Lindsay Anderson

Dear Journal, Today was the first day of Dinah, Dylan, and my week at Montag Christian Camp. For Dinah, it was her first time attending this camp. She had attended another Christian camp before over the years before she moved to Dallas. From what I understand from her and Dylan, Dinah had a great first day. Not only are she and Dylan the only campers in their cabin, they also have Rachel as their camp counselor. She is truly one of the most awesome camp counselors ever. From what I also understand, the other people (campers and counselors alike) took to her quickly. I am not surprised by this at all. After all, Dinah is one of the nicest, genuine, and down to earth people ever, and it is not hard to get attached to her quickly. Speaking of Dinah, I have decided to finally come clean to her this week about how I feel about her. I have held it in too long, and don't think that I can hold it anymore.-Doug

As the tour bus made its way to the performance center, Everly took a deep breath. In just two hours, her first concert of the tour would be kicking off. Was she nervous? A little. Excited? More than anything. After all, her best friends, as well as Tom and Tori, would be there to cheer her on.

"I think the best thing that we can do for ourselves at this point is to give it everything that we have, and try to have fun tonight." I said, applying some mascara to my lashes. Giving Everly a gentle look, I put my hand over hers and said, "I know it's hard not talking to the boys. It's hard for me, too.""I just wish we weren't in this situation." Everly sighed." Same here, girl." I replied. "Same here." As Everly and I got ready for Etterton's Christmas Ball, I replayed the argument that Everly and I had had with our boyfriends once more. At one moment, Everly, our boyfriends, and I were partaking in good conversation. The other, Everly and I were involved in a screaming match with the boys, and just like Wesley and Toby, were saying things that we didn't mean. It had ended with me slamming the door in the guys' faces. This happened on Tuesday night, and Everly and I had not spoken to the guys ever since, and vice versa. At first, Everly and I had agreed that we would not speak to the guys until they apologized. . At this point, however, Everly and I are willing to make the first move if it meant calling a truce with the guys. After all, we hate fighting with them.

Today is a day that my best friends and I have been looking forward to for a little while Today is a relaxation day and it is going to take place at the beautiful, white sanded, blue, clear watered beach of Anderson Cove, California. This small and beautiful beach town is located fifteen miles outside of Los Angeles. Since I have a show in L. A. tomorrow, Anderson Cove is the perfect place to relax and chill with everyone before tomorrow's festivities.

Dear Journal, Ever since my family and Reese's family arrived at the beach house on Monday, things have changed between Reese and me. Instead of arguing and bickering like we have done in the past, we are getting along, taking a part in actual conversation, and like spending time together. With this said, we have a new connection than we had before. Truth be told, I like it.-Farrah

Dressed in my strapless sweetheart neck lined, above knee champagne colored poufy skirted dress, silver strappy, low heels, small, dainty, silver chandelier earrings, and my hair in a beautiful, messy side bun, I await for the DJ to welcome me into the Hyatt Regency ballroom. When I make my grand entrance, my parents, best friend, boyfriend, and a plethora of our good friends are going to cheer for me. Tonight all of us are going to dance, eat great food, and enjoy the wonderful evening awaiting us. What is with the dressing up and party in the ballroom for, you ask? Well, I am more than happy to tell you that today is my eighteenth birthday.

"I don't think that we could pack anymore into this day if we tried " Mom said. "It has gotten so busy ""I could not agree more " I replied, sincerely. "Thankfully, you, Dad, and I have our vacation with the Clarkson's to look forward to." Like it was acknowledged before, today was turning into quite a busy day Not only had my parents and I had the 9:30 AM contemporary church service this morning, but we also had the Christmas Eve Eve service to attend tonight (This was the service that I would be singing a solo at). In between that, we had lunch and my fashion show. Finally, my best friends and I had our annual Christmas dinner and gift exchange. Even though all of these things were fun, as well as me looking forward to them, it packed up the day pretty quickly.

Tomorrow, my longtime boyfriend, Toby, our best friends, Wesley and Everly, and Tom and Tori will be heading out on Everly's summer U. S. tour All of us are so excited about this that we can barely stand it Before we go on tour, however, Toby, Wesley, Everly, and I have to get cleaned up and ready.

Today was a big day for the students of Etterton Christian School. It was the last day of school, and the first day of summer vacation. For seventeen year old Everly Brown, it meant that it was time for her to go on her U. S. summer tour. Speaking of her U. S. tour, Everly had plenty to be excited about. Not only would she be leaving on Sunday, but she would be asking her best friends to join her on tour. Everly and her parents had already asked all of the parents, and they had instantly agreed. This was going to make Everly's surprise for her best friends even more sweet. As the four best friends made their way to Chick-Fil-A, Everly could not help but feel excited. After all, she had a big surprise in store for them.

