September 19, 1997
Today was school picture day. I looked really stupid, as usual. My hair kept falling out and it went flat walking to school in the wind. My face looked funny; I had 2 zits and my make-up didn’t blend well today. I missed my Bulletin Board Meeting for seminary, today, because I was in the bathroom trying to fix myself and I couldn’t stop crying. I am so tired. I need some sleep.
September 23, 1997
I have spent most of my time at home. I have many responsibilities to do each day that take quite some time to finish. When I do get a little time, I like to go to Cemetery Hill with my best friend, Dawn.
The valley looks beautiful from up there. (At sunset especially.) Going up there relaxes us and gives us time to think and talk. At the later part of sunset, when it is closer to nightfall, that is when it’s the best time to go. The valley is covered in sparkling lights and the sky is richly colored. It gives you such a peaceful feeling. I think that these times together keep us from giving up on life and motivate us to try harder.
*All names have been changed in order to protect the privacy of those involved.
