Today We got home from Utah. I was going to write in Utah, but I was lazy. I asked grandpa why he writes a daily journal, and he said a talk inspired him to. And he made a promise to himself. So this is my promise today. (1) I will never go without writing for 3 days. (2) I will write events, and (3) I will write my feelings. I think when I'm a parent raising a teenager, I can refer to my journal to get "in touch." I guess my journal resolution came about because of 2 things. (1) Grandpa and (2) I read a book. It was about a teenager and his struggles. It was in the form of a journal. It was so neat, and I felt like I was his friend. The book was called Do you Like Me, Julie Sloan by Donald Smurthwaite. I want my hournal to be more like his.

Utah was fun. We went to the May family reunion. I met some of my Dads cousins, but they seemed so distant. I want my cousins to know my children like I know my cousins. I went to Jeanette's place with Stephanie for 2 days. While I was their, I watched an R-Rated Movie, "I Know What You Did Last Summer." It was a good horror film. The only reason it had an R was because they said the f-word many times. Swear words don't phase me though. I know I shouldn't say this, but I can't wait till I'm 17 so I can go to R-rated movies legally. (Boy, that will give me exaltation!) I stayed at Wendy's too. I think (know) she's my favorite aunt. I'm so mad at her ex-husband, Doug. He had an affair. They had a temple marriage too. Wendy's had a hard life, so I made a resolution. When I become rich, I'm going to spoil her, just like she spoils me with love. I also worked for Julia at school. I put up borders, which now I have come to hate! It gave me insight on how hard teachers work -- I think I'm going to run for class tresarer. My campaign slogan? -

C'mon you Hicks - Vote for Nix

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