My diary - February 9-11, 1972

The Fisch family: My grandmother Marguerite, my grandfather, Dr. Geza, my aunt, Eva and my dad, Henry

February 9, 1972 Wed.

Dear Diary:

I’m getting a bad cold!!! I’m also becoming a pill addict 2 vitamin C pills, apricur, vitamin (regular ones Pan Am Jets), 2 pills for acne & effisol!!! All 3 times a day (each meal except for Pan Am Jets). I stayed for Glee Club. I got a 88 on English test!! We went to the movies to see “Knower” I think thats the name. About an old man. Missy went too. I think Clyde sat by me. I was very embarressed. Talked to Anja. I hope I get a good grade on Math tomorrow.

BYE!!!!

Note: My grandfather Dr. Geza Fisch was a well-loved physician in Quito, Ecuador, and growing up my Dad often made house calls with him. My Dad planned to follow in his footsteps; he started medical school until they brought out the cadavers and that was it for him. He told me couldn't eat meat for a year.

Dad was a firm believer in Vitamin C and gave us Efisol lozenges which contained Vitamin C and an antibacterial.

February 10, 1972 Thurs.

Dear Diary:

It was raining alittle bit today dribling & it was freezing out!!! I had a math test I hope to pass!!! I got out of gym because of my cold. I stayed for Y.B. & then watched the game. David lost his shoe! An orthopetic Kids got it & were throwing it around. Tomorrow its going to be a hard day. History test hope I pass, Math test hope I pass, Spanish test hope I pass & maybe Science test hope I pass!!! Watched T.V.

BYE!!!

Note: I must have had a fever if I was freezing in Nicaragua. My mantra was “I hope I pass, I hope I pass!”

Kathie and Joel Coverston, Missy's parents

February 11, 1972 Fri.

Dear Diary:

I had more test than I have fingers it seemed. I lost or am losing my voice. I did lousy in school. I stayed for Drama. I’m the gypsy. I came home on bus. I read abit. Missy came over. They’re leaving Nic. retiring Boo!!!

We went to Simmons house I watched T.V. tomorrow the Matine at Gonzales. I hope I have a good time. I hope I passed those test. Saw slides today.

BYE!!!!

Missy’s Dad retired from the Tabacalera Nicaraquense (Tobacco Company) and moved his family to Kentucky mid-school year. It was a difficult time for both Missy and myself. We were very blessed and managed to keep our friendship alive during many moves and circumstances.

I mention Simone Metz a lot and wish I had been able to stay in contact with her. Last I knew her family had moved to Maracaibo, Venezuela. She was a classmate and friend who lived in my neighborhood of Los Robles. I believe she was from the Netherlands.

Missy and me December 2022