Lindsay Anderson

Looking at my girlfriend and best friend as we sit silently in the back seat of the limo as it made its way to the hospital, I don't even have to ask what they are thinking. After all, I am thinking the same thing, too. Isabel has to be okay. She just HAS to. After all, our lives would never be the same without her.

As I stepped onto the platform that would transport me from underground and on to the stage, I tried to calm my nerves. I was the opening act for the 2020 Teens Of Today Awards. I would be singing the song that my character, Stacey, sang on the show to audition to become a singer. On a different note, I am extremely excited. Not only is "Stacey Henley" a nominee for T. V. Show of the Year, but I am also a nominee for Newcomer of the Year. Even if my cast mates and I don't win, I won't be disappointed. After all, at least we were nominated.

Ever since I was a toddler, my parents and I would fly from Denver to Los Angeles to stay at our large beach house in Anderson Cove, California (a beach town located twenty miles outside of Los Angeles). I have fond memories of surfing, spending time on the beach, going shopping, etc. When my best friends and I first began touring, it was not just my parents and me enjoying the time at Anderson Cove. In fact, a new tradition had been born. Three days before our first concert on the tour (which takes place in L. A., BTW), my best friends, parents, and I would spend a few days at Anderson Cove before the tour began. This pit stop gave us a chance to relax and mentally prepare for it. As Dad drove the bus past the "Welcome To Anderson Cove" I could not help but feel excited. After all, all of us had just arrived at one of my favorite places in the entire world

Saying a prayer with my parents and best friends, I cannot help but feel both extremely excited and a teeny bit nervous. Not only will my best friends and I be going on stage in a minute, but we are going to be performing our kick-off concert for our summer tour For months now, all of us have looked forward to the kick-off concert and tour, and now it is finally here After my parents, best friends, and I say amen, it is time for my best friends and me to make our way onto the stage. After all, we have a kick-off concert to perform

Waking up in my comfortable bed, the memories of last night fill my head. Last night, I had asked the girl of my dreams/my secret love interest to share a dance with me on the beach under the moonlight and stars. Much to my happiness and excitement, she had agreed. The song that we had danced to was "You're The Inspiration" by Chicago. During the minutes that we were dancing closely, we kept our eyes locked the entire time. At one point, Isabel gently laid her head on my shoulder. Moments later, I gently rested my head on her head. It was one of those moments that I wish could have lasted forever. With this said, I also realize something. I didn't think that this could happen, but my feelings for Isabel are stronger than ever.

At Jargon High School, it is a tradition for an end of the year dance to be held for the freshmen, sophomores, and juniors on the night of the last day of school. It is one of my favorite school traditions of all time. After all, I love having the time of my life dancing with my best friends, our good friends, and the plethora of JHS students. As I pull on my black tank top, faded blue jeans, and black, strappy, low wedge heels, I cannot help but feel excited After all, tonight is going to be awesome

Making my way to dinner with my amazing girlfriend Este, awesome best friends Isabel, Wyatt, and awesome managers/ Isabel's parents, Jack, and Melanie, I cannot help but think about how tonight is our official last night in Anderson Cove. How did it go by so fast? One minute, all of us are arriving at Anderson Cove, California, and having a great time. The next, we are packing up and getting ready to leave. Even though all of us are extremely excited and pumped about touring, we are also a little sad about having to leave our second home. After all, we have had such an amazing time these past few days. As Jack pulls into the restaurant parking lot, I decide right then and there that I am going to make the last night in Anderson Cove fun and special

"I am so ready for summer to begin " Este exclaimed, keeping her eyes on the road. "In fact, I have been ready for a while now.""I have to, girl " I exclaimed, excitedly. "I am ready to go on tour ""Same " Turning her attention from the road for just a second, Este smiled at me and said, "I love touring with my best friends.""Me too." I smiled back. As Este and I made our way to our last day of school, I thought about how fun this summer was going to be In two days, my best friends, parents, and I will be leaving for the tour. Before the tour officially begins, my parents, best friends, and I will be making a small pit stop in California. Before our tour kicks off in Los Angeles, we will be spending a couple of days inAnderson Cove, California. It is tradition that before the tour officially starts, my parents, best friends, and I spend a few days at my parents and my large beach house before kicking off of the tour. Truth be told, all of us are truly excited Before Este and I could say anything else, we were pulling into our high school's parking lot.

