The Wayback Journal: October 22-25, 1973Tuesday
I have to be even shorter tonight. Took the PSAT/NMSAT test, did fine on the Engllish, not so hot on the math. Went to the soccer game, we lost. Meditated on the bus back. Took photos. DB broke his finger yesterday it turns out. Oh dear. Worked on French paper, ate dinner, then worked more. Practiced 1 hr and 45 min. Watched Pablo Cassals (who died yesterday) conducting the United Naitons concert of '71. That's why it's after midnight. Mom repaired my watch. It's not that bad-looking, just a bit weird. I don't want to bother spending more money on another anyway. I still haven't got my money. I have a lesson tomorrow, and a concert. I'm going to ask Mr. M if I can skip Chapel so as to practice and get some of my work done. I don't know how I'll put the question but I'll have to try. I must remember to get Mom to send a check to the BMS, otherwise it could be embarrassing. Tired nighty-night. Someday I'll really write alot in here again. When is a good question.
Wednesday
Can't write, it's too late. Finished rough draft of my French paper!
Thursday
I feel very badly that I've been so remiss lately, but things have been hectic. I took my English and Jap. H & Lit quarters today. Both went OK. Went to the soccer game with JG and roomie (name of L). I love riding around in that jeep. We won (ha-ha) 2-0 against 7 & 8th graders. Pretty sad, n'est-ce pas? However, I had a good time. JG says the thing in my mouth may be an abcess. When I was brushing my teeth tonight my gums bled about a teaspoon. I wonder what's wrong. Mom thinks I should see a doctor.
I'm going to have an estimate made of how much it would cost to have Mom's broken alarm clock watch repaired. She also bought a "moonstrap" which she says she'll let me buy from her. Wednesday ES drove me home from BMS we spent about 1/2 hr. trying to get the basinet into F's car. I love those two so much (Ms. B & ES). I couldn't practice today because of that damn sore! Oh dear.
I was so buoyant today that I bought myself an elephant ear at the bakery and ate it twenty minutes before dinner. For the last two days I haven't meditated before dinner, or a second time at all. I think I will before I go to sleep. Speaking of which, it's quarter of twelve and I'm absolutely zonked. Good night! Someday when this hassle is over I'll go back to good ol' page-a-day system. 'Til then, oh well...
Friday
Hey there. Here I am, earlier than I've been in a long time. It's only 20 of 11. Mom went to New York this morning, Dad goes tomorrow morning. I got an A on my Bible quarter. Mr. M never gives A's!!!! I went into shock. Madame R seem to have liked my French paper. Oh, I'm happy! Yes and I traded the watch Mom gave me for a cheaper but nicer calendar watch with a sweep second hand. I love it. It has a plain face with really nice numerals. It's the same as Nana's neighbor's watch. A- and Nana and P have been called within the last two days, and I had a long chat with each of them. Very pleasant.
I keep thinking of JG and "Wendy" who is becoming "intense," and how he is going to have to "back off." Jealousy? Perhaps. Curiosity? Definitely! Is this another example of his "fanatic independence?" If so, I don't know who to feel more sorry for her, him, or me. Ho ho. I wonder how I did on my Japanese H & L.
I got really ticked off in class meetings by Mr. C. Just when I start accepting the guy he has to go and blow it again. I quickly organized the class to meet next time in the 5th floor gym. Then I decided I should talk to Mr. C. But I chickened out and considered momentarily talking to Mr. M, and ended up by speaking to Mr. K. Oh well. I wonder if anything will get changed. I have to go to soccer practice Monday, alas.
~ I just walked in where Dad was watching television, and he is watching a documentary about hospitals and it's about the goriest most horrifying thing I've ever seen. (God...) I had just gone in there to get my GBYSO booklet to find out when my rehearsal is. There was a guy vomiting, and it very nearly gave me a sympathetic reaction. Now there's someone with a slash across his neck. Boy is it awful. I skipped out, I couldn't take it anymore.
~ Mom just called from You Nork, I yammered away for a few moments. It's weird talking long distance to your own mother. Well, I going to go beddy-bye and sleep late-late-late (NO RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A DAY!). Hurrah!
I keep looking at my new watch and loving it for its simplicity and beauty. I hope it lasts me a long time. I intend to take very good care of it. It's really cool when it changes dates. As I'm about to see because somehow it's an hour later than when I first started this entry. I better get to bed before another hunk of time passes me by. Bon soir, ma chere. P.S. My complexion seems to be clearing up. Another bit of good news (I need all I can get. Now, if I could only get te rest of my body in decent shape I'd be all set. Exercises, exercises, that's what I really need, but I must confess that I'm too lazy. Oh well. I'm thinking about JG + girlfriend last yr. and B + C and hockey game. Memory is a funny thing. Not funny haha, funny weird-like. Now indeed bon soir or I'll have a fit (mental no doubt). I am spending the night at H's Halloween. Oh fun. Mrs. R talked to me about clamming up when I haven't got something crucial to say. She's right. Elle a raison. Je pense en francais de plus en plus. Especially if I get started in one track of a language. GOOD NIGHT GODDAMN IT!!
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