Lindsay Anderson

"Are you okay, girl?" Natalie asked, giving my back a small rub." No." I replied. "I told Nick how I felt about him, and he laughed in my face and asked how he could love someone like me.""The true question is how could YOU like someone like HIM?" Natalie said, gently. "The truth is, girl, Nick is a fool for what he said, and I can only imagine how hurt you must be." Before I could say anything more, it was time for my parents, Natalie, and I to say a prayer before I went on stage. With this said, I got up from my seat, hugged my best friend, and made my way out of the dressing room to the backstage.

"Thank you so much for taking me out for my birthday, Nick " Nikki smiled. "I truly appreciate it ""Anytime " Nick smiled back. "I had a great time tonight ""Me too "Today was Nikki's eighteenth birthday, and it had been a big yet fun day While Nikki had enjoyed a birthday breakfast at IHOP with her parents, she and Nikki had spent the afternoon at the spa After Nikki had returned home and gotten cleaned up, it had been time for her and Nick to go out for her birthday dinner. Fast forward to now, they were arriving at his mansion to enjoy some ice cream sundaes. Truth be told, it was and had been the perfect day. As Nick and Nikki arrived at and opened the door, and turned on the lights, Nikki's parents, Nick's parents, and about 35 of their closest friends came out of hiding and yelled "surprise "

As I followed Amelia into her family's mansion and to where Abel and Aidan were, I could not help but smile and feel excited Tonight was Amelia's annual Christmas party. Due to the fact that this gave me a chance to hang out with my best friends and a plethora of our good friends, I looked forward to this annual party greatly

As Aunt Aimee and I headed to LAX so I could catch my flight to Dallas for Christmas break, I thought about how grateful I was that my favorite aunt in the entire world was letting me live with her while I am filming my show. Even though I have lived with her since I was ten, it felt much shorter than that. That was due to the fact that I was having the time of my life living in Los Angeles. Don't get me wrong, I miss my family and besties greatly every day. However, I am still able to have a great time in LA with my Aunt and plethora of friends, including all of my cast mates and directors. Moving on, I am extremely excited about seeing my family and besties After all, it has been awhile since I have seen them

"Okay, guys, it is official " Pauline exclaimed. "Preston is officially eighteen years old ""To Preston " Porter smiled, holding up his glass of orange juice." To Preston " All of us cheered, gently clinking our glasses together. As Mom, Dad, Preston, Pauline, Porter, and I sat around our large breakfast table at IHOP, I could not help but feel genuinely happy. Today was my longtime good friend Preston's eighteenth birthday, and it was going to be a big day. After breakfast, all of us were going to head to Orlando to go to Sea World for the day. Afterwards, we were going to come back to the beach house, and relax. Tonight, we were going to enjoy a good dinner, and some cake. Truth be told, a good day was going to be had by all

Sitting up in my room, and listening to Wilson Phillips, I worked on writing a new song. After all, I needed a good distraction. Last Sunday, my best friend, Nick, and I got into a big argument and had not spoken to each other since. Truth be told, I wasn't mad anymore. I just wanted my best friend back that's all. Before I could continue writing my song, the doorbell rang. Since I was the only one home, I went downstairs to answer it.

For my birthday this year, fifty guests, including my best friends had been invited to my birthday/ goodbye barbeque. Much to my happiness and excitement, all fifty guests had shown up. As all of us talked, laughed, and hung out with each other and waited for my dad to finish barbequing the food, I could not help but smile. After all, this was the most perfect way to celebrate my birthday, and say goodbye to everyone.

"I am so excited about the graduation party tonight " Giselle exclaimed. "I have been looking forward to this for weeks ""Same here " Gabby piped. "Mom and Dad are so cool to let the guys join us in our graduation sleepover ""They sure are " I added. "Tonight is going to rock "To celebrate our high school graduation, Gabby and Giselle had asked their parents if their longtime boyfriends/ my best guy friends, Gandon and Geoff, our other best guy friend/ my longtime secret love interest, Gabe, and I could gather at their mansion and have a co-ed sleepover. Much to our excitement, they had said yes

For my birthday, my family and I had rented out the Hotel Icon ballroom for my eighteenth birthday party. With this came all 150 guests that had been invited, great food, and dancing that would begin in a few minutes. Truth be told, it was the most perfect birthday celebration that I could ask for for my eighteenth birthday

As my wonderful parents (the band's managers) prayed over my best friends and me before we went on stage, excitement and nerves filled my heart. Tonight was the band's and my kick off concert for our tour, and it was taking place in our hometown of Los Angeles, California. With this said, I hoped and prayed with all of my night that tonight would go well. As everyone said amen, it was time for my best friends and I to make our way on stage, and give our fans and awesome concert

"My heart is so broken that it hurts to breathe." I said, tears filling my eyes. "I know that I did the right thing for myself, but I didn't know that the aftermath of the situation would be this hard.""I can appreciate what you are going through, and am so very sorry that you are going through it." Preston said, gently, giving the upper part of my back a gentle rub. "I am always here for you if you need, to talk, cry, vent, etc.""I appreciate that, Preston, and right back at you." After all of us had returned from dinner, Preston had asked me if I wanted to take a walk on the beach with him, just the two of us. Instantly, I had said yes. After all, time with Preston sounded good. As we walked on the beach, I was able to calmly express and release how I was feeling. Truth be told, walking on the beach with Preston and him being there for me was helping a lot.

"Every-thing seems to be going quickly today " I said, as James and I waited in line to board Slinky Dog Dash. "I have been to Walt Disney World more times than I can count, and it has never gone this fast before ""I agree with you on that one " James piped. "It is probably because the park seems to have less people than usual.""Probably." I agreed. At 10:00 this morning, my class, our teachers, and I had arrived at Disney's Hollywood Studios. By the time that we had had lunch at noon, we had ridden three rides and had gone to a couple of shows. After lunch, we had all headed to Slinky Dog Dash. After all, that is the ride that all of us wanted to ride together. As all of us waited in line, I could not help but smile to myself. After all, this was the best Senior Field Day that I could ever ask for

Back in October, my cast and I had found out that we would be getting a two week Christmas vacation. Afterwards, my Dad and I came up with the idea of me coming home on Christmas Day, and surprising everyone at my family's annual Christmas party. Truth be told, this surprise is definitely one that I am very excited about

"How are you guys feeling about the party tonight?" Marnie inquired. "Just to let you know in advance, there are alot of Harley twins fans who will be at the party.""We are definitely excited to be partying with you guys and your friends " Jamie replied." We sure are " Julie smiled. "It's been awhile since we have partied and hung out with people our own age ""That's good " Sicily smiled and exclaimed. "This party is going to rock "As the limo escorted the four girls to Hyatt Regency Dallas, the girls excitedly chattered. After all, a good time was definitely going to be had by all tonight

"You came " Maggie exclaimed, gibing Monica a big hug. "I am so glad that you are here ""Me too " Monica smiled and exclaimed, giving Maggie a big hug. "Sorry that I am late.""No worries " Maggie replied. "Everyone is eating pizza in the kitchen if you want to join us ""Sounds good "As Monica followed Maggie into the kitchen, she could not help but smile. After all, she had a strong feeling that tonight was going to be awesome