Thursday, April 25, 1985 (age 13)



TODAY! WELL NOW WE HAVE SOME VERY EXCITING THINGS THAT HAPPENED TODAY! HERE WE GO! 1) uh, well, uh, well exactly what is number one? well, uh, we could say that - nah that's not exciting. oh yeah, bet! I got it! I GOT MY REPORT CARD TODAY!!! (boo! Not exciting at all! Boo! Boo!) oh well how about - I GOT A C ON MY HISTORY TEST! (boo! that's even worse! boo! boo! boo!) uh, um, gee, well howzabout: TYLER WAS SO NICE TO BRING ME A BAND-AID WHEN MY BLISTER POPPED!! (ugh! how awful! Those are so dry! Ick!) I got it! LACEY IS DOING HER BEST AT GETTING ME JEALOUS ABOUT TYLER! (yeah! but now - you don't have any more room to tell us about it! Boo!) oh well (sigh) 9:28

Wednesday, April 24, 1985 (age 13)



Today while I was idly ironing, Mom called (no this was not one of her "usual" calls either) about how the nurse at school called and told her about my committing suicide (and she was pissed to hell! Not the nurse, Mom!). After that, Neil managed to get his bike stuck in our garage door and lock us out of the house at the same time (ugh, we locked ourselves out twice!). Then after that, we had a another band concert, except this one sucked like SO bad! Also Kelsey said that yesterday she was talking to Tyler and he said he's got three problems: 1) Quinn 2) me 3) school. Tell ya about them tomorrow. 9:37

Tuesday, April 23, 1985 (age 13)


Today hoo-boy! Sabrina brought in these pills, right, and said that if I REALLY wanted to kill myself to take them (there were 9). So I had them and Maeve pick-pocketed them and gave them to Kelsey. Then Kelsey trashed 8 and gave me one. I was extremely upset as you can imagine because Tyler was saying that I wouldn't take them either. Later, when I was at catechism, Mrs. Costner (ed. note, the Girl Scout troop leader) called saying to Dad "How could Daphne kill herself?" When I got back, I had to call her and so I made up this excuse how I had dreamed it and it got around the whole school that I really tried. Nice and swift for 9 seconds, huh? 9:57

Monday, April 22, 1985 (age 13)



Oh well guess what happened today. Tyler found out that I committed suicide! Now Sabrina knows and that wouldn't be all that bad if Dexter Driscoll didn't know but he does too! Oh boy, my life is kaput now! Kelsey said she was talking to Tyler and that he said he CARED about me! Well, as you can imagine, I felt pretty good about that statement. What Kelsey DIDN'T tell me (about 4 hours later she did) was that Tyler also said that he liked me as a FRIEND and that he would never think of me as his girlfriend. Oh well, too bad, I just tried again. 10:13

Sunday, April 21, 1985 (age 13)



Today me, Lacey, and Nadine went to the center where this company has an obstacle course they have there. When we got home, guess who called! Kelsey and Dahlia! And Kelsey with her big explanation about how we shouldn't be mad at Dahlia because DAHLIA never did anything. So I told Nadine, and Kelsey apologized. And Nadine, being her big dumb self, went right along with it. Then Kelsey wiggled her way right out of that mess without even a word. Dahlia called here at about 9:30 and went into a big explanation about why she didn't do anything. Oh WHO should I believe? 10:19

Saturday, April 20, 1985 (age 13)



Wat a BORING day! I got up at a quarter to ten and watched cartoons (yes I still do!) until 12. Then Mom made me hang sheets on the line - she wouldn't even let me take a shower first. Then when I was taking a shower, Kelsey and Nadine came over and tried to surprise me by hiding in my room. Then we went over Kelsey's, THEN to Nadine's. At five, when Kelsey had to go to church, I ate dinner. We couldn't go to the movies because we didn't have a ride back so Kelsey and I went for a walk. Then I went to Nadine's again and I just got back 39 minutes ago. 10:39

Friday, April 19, 1985 (age 13)