For those of you who don't know, Stevens Modeling Agency is a Christian modeling agency for peoples ages 13-65. It is a very successful, legitimate, and well known modeling agency. All of their lives, Dinah and Dylan had dreamed of modeling with them. As Heather arrived at their table, the girls were both stunned yet excited. After all, Heather Stevens was approaching their table.

"Are you okay, Captain?" My best friend and co-captain, Everly, asked. "You seem distracted.""I am a little bit, Captain." I replied. "I am just trying to process the fact that today is our last competition of our high school careers.""You are not the only one going through that, I promise." Everly said, gently, wrapping her arm around me. "However, the best thing that we can do right now is to go out on stage with our team and give it our all like we always do.""Agreed." I said, as my best friend and I embraced in a side hug. As I finished getting dressed in my outfit, and did my dance makeup, I felt confident and excited. After all, my best friend, dance team, and I had a dance to show off that Everly and I choreo-graphed and put together.

As I awake in my bed and stretch, I cannot help but smile and feel happy. My favorite holiday has finally arrived Today is Christmas Day, and I cannot feel more excited Not only will my parents and I enjoy a big lunch, as well as exchanging gifts, but my boyfriend, best friends, and some of our close friends will be coming over tonight for my annual Christmas party. Without a doubt it is going to be an exciting day

Tonight is my school's Sadie Hawkins dance. I have looked forward to this dance all week, and now it is finally here. One of the reasons that I have been looking forward to this dance is because of the fact that I am going with my best friend and secret love interest, Doug. Even though it had made me a little nervous, I had gone through with asking him. I am very proud of myself for doing so.

Tonight is a big night for the high school kids of Dexton Academy, my best friend, girlfriend, and me. Tonight is our annual Christmas ball. Besides Prom and Homecoming, the Christmas ball is one of the most anticipated dances of the year.

"I still cannot believe that we are actually doing this tonight " Kaci exclaimed, as she and Everly received their mani/ pedis. "Thank you so much for asking me to do this It is such an honor ""I am glad that you feel that way, because it means the world to me that you agreed to do this "A couple of weeks ago, the girls and their dance team had competed at State and won Not only had the dance team won State, Kaci and Everly had won first place in the duo division Fast forward two weeks later. Tonight is Everly's Christmas Eve Concert. Even though tonight would be like most concerts that Everly performed, it was also going to be a little different. Last week, Everly had asked Kaci how she would feel if she and Everly performed their State winning solo at the concert tonight. Instantly, Kaci had agreed.

Dear Journal, Today is a big day for my teammates, best friend, dance teacher and me. Today we will be competing against forty nine other states for the title of 2019 National Dance Champions Just like at State, I will be dancing a solo, as well as dancing a group dance with my best friend and teammates. All of us have worked hard to get to Nationals. With this said, I really want us to win today Even though it is an exciting day, it is also a sad one for me. This is the first competition that Mom will not be at. Even though I miss her like crazy every day, I miss her even more today. With this said, I am so thankful to have Daddy. Even though we have always been close and had a strong bond, we have become closer and our bond has become stronger. Helping each other through the grief over these past couple of months has strengthened our relationship. Continuing to speak of Dad, he has thankfully gotten permission to watch me do my solo and group dance from backstage. Bea has also thankfully gotten the permission to watch my solo from backstage, too. Knowing that these two will be watching me gives me a form of comfort and peace. After all, this is one of those times where I need them now more than ever.-Beverly

Dear Journal, Today is Thanksgiving Day, and I am feeling beyond thankful. Not only is my cancer gone, and I am out of the hospital, but I am with my family, best friends, and their parents for Thanksgiving. Last year, I celebrated Thanksgiving in the hospital. Even though my wonderful and amazing parents were there to help me celebrate, it was nowhere near the same as celebrating it at home with everyone. I am truly thankful for a plethora of people and things, especially being able to celebrate Thanksgiving with my parents and the people that we love.-Addison

As Addison and her parents made their way to the meeting room, curiosity filled her heart. What good news did Dr. Morris have for her and her family? Before she could ask herself a second question, Addison and her parents had arrived at the meeting room." Hi, guys " Dr. Morris greeted. "Come on in '

As Addison and her parents made their way home, she could not feel any more happy. After a long time of being in the hospital, she was finally out. Not only would she finally be able to spend time with her family and sweet cat, but Addison would finally be able to go back to home school. On a different note, Addison was finally able to hang out with her best friends and plethora of good friends again. Speaking of her best friends and good friends, Addison had an idea. "Guys, do you think that we could stop by Andrea's?" Addison asked. "I want to surprise her.""Sounds like a plan to me." Mr. White smiled." Me too." Mrs. White added. "After all, it is on the way home."