Kristi,
Sorry it took me so long to write to you again. Yesterday we went with our new ward to the temple. It was Lidia and Zach’s first time. They had lots of fun; so did I. We went to the Salt Lake temple. I had never been inside it before. That temple is so special to me and it was neat to finally go into it. It is so beautiful! I am going to get married there.
Last Saturday was also my 2nd Regional Dance. I had a lot more fun this time. Dominic asked me to dance with him 4 times! (And no one cut in!) I don’t think he likes Andrea anymore. He didn’t dance with her at all.
I wish he liked me. He is too perfect to like me, though. I’m going to try to be better than I am at my talents and as a person that people can look up to. By the time I am 18, I am going to be a really good person.
I am writing a biography for my Personal Progress goal. This caused me to look back through you to get some ideas. I see now that I haven’t written much in you. There is a lot more I should have written… I hope I can remember well enough to tell you some of them. Later though; I’m tired! -C- ya later, -K-?
Love, Melonie
(Age 14)
*All names have been changed in order to protect the privacy of those involved.
4/27/97
April 27, 1997
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