Being a cheerleader is something that I have only fantasized and dreamed up for years. Due to the fact that I was in a wheel chair from six years old to last month, I could not act on my dream. Today, however, is a different story. In just ten minutes, I will be trying out for a spot on my school's cheer squad for next year. My best friends cheer on the squad, and it would be so cool to cheer with them, As I change from my school clothes, and into my shorts and tank top, I cannot help but feel excited. Not only do I have a killer routine, but I also have a feeling that today is going to work in my favor.

Dear Journal, Today is a big birthday for me. That's right, journal Today at 8:17 AM, I turn the big 1-8 With this said, I am spending it in the best way possible While Mom, Dad, Caitlin, and Corey have something in Orlando this morning and this afternoon (They left about fifteen minutes ago), I get to spend some alone time with my wonderful and amazing girlfriend, Courtney Due to the fact that this is the last day of our time at Henley Beach this summer (This makes me a little sad), spending time with Courtney is the best thing that I could ever ask for my birthday -Christian

It has been an entire year since I have seen my wonderful, beautiful, and amazing girlfriend. Even though we talk, text, and email, and FaceTime constantly, it is not the same as seeing her in person. With this said, you can imagine just how happy and excited I am that she and her parents are spending the summer with my family and I at our beach house The best part is that they are arriving today As I hear a car pulling up on the gravel, my heart does a flip inside of my chest. After all, I know exactly who it is who is pulling up to the beach house. Spritzing on some cologne, and running a brush through my hair, I make my way downstairs. After all, I don't want to keep my wonderful and amazing girlfriend waiting

"It smells so good in here, sweetie " Mom exclaimed, making her way into the kitchen, and giving me a big kiss on the head. "Merry Christmas, sweetie ""Merry Christmas, Mom " I smiled back, continuing to cook breakfast. "Where's Dad?""He had to run an errand, and will be back soon." Mom said, giving me a knowing smile." I wonder what kind of errand he had to run. After all, it is Christmas Day." Turning my attention back to my cooking and putting my muffins and breakfast dishes into the oven, I could not help but wonder what the errand was. It was obviously a surprise or something because Mom only gave me a knowing smile when a surprise was involved. Before I let my wonder get the best of me, I moved on to thoughts about the festivities that today would bring. Not only would there be a good breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as opening presents, but there was also my annual Christmas party to look forward to.

How is it possible that my volleyball career at Renwood High has come to a close? I asked myself. How can that even be? As Mom and I made our way to Olive Garden for the volleyball team's end of the season party, I could not help but be lost in my thoughts. Three years ago, I was a young freshmen trying out for the volleyball team. Three years later, I am a seasoned volleyball player whose teammates are practically my sisters. I also have an amazing coach. I am truly going to miss them when I am in college next year.

"So, who is all coming tonight?" Holly asked." Tonight, it is only you, me, Heather, and Kaci." I replied. "The other girls had prior engage-ments.""That's okay." Holly replied. "At least it will give us senior girls some time together before school starts.""I completely agree." I said, sincerely. As Holly and I set up and got ready for tonight's sleepover, I thought about tonight's festivities. Not only were we going to eat pizza, bake cookies, and watch movies, we were also going to go swimming in my mansion's indoor pool. In addition to these fun activities, I had a surprise up my sleeve for Heather, Holly, and Kaci. While at dinner with my wonderful boyfriend yesterday, I had asked him if he could stop by the house and say hi to the girls. To this Olly had said that he would do anything for me, and would be happy to stop by. Smiling to myself, I thought about how Holly, Heather, and Kaci would react. After all, they were big Olly Freeman fans.