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Step back into 1991 as my 12-year-old self writes a short story to help fill the final pages of my very first journal.
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Tomorrow I Will Get to Read My Year!
Today's entry is from December 30, 1991, and I am almost finished with my very first full journal. I want so badly to have it done by the end of the year so I can start a new book. The video reveals whether or not I actually do
Sometimes Lessons are Hard to Learn
I've always had a pretty melancholy personality. I'm a textbook Four on the Enneagram (self-preservation subtype, if you're curious), and can be kinda Eeyorish on occasion. Today's journal entry from December 29, 1991 is a good example of this personality emerging
What I Got My Mom for Her 40th Birthday
I only had $23 to buy my mom a birthday present and a list of ten things I wanted to get, so I turned to "Dad Incorporated" for help.
The Life of a Teen in the 90s
In today's journal entry from 1991, I declare myself SO busy as a teen in the 90s that I'm absolutely exhausted! What's hilarious is that when I wrote this entry I wasn't even technically a teen yet. I was still 12, just
My Favorite Class of the Day
The preteen rambling is real as I go through my school day and talk about my favorite (and least favorite) classes.
War, Camp, Women Stuff
As I near the end of this journal, I reflect on all the things I've written about in the last year.
Trick-or-Treat is Cancelled
A freak snowstorm hits central Iowa just in time for Halloween.
Kirby Puckett Hit a Home Run!
This non-sports girl continues her retelling of the 1991 World Series between the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves. It was such a special occasion that we made a fire in the living room fireplace and made smores! It also happens to coincide with the Fall time change, which
Who's Gonna Win the World Series??
It's the Twins against the Braves and I'm writing a play-by-play in my journal. Also, I give my thoughts on the upcoming presidential election and the Toyota Camry!
The Hosts are Dissecting People
Regarding the weird stuff I watch while babysitting late at night. This entry covers a lot of stuff, from satellite TV, middle school awards, the mile run (again), and how I plan to get my first 4.0 GPA.
Don't They Know How Dangerous that Is?!
I spy on my neighbors from my living room window as they dig out a new basement. Also, my mom gets us tickets to a concert and I want to see Point Break!
Read it All, Cover to Cover
New Series: Books I Wish I Had as a Kid. Episode One.
There are so many great middle-grade novels that I wish I'd had when I was growing up in the 80s and 90s. This is the first book I'm bringing to my series, "Books I Wish I Had as a Kid".
Holidays
Twenty Five Posts and Counting!
It's my twenty-fifth entry of That Was Rad! I'd love to know what you'd like to see more of in the next twenty five entries and beyond!
Preteen Ramblings
My Mom Went Crazy.
My mom went crazy, and let me move into my new room about a month earlier than she said I could!
Read it All, Cover to Cover
From My Mom's Basement
My mom brought a stash of vintage toys from the 80s! Do you remember any of these characters?
Growing Up
I Can't Believe They Said Yes!
When I was twelve, I decided I would rather sleep in our dark, dank basement than spend another night sharing a room with my little sister.
Boys
That is So Gross.
I try to be cool with the cute boys by joking about how I'd get out of the mile run. Trigger warning: it involves puke.
Cringy Stuff
I'm Pretty Sure He Thinks I'm a Dweeb
Twin boys just moved into town, and I think one might have a crush on me! The other...? Maybe not so much.
Preteen Ramblings
What They Did to My Foot in the Hospital
We get to find out if my questionable foot injury is going to keep me from dancing in my first recital at my new dance school!
Read it All, Cover to Cover
My Hopes and Dreams are at Stake!
A semi-made-up injury may cost me my first dance recital with my new dance school!
Read it All, Cover to Cover
Bonus Post: The Apology
Sometimes you get in big trouble when you're a kid.
Travel
Outside of a Kentucky Fried Chicken
The only palm trees we've seen were outside of a Kentucky Fried Chicken!
Travel
Where Will We Keep Big Bessy?
We're about 300 miles away from Florida, and where will we keep our motor home in the ice and sleet?