quinn! Shit man, after all that work and what’s my reward? God I am so pissed! When Kelsey told me on the bus - I cried, but she told me to be strong - so now I am PISSED. Shit man, on Tuesday (Monday is a holiday) I’m going to look so nice - so pretty and I am going to be so nice to everyone, I’m going to get that little fucker THINKING. Have him think - why did I ask out Quinn when she’s around? Watch man - like I always say - I don’t get mad, I get EVEN. Here I come WORLD.

Thursday, November 8, 1984 (age 13)


Today Dan and Tyler drew this picture of me and showed everyone in band - and Science! Then, after school I went over to Nadine’s - Dale takes pot! Oh man, Nadine was crying like the little shit she can be sometimes and moaning and groaning. It’s like make me barf! Daaaamn. Then mom grounds me for a week just because I came home 10 minutes late! Little piss shit! Daaaaamn! Well, gots to go, these pencils don’t work so well - bye!

Wednesday, November 7, 1984 (age 13)


Today was a very interesting day. First in English, Tyler had what he’d call a “scribble story” which was that he’d tell a story while scribbling on a piece of paper. He had a boy named Me and I was the girl. So he was saying “So Me wanted to marry Daphne and she said Why Yes” etc. etc. etc. And that went on through English, Team Meetings and then Science. Oh lord! He was singing something about pumpkin pie and then when I smiled, he leaned over and whispered “and I love pumpkin pie” and started to laugh hysterically. My problem is that I don’t know how to flirt back!

Tuesday, November 6, 1984 (age 13)


Today was ½ great and ½ terrible. I’ll start with the great. OK, in English, I was ready to sit down and Tyler had me go and sit on his pencil (he stuck it there right before I sat down). So I turned around and go “What the hell…?” And he laughed and goes “Nothing”.  And in Science I was starting my homework and he goes “Don’t start your homework” and I said “Well, I want to so I won’t have any.” And he goes “Don’t, honey - (laugh) - No sir” and he pulls the paper right as I was writing. Now the sad part - Sabrina said that Tyler was going to ask out this girl Nan who’s in the 9th grade. She says she’ll say NO but you never know! Oh I tried so hard. It’s not fair goddamn it. I tried SO FUCKING HARD!

Monday, November 5, 1984 (age 13)


Tyler gets more nice to me every day! I swear!
In English, we (Dan, me, Tyler) almost got in trouble because we were talking.
Remember when I used to buy all these magazines because of Duran Duran? Well, now me and Lacey are starting to buy again - not because of Duran Duran but because of Hall & Oates! I am going to sike because I might get a wall hanging of H20.  Well, I really should be saving for Christmas but maybe I won’t. Well, gots to be crusin’, bye!

Sunday, November 4, 1984 (age 13)


Today Maddie tried to make pancakes - unfortunately they didn’t work out. Kelsey had to go early because she had to baby-sit, but me and Maddie went out. Maddie went to go pick up some sweaters and then we went to Caldors and I got Daryl Hall and John Oates tape BIG BAM BOOM! Oh I’m so siked! So then I went to eat over at Kelsey’s and mom, dad and the rest came home. I got these two funky necklaces, one’s got a nickel and the other a sand dollar - both covered with gold paint.

Big Bam Boom - Cover of Hall & Oates album released in 1984