Dear Diary,

Gary's so handsome and caring! Not to mention super smart!

I wish my master would let me see him more often- but he says no, whenever I do try to go and see him. He is insistent that I do NOT interact with him, for he calls Gary a 'mongrel' – but he's much more intelligent and kinder than a lot of purebred snails I've ever come across.

Gary's master seems happy at the idea of us being together, and he's tried to persuade Squidward to at least give us his blessing- but Squidward is adamant I do not speak to Gary, I do not go near him- I'm not even allowed to utter his name whilst I am in the Tentacles household.

But I wouldn't be for much longer tonight- Gary and I are going to dinner! Oh, here comes Gary with the ladder now!

I better go now- I'll tell you about my actual date later!

Snellie