Today I had to babysit Becky (golly I just got home!) and then Nadine invited me to sleep over and what do you think Mom said to that? No of course. Then I invited Kelsey over to eat dinner but she said no because she had already promised to go to Keith Dacosta's hockey game and it would be pretty jive if she didn't go when he asked her first. Right now, Kelsey is sleeping over Nadine's house. Of course I'm not there, nobody lets me do anything anymore! Oh good night now. 11:52

Thursday, April 18, 1985 (age 13)



Oh boo-hoo! We're leaving today! But before we left we went shopping and I took back my Swatch because it kept stopping! Oh well. I bought Tatiana some earrings (she's my secret pal and we had to), a t-shirt and a present for Elle because Margaret didn't have any money and Elle is Margaret's secret pal. Now she owes me $1.90 and I think I will stop now. Then when I got home I had to call and tell people I was home! Gosh! I mean really! Oh well, g-night. 9:48

Wednesday, April 17, 1985 (age 13)



Today we spent the day at St. George's. It was raining (again) and by the time we walked to the bus stop - we were drenched. Then in St. George's we went to some shops and I bought Lacey's present, and after that Iris, Tatiana and I went to lunch at this deli. It was so expensive - one glass of soda was $1.25! I bought some pudding (for $1.25) and let me tell you, it wasn't much bigger than the soda. While we were in this shop I changed into some jeans I brought, but they weren't dry either! Oh well, at least we got home OK! Bye! 9:44

Tuesday, April 16, 1985 (age 13)



Today it was sunny for a change! We were supposed to go to the beach but we went to this aquarium instead. It was more like a zoo. Really! Then after that, we went shopping. I bought this bone china horse (Cost - $41, expensive huh?) Anyway, then I bought this pale purple jumpsuit for $33.95 or something like that. Also Nadine's present. Well good golly gosh! I'm out of things to say! No wait...me, Iris and Tatiana went on this horse and buggy ride - I <3'd it! That's all for now! 9:39

Monday, April 15, 1985 (age 13)


Today we stayed here on the island as a sort of a "break" day. It's a good thing we did because it rained the whole day! We planned to go to the beach (the little one on the east side of the island) but I guess we couldn't, huh? Also these Girl Guides came to have dinner with us. There was this one girl, Ophelia, who was really nice. She called me and Tammy a "perk" which supposedly means that we're snobs! Ophelia even said that I looked like the type who'd have a boyfriend. Don't I wish! 9:32

Sunday, April 14, 1985 (age 13)



Today is Sunday. Which means church. Or mass started at 11:30 and we were in town at 9am. But you see, because this country is really religious, nothing was open. So we did nothing until 11:30. Then at the mass, Jesus Christ! This woman kept singing after everything the priest said (I thought he had a Texas accent but Kendra Y thought he had an English one. But does it matter?) Anyway, after that we went to this dolphin show and then to the Crystal Caves. I mean like really awesome! Then it started to rain and we were standing outside for an hour and a half waiting for a bus to come. I mean SIKE! 9:10

Saturday, April 13, 1985 (age 13)



Today we went shopping again. This time I got Becky this little policeman doll. I also got a pair of earrings and a shell bracelet (can't decide for who yet). Then we went on this glass bottom boat ride. It was so fresh - you could see the entire ocean bottom! After that, we had lunch. Then we went to the beach. We were there for about an hour, and even though I didn't go in the water, I was covered in salt and sand and had to take a shower. But after one person had taken theirs, the water ran out! Oh well! That's all for today. Good night! 9:06

Friday, April 12, 1985 (age 13)



Today we went on a bus tour. We went practically over the whole island! I also used up a whole roll of film on this tour. After, we had a picnic lunch at Victoria Park, and then went shopping. I bought 10 postcards, 8 stamps, perfume for Mom, and a SWATCH watch! I was like SIKE! After shopping, we came back and had dinner (which was chicken, stuffing and corn). Then after dinner we had an exciting game of volleyball (with no net, and a Smurf beach ball), but it was really fun. Then I sat outside for a while thinking of none other than Tyler. I miss him! I want him here really bad. Oh well, lights out now. Night-night. 10:33

