Dear Diary/songbook,

I'm supposed to see Austin later today. I've been thinking about him a lot lately…Austin,

with his kind hazel brown eyes and soft blonde surfer hair, and amazing voice that makes my songs sound ten times better than they did in my head….Anyway, I'm a little nervous to be around him now, because I know I'm beginning to get a crush on him and he totally freaked the time he thought I had a crush on him but I actually didn't. That was different, I had only known Austin a little while, and I didn't have all the great memories I have of him now. Like the time he sang the butterfly song for me because I couldn't overcome my stage fright, or the time Pickles the goose caused a panic in the movie theater, or the time he danced with me at Trish's quincenera. He is ssssoooo sweet! He can also be a little childish, but I think it's cute. He's cute. Don't tell him I said that. I would tell him I like him but I don't want him turning orange and sweaty again. That was just gross. Maybe Trish will know what to do. But she better not tell Austin!

Love, Ally D