Lindsay Anderson

I have been an actress since I was thirteen, and have starred on a hit t.v. show since then. I have also been living with my incredible, amazing, and favorite Aunt in L. A. since then. Even though I love acting and living in L. A., I miss my family, best friend, and good friends back in Orlando. It truly makes the times that I go back home for a visit, no matter how long or short, worthwhile. In fact, I would give anything to spend one minute or an hour with them, or even just to give them a big hug. Speaking of coming home, that is exactly what I am doing today. From today until Sunday, I will be taking a small vacation, and seeing my family, best friend, and our good friends Due to the fact that I have not been home or have seen any of them since Christmas, I am truly excited Relaxing in my first class seat, I cannot help but smile and feel excited After all, it won't be long until I see everyone

For my family's and my annual Fourth of July party, my sisters and I decided to get strapless, a-lined, knee length dresses with polka dots on them. While Rylee had decided on a navy dress with large white, polka dots, and Raini had decided on a black dress with large white polka dots, I had decided on a red dress with large white polka dots. As you have probably figured out, my sisters and I wanted to match for the party tonight As we took a plethora of selfies together, I could not help but smile It was awesome and amazing to be home for the party and weekend

"Captain, you kicked butt today at practice " Shelby, one of my good friends exclaimed. "We have a plethora of future wins with you as captain ""I hope so " I replied. "I have a good feeling about what is to come for our team this year " From 8-12 from Monday-Friday this week, mydance team and I took part in a mandatory dance camp. Even though it was hard work, it was also alot of fun After all, everyone on the team are good friends with each other. Truth be told, we are one big family." On a different note, Shan, are you excited about tonight " Shelby asked, as she pulled into the Burger King parking lot." No, I am stoked " I exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear. "After all, tonight is going to be epic "

Arriving at their cabin for the week, Nikki and Natalie let out an excited squeal. The other two girls and the counselor in the cabin did the same thing. After all, they were longtime good friends with one another. Moments later, all of them embraced in a group hug.

"Thank you so much to all of you for joining us here tonight to celebrate Jordin on her graduation and to say goodbye to her as she leaves for LA tomorrow." Dad said into the micro-phone. "Before we enjoy and devour a delicious dinner, I would like to call James O' Connell. After all, he has something very special to show everyone." As everyone clapped and as Dad took a seat by me, James came up to the front of the room." Thank you, everyone." James smiled at the crowd, as they stopped clapping. "Before I play the slideshow that I made for the graduate herself, I have something that I want to say to the graduate. Jordin, you are such an amazing person and best friend that I could ever ask for. You make me a better person. You are so many wonderful things, and I am going to truly miss you like crazy when you leave tomorrow. With this said, I wanted to make you something special for you." After everyone clapped once more, the lights dimmed, The Glee Cast's Version of "Roots Before Branches" began to play, and the slide show began.

Before the diplomas would be handed out, the plan was for my class and I to sing our class song, Mike and the Mechanics' "The Living Years". As we sang our song together, it hit me hard that today was the last day for awhile that I would be around my parents, best friend, and graduatingclass. This filled my eyes with tears. Before I knew what was happening, James was lacing his fingers through mine. Moments later, we gave each other's hands a gentle squeeze.

Ever since kinder-garten, my best friend, James, and I have called Theran Academy, a K12 school for students with learning dis-abilities, home. Over the years we made a plethora of good and long lasting friend-ships. We are even good friends with the eight other students in our grade. In fact, all of us are good friends with each other. As James and I make our way to the senior lock in, I think about all this week (aka senior week will be offering). While tonight is the lock in, and Wednes-day, is our senior field day at Walt Disney World, Thursday is our graduation Due to the fact that I will be moving to LA on Friday to start filming my t.v. show, and will be living with my favorite aunt in the entire world, I have all kinds of different emotions

Dear Journal, When I first arrived here at the beach house this summer, my heart was shattered. Three weeks later, it is healed, and stronger than ever The strength, I truly believe, is thanks to Preston. Just like my parents are and always have been, Preston has been there for me. With this said, it is not of any wonder that I have feelings for him (For the record, they are not rebound feelings. They are as real as can be.). With this said, I am going to open up my heart and ask him on a date. After all, my heart and I feel ready to do that -Paris

Walking the dark purple carpet, waving at the cheering fans, and letting the photo-graphers take pictures of me, I could not help but feel truly excited This was my third time that I had been invited to the Teens of Today Awards. Not only would I kicking off the show by performing one of my hit songs, I am also up for a couple awards: Video of the Year and Artist of the Year Like I said, I am truly excited about today

"Sweetie, wake up." Mom whispered, gently, giving my shoulder a gentle squeeze. "We're home." Slowly opening up my eyes, I slowly and groggily got up from my bed. Going over to one of the buses many windows, my heart did an excited flip inside of my chest. After all, we were back at my home in Houston, Texas.