Lindsay Anderson

As I sang the song tomy best friends and good friends, I could not help but smile. Times like these with these wonderful and amazing people meant the world to me. On a different note, this was also a song that I would sing with Rydel whenever we were together. I really enjoyed singing it with her. As I got to the second verse, I heard an additional voice singing it. Looking up with a huge grin on my face, and continuing to sing, I noticed Rydel making her way towards me, and sitting next to me. Moments later, the solo became a duet. Looking around at my best friends and good friends, their eyes were huge. While some had their hands clasped over their mouths and hearts, some were smiling and had their jaw dropped. After we finished singing, and as my best friends and good friends clapped and cheered, Rydel and I smiled at each other and gave each other a big hug.

As Amberly looked around the beautiful and large mansion that she, her parents, and their housekeeper, Jemma, now called home, Amberly's heart filled with gladness. Not only did moving to Henley Beach, Florida mean a beautiful new home, it also meant a fresh start. Back in Houston, Amberly had been bullied and tormented by her class-mates quite often. It had even gotten to the point where Amberly had a hard time trusting her peers. Just when Amberly thought that things would not get any better, something awesome happened. Her Dad had been asked to relocate to Henley Beach, Florida, and become the preacher of Henley Beach United Methodist Church. That had been back in March. Almost four months later, the Johnson family had gotten on a plane and made their way to their new home. Even though it would take time for Amberly to get to know the students at her new school (which has a zero tolerance bullying policy), and church, Amberly was willing to give it a try. After all, these people could end up being future friends one day.

So far this season, the football players of Henley Beach High (including Michael and Branson), had not lost a single game. With this said, we have had a perfect season so far. Even though we are very excited about the game, there is something else that my best friends, boyfriend and I are very excited about . Instead of having fourth period today, the students of Henley Beach High will be enjoying the Halloween talent show. I am so excited that I can barely stand it

As you have probably guessed by now, it is my best friend and band mate's eighteenth birthday. It is going to be a big day full of celebrating Amberly. Smiling to myself, I cannot help but feel happy for Amberly. After all, she is a person that deserves to be celebrated.

It is Spring Break, and I am up at the crack of dawn. At this point, you probably think that I am crazy. I mean, why wouldn't you? After all, I should be sleeping in, and not getting up at the crack of dawn as I would on a school day. However, I am up because a)My best friends and I have to be at the studio by 8:00 to start recording our first single and album, and b) I am too excited to sleep. After all, I am going to be making music with my band mates who are also my best friends.

"Dude, I am so excited and happy for you " I exclaimed, as Branson and I took our seats in our sixth period American History class. "I can't believe that you actually left a rose and a note in Amby's locker, telling her how you felt and asking her to homecoming ""It feels good knowing that I actually did something about my feelings.""From what Nicolette told me, I believe that you doing what you did could not have come at a better time.""What are you talking about?" Branson wanted to know." Nicolette told me that Amby is not going to home-coming, because no one has asked her." I explained." Amby told Nicolette this?" Branson asked, a surprised and thought-ful look crossing his face." She sure did." I replied. "Like I said, doing what you did could not have come at a better time."

For Sloane's birthday breakfast this year, Sloane and her parents had come up with the idea to have all of us over for a birthday breakfast for Sloane. In their words, this breakfast is the "pre-crazy" birthday breakfast. With this said, this breakfast was titled perfectly. After all, things were about to get crazy today. Not only were Sloane, Courtney, Alexa, and I going to the spa to have a spa morning to get ready for Sloane's party tonight. Second tonight is Sloane's birthday parties. No worries, you heard me right. Not only is Sloane having the big party at the hotel, but she is also having a sleepover at her mansion with Alexa, Courtney, ten of our closest friends, and myself. Like I said, today is going to be a whole bunch of crazy.

I have a feeling that today is going to be a great day. Well, as great as a day it can be when you are in the hospital. I am going to make it a great day because today is my eighteenth birthday.

Tonight is Henley Beach United Methodist Church's youth group's end of summer lock in. What this means is that the students and youth leaders will be locked inside of the youth building for one night, and participating in fun activities. Ever since Amberly had heard about it, she had immediately wanted to go. After all, she had quickly became good friends with everyone in the youth group.