Thursday, April 11, 1985 (age 13)



We're in Bermuda! I can't believe it! We were on the plane for about 4 hours but when we finally landed - this place is paradise! I love it! I don't want to have to leave! But there's one problem - Tyler! I want to stay here, but also share all of this beauty and serenity with him. I feel so upset - here in this beautiful place for a week, while he is back home - that assholey, boring place. I should go back and get him, huh? Oh well, nothing else except I <3 Bermuda! When I leave it will be so awful. Tomorrow we are going shopping. Big Day! Bye! 9:13

Wednesday, April 10, 1985 (age 13)



Today was interesting. The first half was so dead because Tyler didn't come to school until 5th period. So we'll start the day with 5th period - bet? So...in 5th period (after we ate lunch) we went to the Hall of Flags in Hartford where we did a concert. The skirts we have to wear are so massively rejected! Tyler was being so mean to me - I mean it was just like last year - never a kind word at all. I wanted to punch him so bad! Then, after the concert, we got home at 3:30 because the bus came SO late! Then I went to the Middle School for a Science Fair. Now I'm beat - bye!

Tuesday, April 9, 1985 (age 13)

I found out that Tyler wasn't in school yesterday because he went to Father Neadle's funeral. But it was nice to see him again. In English, he said that while he was at the funeral, the new priest came up to him and said "Are you going to follow after Father Neadle when you grow up?" So Tyler goes "Yeah, well we all have to die at sometime or another." and the priest goes "No, no I mean do you want to become a priest." And Tyler's like Oh-oh! Sure, yeah, whatever you say. Then I went to the orthodontist's and then to the store. I got a new hat (for Bermuda), a new raincoat, and a white shirt for the concert tomorrow. Busy day! I also packed for Bermuda. Lots of stuff! 9:50

Monday, April 8, 1985 (age 13)



Today was massively, horribly, repulsively terrible! Tyler wasn't here in school! Oh well, please be at school tomorrow Ty! 4 days without seeing ya is pure torture! Also, what made this day so massive was that when Kelsey was over, Nick came over and they sorta, well, you know, fooled around. Yeah, that's it. Anyway, he just wouldn't leave! Everytime he said hi to me I would just look up and look away (hint, hint, Nick!). But he didn't get the message until Dad came home. Then you should have seen him go!
The Drake's are getting rid of Bumpus! This is the best part of the day! SIKE! SIKE! SIKE! SIKE! SIKE! I'm like massive SIKE! Bet! Whoopee! Yeah! 9:29

Sunday, April 7, 1985 (age 13)



Easter Sunday! At church I was positive I'd see Tyler - but all I saw was his dad, his mom, Ken, Carson (ed. note: Tyler's younger brother), and his big sister. I'm like FINE, just stay home by yourself. FINE! Then Aunt Bea came over and I got this pin from her (oh in my basket I got a pair of 14K gold earrings - SIKE!). Then I put on my fake nails (Lacey doesn't like them) and Kelsey came over. But guess who called me today! You guessed it - Dahlia Devons! (even the name puts this diary to shame). I was just about to say "WRONG NUMBER" when I changed my mind and made this excuse about company and hung up. Pretty psychic, huh? I'll say. 9:52

Saturday, April 6, 1985 (age 13)



Today (I'm still over Nadine's remember) I was only at my house for about 9 hours total! First I was at Nadine's, then we went to Caldor and Something Special, then off to the tennis courts (and Nadine thinks *I* can't play!). Then to Kelsey's, to my house for dinner, and back to Kelsey's until 9:00. Well, that's all really. Nothing special except while out shopping I bought some fake nails and a navy blue leather tie! The thing is, where IS my tie? I can't find it! Oh well, I'll search later. Right now I gots to SIGN OFF! 9:40

Friday, April 5, 1985 (age 13)



