I had a lot of fun writing this post, remembering old movies and books from the past. It was fun finding the picture of my Dad with some of his dear friends. Missy's Dad is next to mine in the photo.

This week's post mentions maternity-like tops, purple pants, and embarrassing myself again at the pool. Do you remember embarrassing moments as a teen? I sure had a lot of them.

In this post, I'm still feeling the ill effects of losing my front tooth, writing a letter to Missy, and being gifted a coconut.

This week's post discusses a school dance and the terrible stress of losing my front tooth during a bad rainstorm. Have you ever experienced that awful feeling in the pit of your stomach after losing something valuable? It is not fun.

This week's post discusses homework, Dad traveling to Miami, an embarrassing fungus, and libraries. I love to read. When it comes to books, do you prefer: hard copies or digital ones?

This week's post talks about the possibility of diabetes, Chagas disease, having a crush on a new boy in class, and comfort foods. What are some of your comfort foods? Could you put them in the comments? BYE!!!

In this week's post, I looked and acted like a zombie giving an oral report. I was terrified! I am glad that speaking in public has gotten easier with age. I hope you enjoy this post. Thanks for reading it. Do you remember doing your first oral report or public speaking? How did you do?

t's hard to believe this is my 81st post. I am so excited. I am having a blast writing, remembering, and researching the different journal entries. Thank you for reading them. In this week's post, I am really furious at a teacher and am not handling it very well.

This week's post talks about new math vs old math. Neither of them was my friend! Let me know if you have any comments. I love reading them. BYE!!!

This week's post talks about my favorite art teacher, a mishap with my orange purse, and playing "boliche" (bowling) with my siblings. BYE!!!

This week's post features one of my favorite teachers, Mrs. Tablada. The boys all had crushes on her, including my brother. Let me know if you have any comments; I love reading them!!

This week's blog post deals with feeling awkward and clumsy. I wonder if you can relate as I still do! BYE!!!

This week's post deals with teenage dramas. Grateful to have survived that time. There are many benefits to being older! BYE!!!

In this week's post, I got my palm read with fascinating results. Playing some doubles tennis was challenging but fun. Winning was a bonus! Have a great week. BYE!!!

This week's post is about getting a new front tooth and disobeying my parents. Neither of these actions makes me proud.

This week's post is about getting ready for the new school year. It will be my sophomore year.

In this week's post, I watched the 1972 Miss Universe Contest and also read a book whose cover is misleading.

In this post, I discuss an unexpected incident involving Tabasco sauce, skating, and a visit to the dentist. I love that I reconnected with Shanti whose parents owned the skating rink in Managua.

It's hard to believe this is my 70th post. I never dreamed when writing in my diary that I would be sharing it with others years later. What fun it is to revisit the past and connect with new and old friends. Thanks so much for reading my posts! I love reading your comments. BYE!!!

This week's post features my sister Becky and lots of reading. My Dad brought us back a Mad magazine from his business trip - what a treat! Feel free to leave me comments, as I love reading them.