Wednesday, 8-28-91 When I turn 18, I will go register to vote.  The reason is, I think since this is a democratic country we should act accordingly.  I want to know I did my part, and I had my say in who runs our country.  If I didn’t, I might as well live in Russia.

Tuesday, 8-27-91 Once again, I am the picture of the dead, so I stay home.  My mom fusses at me for already missing two days of school.  This will, no doubt, be the few times I miss this year.  I will not mess up like I did last year.

Monday 8-26-91 Today I was feeling like the walking death, so I stayed home.  I have no idea what the subject was, so I’ll wing it.  A friend from Mobile came down for the weekend.  I went bowling Saturday night and Friday night.  My best friend, Bon-E (that’s how she spells her name) got back…

I’m not really sure if I’m “citified” or not, but I do know that I am not a hick.  The thought of country music, cowboy hats and square dancing makes me nautious.  Of course, Denham Springs is not what you’d exactly call “metropolitan”, but I’ve seen worse, believe it or not.  I suppose I’m citified…

My full name is Carly Hope Franklin.  My parents were morons and named me after a singer, Carly Simon.  I hate my name.  The reasons are: 1) It is never on anything.2) My best friend, and everyone else in the world, calls me Carly Simon all the time.3) I have to tell everyone 8 million…

Wed. 8-21-91 When we came back to school yesterday, I had a mixture of nervous and excited feelings.  I was very excited that I’m finally a senior, bu tthe tension of new teachers, courses and responsibilities was also on my mind.  I couldn’t get to sleep the night before, and was wide awake by about…

This is an entry that Bonnie wrote in my red velvet journal: 8-19-91  Its 1:11am. Everyone starts school tomorrow (except me). I just read just about everything in here. I feel kinda lonly. One more year of school and I will never have to worry about Louisiana anymore. I’m outta here. Carly & I will…

2-25-91 Hate List – Carly   1. Quantum mechanics   2. Liking a guy forever and when you stop liking him, he starts liking you   3. Girls that have to know who their ex-boyfriend is dating.   4. Having to get up in the middle of the night to turn off the T.V.  …

1-17-90 (Not sure on the date, but I think it was after the Motley Crue concert on January 16) Bonnie, Yo, dude! So you REALLY like Jeremy, huh. I’m glad if you do. I don’t think he’s ugly, I guess. I just have to get used to the way he looks. Actually, he’s kinda cute.…

12-12-90 Hate List – Carly & James   1. Green food   2. Teachers who snort like a snake when they laugh.   3. People who shake you, pull the covers off, turn on the light, and then ask "Are you asleep?"   4. People who call and wake you up when you are trying…