What a day! What a day! My anger has ceased. Well to a minimum of 9.9 from the maximum of 99.9 (because of Diary Entry April 4, 1985). But! She is going to get her just desserts! Nadine said it was her mother's fault but STILL.
I missed Tyler in church! Kelsey said he looked so good (piss, Piss, PISS). When I slept over Nadine's tonight Kelsey came over! Vaughn was sleeping over too so Kelsey was taking a walk with him for the longest time! Coz went and stepped on me too! The thing was - we couldn't wake Nadine! We tried EVERYTHING (and I mean everything) from slamming the door to turning on the light. Nothing worked! Oh well, too bad Nadine you missed out again...12:00

Thursday, April 4, 1985 (age 13)


I am pissed to HELL right now. Do you know what Dahlia just did? It was so low, so rude and so insulting that I committed suicide today. Yes, but it didn't work. Dahlia invited Kelsey, Nadine and Lacey to sleep over. But does she ask me? Oh of course not. I might remind everyone that this is National Hate Daphne Week. Oh yes! She upsetted me so bad I downed 13 appetite suppressant pills and that can be very dangerous as the box says. Now my ears are ringing and my head is throbbing like a motherfucker. Good going Dahlia! Maybe someday you'll hurt my feelings so bad that I WILL kill myself some day. Read this and WEEP when that day comes! Hope you feel good about yourself now BITCH! 9:59

Wednesday, April 3, 1985 (age 13)



Today's day. Health - we saw a videotape on Men and Boys - funny! French - boring! I could fall asleep in that class! History - took my test, I think I got maybe a B. English - Tyler found an old note written by me and Lacey. He thinks Dahlia likes David! (Spare). Band - got our uniforms - finally! Math - I am so far behind! Look what three days of no school can do to you! Science - Mrs. Culver yelled at Wendy, and she started crying and went to Mr. Dupre's office. I went to church tonight. Saw Kelsey, Dahlia and Tyler. Outside, after mass, I said Bye to Tyler. Becky comes up to me and goes "IDIOT!" so loud I could have strangled her. It's like its some sort of sin to say good-bye! I mean really! 10:01

Tuesday, April 2, 1985 (age 13)



Today was so rush-rush! Terrible I tell you, especially since I was wearing 2-inch heels! It was regularly boring, except that instead of going to catechism tonight, we went to Girl Scouts. We had to pack food, get the "need" list, etc. I can't believe it! Only *8* days until Bermuda! A week and a day! Well, that happened and then I broke a birthday (or was it Christmas?) present from Dahlia. Yup, she got me this little glass horse, and when I was arranging my shelf, it fell off and snapped both of its front feet. One was snapped twice! I can fix it though, no prob. Right? Oh my God! I didn't know it was this late! Night, man, this time schedule is fucked! 10:26

Monday, April 1, 1985 (age 13)



April Fools Day! I swear some CORNY jokes were pulled today! For example someone stuck a sign on Mr. Toole's back saying "Sorry class, I was born this way." (Boo! Boo! That's SO dry!) Then in Band someone took Mr. Neuman's podium, music and baton. When he finally got them back he said "Play Prelude and Fugue", we played "Slaughter!" Mr. Neuman looked as if he were ready to cry. Oh-oh-oh! Tyler got a butch! Seriously! I swear, if he cut it any shorter it would be shaved. It looks so cool though! Nothing else except that there is only 9 days left until Bermuda! SIKE! SIKE! 9:47

Sunday, March 31, 1985 (age 13)



Today! Well, um...uh...well what DID happen today? I got up...ate breakfast...went to church - oh yes! Church! Guess who *I* saw in church today! That's RIGHT! TYLER! I could have sworn he kept looking at me! See, I busted out Mom and Becky today. See, they said "I'll bet you can't go up there, get holy communion, and come back without blushing." They didn't think I could do it! But I did! And because I busted them out they keep saying I did even though I didn't. (See, Tyler was holding the little plate they keep under you in case you drop your communion). But I BUSTED THEM OUT. BUST, BUST, BUST!
Uh, well, 'night! 9:56