As I jump out of bed, make my way to my bathroom, and turned on the shower, I think about what this Christmas Day would bring. Not only would my family and extended family get to spend time together eating, chatting, and open gifts, as well as me hosting my third annual Christmas party, but I would also be hosting my third annual Christmas sleepover. This is the party after the party. This is where Gia, my best friend, Nicolette and seven of our close friends(who would also be attending my Christmas party) would be coming together for a fun Christmas sleepover filled with gossip, tasty treats, and a whole lot of fun. Even though this day brings on alot, I love this holiday, especially everything and everyone that comes with it

Tonight was the 25th Annual Winter Music Awards. It was also the band's second time to be invited back. Not only were they up for Single Of The Year and Album Of The Year, They were also up for Artist Of The Year. Last year, Amberly, Branson, Michael, and Nicolette had won Single Of The Year and Album Of The Year. This year, their goal was to nab all three awards. Even if they didn't win all or any, it would still be more than okay with the band. After all, they had been invited back again to one of the biggest awards shows of the year.

At this exact time yesterday, Amberly wasn't planning on going to homecoming. However, Branson, my other best friend, asked her last minute in the sweetest way possible. He also told Amberly how he felt about her, and asked her to be his girlfriend. To both questions, Amberly had said yes

Pulling into one of the many open parking lots at Henley Beach High School, sixteen year old Amberly Lindsey turned off the engine. Looking at herself in the rearview mirror, Amberly did a once over. Her makeup looked perfect (Even though she did not need it, Amberly started wearing it last year) and her hair was pulled up in a nice and beautiful high ponytail. Truth be told she looked ready to tryout for cheer-leading. In fact, that is what she was about to do.

As I get ready for Calum and Veronica to pick me up and go to the hospital to visit Lila, a little bit of sadness fills my heart. Not for me, but for Lila. Six months ago, Lila was diagnosed with Leukemia, and was instantly checked into the cancer hospital. She has resided there ever since. With all of my heart, I wish that she did not have to deal with this, especially today. As her boyfriend, I wish that it was me in the hospital and dealing with this instead of Lila. That is how much I love her.

Dear Journal, After working hard finishing our first album, going to photo shoots, and doing a plethora of other fun things that have to do with our music, the band and I finally get a break. Don't get me wrong, we love doing what we do and working with Angela and the other staff. However, the band and I need a little break. Well, journal, that is exactly what we are going to get. At 10:00 am, my best friends, some of the kids from our youth group, and I will be heading to church camp. The camp is located in a small town outside of Titusville. The camp is called Mount Mist Church Camp, and it will be my first time going to this camp. With this said, I am so excited about going to camp, I can hardly wait -Amberly

Around the time that Nicolette, Amberly, Branson, Michael, and Pastor Tim had gone backstage for a word of prayer before the service began, Ms. Angela Hartzman, the founder and owner of Hartzman Records, was taking a seat in the front row. She was 40 years old, and had attended HBUMC since she was a baby. She thought highly of Pastor Lindsey, as well as the entire Lindsey family. After all, they were very nice people. On a different note, Angela had heard that Amberly and her best friends made up the worship band and could really sing. With this said, Angela wanted to see if the rumors were true. After all, she was looking for new talent for her agency. If the rumors were true, Amberly and her best friends could be exactly what Angela was looking for

My best friends, boyfriend, and I are having to miss Christmas Eve Services (as well as our parents), because the band and I are presenting and performing at the 2018 Winter Music Awards tonight. Not only are we up for Single Of The Year and Album Of The Year, we are also up for Artist Of The Year. We are so excited about tonight that we can barely stand it

Dear Journal, Today is my first day of school, and for the first time in a long time, I am not dreading it. In fact, I am very excited I think it is because my best friends(All of whom are sophomores like I am), good friends from my youth group, and my cheer squad go to that school. On a different note, I am ready to let go of the past, and focus on my fresh start that God has granted me. After all, I can tell that my future at my new school looks bright -Amberly

As my parents and I make our way to Pulman Stadium, I could not help but feel happy. It is official. I am graduating high school tonight.

For eleven years, Caroline had been bound to a wheel chair. Two months ago, she had started going to physical therapy. Much to Caroline and her parent's happiness, she had been assigned to Elizabeth for her physical therapy. As the months had gone by, Caroline had grown stronger. However, she had not tried walking yet. However, today was different. Today was the day where Caroline would be attempt-ing to walk again.