“Confessions of a Middle School Girl”
A Not So Fictional Documentation of a Friendship
By, Brittany Hedderman
7th Grade
Dear Diary,
There is this boy in my math class. I really like him. He is a tennis player and in band. He plays trombone. He wears all white sneakers and is super smart and funny. His name is Robert.
Dear Diary,
We took a field trip to NYC yesterday. I was so excited that Robert was on my bus. He has no idea I have a crush on him. We had so much fun. He even gave me his sweater when I got cold. I didn’t want to give it back, but I did.
8th Grade
Dear Diary,
I can’t believe I graduated 8th grade. It has been busy the last few days. My friends and I had an awesome time at Town Park Day. I wore my cute new Delia’s bathing suit. I hung out with the girls, Dan, David, and Robert. Robert had a Survivor bandana that somehow became our entertainment for a chunk of the day. He loves that show. I’ve never seen it but maybe I should watch it? We also had our boat cruise. The girls came to my house to get ready and then we took a limo! We danced a ton and I even danced with Robert. He still has no idea I like him.
High School
(High School is a blur. Chronology is estimated.)
Dear Diary,
Yesterday was Halloween. Everyone came to my house and then we went to Surrey Mall to go trick or treating. There were some great costumes. Flor was a detective and Robert dressed up as a Boy Scout in his old Cub Scout uniform. Some jerk stole my backpack full of candy, but no fear Robert and I chased him down and retrieved the precious cargo.
Dear Diary,
I love Monday nights. Catie, Robert, and I have Religious Ed where Mrs. Sellitti gets us pizza and lets us watch Fear Factor. Last night we made chocolates for charity. Not a bad night.
Dear Diary,
Last night was Junior Prom. I do not know what everyone was talking about saying that the highlight was buying your dress and it is all down hill from there. My friends and I all had a great time. Afterwards we slept over at Robert’s and ate so much food that his mom had made. We played Hide and Seek at 2AM and then decided to watch the movie SAW. I am way too big of a baby for that movie.
Dear Diary,
Yesterday was one of my last Cross Country meets up at Saratoga State Park. I got a PR and it was one of those truly beautiful fall days. After our races, Robert and I walked around while indulging in our favorite post-race snack – Ramen Cup of Noodles. He ate most of mine too.
Real Life
Dear Diary,
Last night was awesome. We had our traditional gathering at the Unity Clock and then went out to the most random bar downtown. It was so great to see all my friends from school. I hadn’t seen so many of them in years.
Dear Diary,
Today, after a year of training, I finished my half marathon. As I stood on the start line in my bright pink running shorts (required flare) and Robert’s jersey my eyes began to tear. A year ago, I lost one of the most intelligent, imaginative, comedic, and compassionate people I knew. I have spent the last year, like so many people that knew him, trying to make sense of it all. I decided I was going to do everything in my power to honor his life, and to start it would be through a love we both shared – running. It only seemed appropriate for it to be in Saratoga. As I lay here icing my knee I am not sure what I will do this coming year to honor him – probably something charity related. I hope he knows how much I miss him, but how I felt his presence so many times this last year. Whether it was out running, the random time “Sexo Por La Playa” played on my Pandora, Nicky and mines’ Ramen dinners, or whenever they played a swing dance song at a wedding. I miss you dear friend. The life you lived was nothing short of inspirational.
It was a great success for everyone involved.
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