A/N: So I've been working on this for a while, but anyways, this was written for my fellow IDDI writer, tiramisuspice, who is a far more amazing writer than I could ever hope to be. I'm serious, go check out her stories! Anyways, this is sort of, kinda an extension of the drabble I wrote in The ABC's of Jogan for the letter E (E for exciting). If you enjoyed this, you should definitely check out The ABC's of Jogan. Part 2 to come soon!
Dear Diary,
High school. What can I say? It's been a crazy, fantastic, wild ride, but none the less, it's been the time of my life. Despite this, I'm afraid I have to admit something, despite the amazing time I've had with my friends, I'm really disappointed.
We're all going to be separated after high school.
With Garrett already off to Duke for medical school with his early acceptance, I could already see our group starting to fracture. Jasmine's already prepared to head off to the University of Florida to major in forensic science and minor in design, while Logan's heading to Syracuse to play basketball and major in business. Delia's headed to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to study animal biology, while I'm going to be studying law at Stanford.
It just feels that everybody headed off to different places, and we won't have time for each other any more. With the distance between us, we won't able to visit each other as often and our friendship disappeared. And to top it all off, I feel like I'm the only one worried about our group breaking apart.
I hate to say this, but for the first time in my life, I feel lost. I've spent my whole life with these people and now I feel like I have to let them go.
I want to be selfish.
But I can't be, I have to smile to their faces and pretend like I'm not worried, because I'm the confident, smart one. The one keeps the group together...and now I can't even do that. (I swear the frustration is starting to drive me insane.
The only hope that I might have of keeping my favorite memories a little while longer, is to come up with a crazy plan, something only worth of the fabulous five. (Delia said I needed to stop calling us that.)
A couple days ago, when I was helping Jasmine get ready for a date, she was telling me how she wanted to go on a road trip to Florida to help get settled in. (Translation: She wanted to hang out at the beach, get away from the parents, and hang with cute boys.) I told her that sounded like fun, but there was no way we could do that...could we?
Maybe that's what we needed? One final trip to bond us before we go our separate ways. I guess that's all for now, I have a Safety Club Meeting in an hour and I have to go find my helmet so I can bike to school early this morning.
Love,
Lindy
P.S. I think something is wrong with Logan. He's waking up EARLY to work out. It's like he's trying to impress someone or something like that...
Dear Diary,
Remember my plan from earlier? About the whole bonding road trip...should I tell you the good or the bad news first? I guess I'll start with the good.
Good News:
Logan, Delia, and Jasmine loved the idea of going on a road trip, and Garrett and I video chatted this morning, and he seemed to be interested in the idea as well. He has all of summer semester off, so he'll be back with us really soon. He mentioned he's taking a course in physiology and therapy and really enjoying it. He's already made some new friends, and I have to admit, I'm a little jealous.
It's strange how Garrett now the coolest one of us, being a 'college boy' and all.
Now for the dreaded Bad News:
I found a bump in the plan.
We're broke.
That's right, between the five of us, we have about $20 of extra money. We're all neck deep in college debt with admission fees and such, we don't have any spending money for our trip.
Jasmine is currently working at this boutique, which is why 100% of our combined spending money belongs to her. I'm thinking if we all take up jobs, we might be able to make enough money by the end of the year. With only 4 measly months, it seems like a big job for the five of us, but I think we can do it.
Everybody still teases me for being an optimist, but I don't think there's anything wrong with looking on the bright side of things.
I only wish I could have that mindset when I think about our crew fracturing. I'm just hoping we figure out a way to make this trip happen...you know some light before the dark.
I want my last memories with them to be happy memories.
Love,
Lindy
P.S. I'm serious. Something strange is happening. Logan started taking not one, but two showers a day. Like everyday. What the hell is going on in Logan's mind? It's madness I tell you! Madness!
Dear Diary,
I know I have written an entry in forever, but I have a good excuse...a really good one. I promise.
I got a job.
Yes, that's right, Lindy G. Watson got a real job. (Not one she accidentally stole from her friend.)
Jasmine just kissed up to her boss who already has the hots for her and bam, jobs for Delia, Logan, and I. Garrett also found himself a paying scholarship a some hospital near his college. It looks like we might be able to solve our money problems, but with every problem solved, two new ones are created.
For example, I'm not sure how Delia and Logan are going to keep their jobs. I love them both to death but neither of them are exactly 'ideal employees' and contrary to popular belief, Jasmine's finely tuned flirtation can only go so far. As of now, I'm already in love with my job.
I get to act as an 'in-store model' and within two days, I was already put in charge of the cash register...I suppose I can never lose the 'Lindy Stamp of Approval'. Besides that, I get a great employee discount and I get to hang out with my friends after school. In my opinion, it's a win-win situation.
My goal is to be able to travel 'Around the World in 80 Days' but since that is an extremely unrealistic goal, Delia suggested we go with 'Whatever We Can Afford in 8 Days'.
Other than that, I've been swamped with schoolwork. This is currently my life:
6:30- Wake up and get ready
8:00- School starts
2:00- School ends
2:30- Job Shift Starts
7:30- Job Shift Ends
8:00- Start Homework
11:00- Go to Sleep
See! No writing time in there, so this isn't my fault at all. At least I know all this hard work will pay off in the end...I hope...
Love,
Lindy
P.S. I found a receipt for flowers lying in the trash can and Jasmine received a massive bouquet of flowers today. Coincidence? I think not.