Lindsay Anderson

In just forty five minutes, my high school graduation would begin. Even though I am very excited, I am also sad. Today will be the last time that I see my fellow graduates for awhile. This is due to the fact that I am moving to L. A. in two days. Even though I am excited about this move, as well as living with my amazing and awesome Aunt and Uncle, it is still hard for me to have to say goodbye.

As my amazing counselor, cabin mates/ longtime good friends, and I made our way from the mess hall to the worship center, I could not help but feel excited. Tonight was the first Monday night talent show of the summer, and I was pumped Not only was tonight's talent show going to be awesome, it was also going to be a good ice breaker. Finally, it would help the new campers and old get to know each other, and show off what they could do Truth be told, I am very excited about tonight

Getting ready for her sleepover birthday party tonight, eighteen year old Cyndra found herself thinking of the wonderful things that today had brought so far. Not only had it brought the first day of the week long Fall break, but it had also brought awesome gifts, a breakfast with her parents and best friends, mani/ pedi, haircut, and a shopping spree with Allie. Truth be told, it had been a great birthday, so far However, it was about to get even better Tonight, Allie, Cyndra, and eight of their good girl friends from church and school would be gathering at Cyndra's mansion for a fun filled sleepover Truth be told, it was going to be awesome

As my best friends and made our way from the spa (We received massages, facials, and mani/pedis) to the Galleria to partake in some summertime/camp shopping, my mind went to thinking about camp. Credlocke Christian Camp has two sessions: Session one is in June, and session two takes part in July. This year, my best friends and I will be attending the first session. As the limo dropped off my besties and me at the Galleria, I could not help but feel excited After all, this summer was going to be epic

Ding-dong Quickly making my way downstairs, excitement filled my heart. Due to the fact that they had left for camp the Monday before I had arrived back home, and had not gotten home until dinner time last night, I had not seen my best friends since I lad left for L. A. and had returned home. With this said, you can only imagine how much I had missed them Moving on let me tell you a little bit about today. Today is my eighteenth birthday. For my birthday this year, I didn't want a big party. Instead, all I wanted for my birthday was a sleepover birthday party with my best friends Thankfully, that is what I am getting

As the girls arrived at their room, and put their things away, they excitedly chattered about how much fun this summer was going to be Not only would Summer be spending the summer with her best friends and secret crush, but she would also be spending the summer with her good friends, too Even though she was a little nervous about meeting the Priors, Fiona was also excited, too After all, they were new people to get to know, and very likely to become friends with She was also excited about getting to spend the summer with her best friend and her family After all, it was because of them that she and her brother were even here in the first place

A few days ago, Cole and Freddie had decided that they were going to ask Fiona and Summer out on a double date. However they wanted to make it special. They were going to buy two roses and two cards and put them on the girls' beds for them to find. This morning, they had bought the roses and cards. Now it was time to carry out the plan. After watching Fiona, Darsey, Ellie, and Summer sunbathing on the beach, the guys went to the Fiona and Summer's bedroom and placed the roses and cards on the beds.

Dear Journal, I may be sun burned, but I am also very happy Today has been a very amazing and awesome Independence Day so far Not only did we attend the parade, eat a good breakfast and lunch, but the girls and I partook in a fun filled photo shoot on the beach It truly was a blast Moving on, the fun is going to continue tonight Not will we be barbequing tonight, but we are also going to watch the fireworks under the stars. Truth be told, it is going to be a fun evening -Summer

As Mom exited my room, fresh tears filled my eyes. On Monday, Ansel and I had gotten into a huge fight. We both had said some things that we didn't mean. We hadn't spoken since. As the week had gone on, my anger had turn into sadness, and the wish of taking back what I said hit my heart hard. Moving on, the fight between Ansel and me, as well as the fact that her lived over 1,000 miles away and couldn't be here tonight, were the main reasons why I did not want to go to homecoming. After all, I would be one of the only ones there without a date. Originally, this hadn't bothered me, and I was planning to go in the first place. I had even bought the beautiful dress and shoes. However, since the fight, going to homecoming just didn't interest me anymore.

"Before I play the first slow song of the evening, a Shiloh Jacobs has something that he wants to say to a certain someone in this room, as well as dedicate this song to her." Derek, the camp activities coordinator, said. "Everyone, please welcome Shiloh." As all of us clapped and cheered as Shiloh made his way up to the stage, I could not help but wonder what was going on. What did my best friend and secret love interest have up his sleeve?

"You look mesmerizing tonight, sweetheart." Ansel smiled, taking my hand in his. "You really do.""Thanks, honey, you don't look too bad yourself." I smiled and blushed at the same time. "Thank you so much for doing this. I appreciate it more than you will ever know.""It is truly a pleasure of mine." Ansel smiled, gently kissing my hand. "I have been looking forward to this for awhile now." As the limo whisked us from my family's and my mansion to Hotel Icon. I could not help but feel excited My boyfriend who lived over 1,000 miles away was here, and escorting me to my school's homecoming dance It truly could not get any better than this

Dear Journal, Today is my eighteenth birthday, and it has been magnificent Not only did I get amazing gifts, as well as enjoy a birthday breakfast and lunch with my parents, but I also got to take part in a girls afternoon with my best friends, Kathryn and Shelby Not only did we get our hair, toes, and nails done, but we also went dress shopping for our dinner outing tonight Moving on, I am truly excited about tonight's dinner Even though I am a little sad that it will be the last girls dinner before my parents, Wesley's parents, Wesley (Much to my excitement, we will be touring together this summer ) and I leave for tour on Sunday, I am truly excited about it After all, I will be enjoying a nice dinner with two people who mean the world to me -Merc

The last time that I saw my parents and best friends was right after school ended back in May. Two days after school ended, I boarded my tour bus with my amazing manager and good friend, Kate, as well as her husband, my body guard and good friend, Jeff. As I step off of the tour bus with my things in hand, I step off of the bus and onto my mansion's driveway. Even though it was awesome and amazing to be on tour, it is equally as nice to be home.