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Chapter 4

December 25th

Christmas morning! Yesterday I gave my friends their presents and they gave me mine. I got a beautiful necklace-a heart shaped amythest pendant on a silver chain dripping with rhinestones-from Michael. It's amazing! I'll always wear it.
I gave Michael my present, which he loved (of course). Lilly gave me the newest Dirty Dancing video, Tina gave me a romance guide, Shameeka gave me some awesome jewellry, Ling Su gave me a funky photo album, and Boris gave me a book (to read on the plane, he told me). Grandmere was sort of surprised that I'd given her jewellry, but mom, dad, and Mr.G all liked their presents. Mom gave me travel journals, so when I come back from the trip, she and Mr. G could read all about it (I must also write one for Michael too, to let him know how I am, what I'm doing, how I am with the baby, where we are etc), but I must NOTmention the future prince or princess in mom and Mr.G's travel journal (well-mine-but they're going to read it)! Dad gave me a digital camera so I could take photos on the trip! This is probably the best present I got (apart from Michael's, of course). I'm leaving in three days!

LATER

Michael and I just got back from the "Big Wong" Chinese restaurant. We had a really fun time talking. He also said how beautiful that necklace looked on me, and that it suited me really well. I'm at his house right now, just hanging out with him in his room, watching him play his guitar. He's so talented!
Every once in a while, he looks up at me and gazes for a second, and looks back at his guitar. Oh, I have to go. He's finished his song now and wants to hold me.

December 27th

Oh hey, sorry for not writing. I'm preparing for...tomorrow! I can't believe it came! Well, almost. Michael called about four times today, saying he'd really miss me and I love you, and can I drive you to the airport tomorrow?
I said sure he could, of course. Right now my room is a mess, and I'm trying to get most of my clothes into one suitcase (hahaha), and Fat Louie is lying around watching me. I'll miss him, too! I really hope my mom doesn't forget to feed him.
The phone just rang. It was Lilly.
"How's it going?"She asked.
"Not well,"I answered, "my room looks like it got attacked by a hurricane!"
She laughed. "I'm still packing,"she said, "Boris said it only took him a day."
"A DAY? For a ten month trip?"
"I know! It's crazy. He's like Mr.Fast-Guy or something."
"hahaha. I wonder how many clothes he brought."
"I hope it's more than five!"
"Yeah."
"So how is Michael going to live without you for ten months?"
"I have no idea. I hope he'll stay committed to me and all. I'm writing him a travel journal."
"That's a good idea."
We talked for ten more minutes until she said, "sorry, I should get back to packing. Talk to you later!"
"Okay. Bye!"

I wonder how Michael WILL stay committed to me? I mean, no seeing and going out with your girlfriend for ten months straight? That's gotta be harsh. Poor Michael! Tomorrow is the last day I'm going to see him...and I won't see him for more than half a whole year!

December 28th

December 28th
Michael,
I know this day is going to be really hard for you. I want more than anything for you to come along! I'm sorry we have to be apart for all this time! I'll miss you like crazy. I will keep you updated on EVERYTHING. Today I'm feeling very excited, yet sad at the same time because I'll miss you and my family and all. I should go now because I'm leaving soon! I'm going to see you in a few minutes.
Love you always,
Mia xoxoxo

December 28th
Mom and Mr.G's travel journal
Hey-today is it! I'm actually leaving! I gotta go because Michael's picking me up. Later!
Mia xoxo

Wow! Today's the day! Michael's here, and I can't wait to see him. I'll write later on the plane.

LATER

It was SO hard to say good bye to Michael! It was like he couldn't let go of me. He kissed me and held me until I had to say in a firm voice, "I have to go now."
He had tears in his eyes as he let me go. My mom was crying when I had to leave, too. I told her and Mr.G that I'd give them my travel book when I came back. I'm here beside Tina, Lilly is beside Boris, and Shameeka is beside her other friend, Xia Li Zhang. We're flying to London, then catchinga flight to GREECE!

December 30th
Michael,
I'm here in Athens, Greece! We're staying here for two weeks and after that we're going to travel to the Greek islands, like Cyprus. It's very hot and humid here! We're staying in this nice hotel, and I'm sharing a room with Lilly and Tina. I miss you already! The baby's okay. I'm not showing yet. When I do, they'd better not make me go home!
Well, I mean, I want to see you (of course) but I've always wanted to travel around Europe!
Tomorrow afternoon we're going to see some of the ancient temples. I can't wait to take pictures and go shopping and stuff. I'm going to buy you something from every country I go to (don't worry, I won't go overboard).
I hope you'll be able to handle not seeing me for ten months. I will try to handle it. Of course, I will also try to call you but I have to figure out all the time differences. Love you so much,
Mia xoxoxo

December 30th
(M and Mr.G's)
Here in Athens! It's so hot and humid! I'm in a nice hotel right now, sharing a room with Lilly and Tina. We have a lot of fun just chatting at night time, and hanging out with Shameeka during the day. Tomorrow all of us are going to the ancient temples of the gods and goddesses and all of that stuff. I'll be sure to take photos (duh).
This morning was so fun. The four of us girl friends (and Shameeka's other friend Xia Li Zhang) sat with us and had breakfast together. It was like a buffet. Cool, huh?
Well I gotta go now! bye
Mia xoxo

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