Friday, December 19, 2014

Sep. 22, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 22, 2000 Today was ok. I had a Future Problem Solving meeting. Altogether it was a fun day. I went to work.

Sep. 21, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 21, 2000 Today was a good school day. After school I went to the dentist and watched Maggie and Kai.

Sep. 20, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 20, 2000 Today I had a good time. School was fun. After school I had a debate meeting which was good. Then I basically just hung out with Tom. It was a good day.

Sep. 19, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 19, 2000 Today I went to school. It was a fun time. Afterward I went to youth and had a good time.

Sep. 18, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 18, 2000 Today I was late for school. I brought a big bag of cookies to school and that was fun. I didn’t do a lot of homework. After school I worked for a while. Then I came home and talked on the phone. I then did some homework.

Sep. 17, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 17, 2000 Today I went to church. After church I went to BYD which was fun. Dinner was good.

Sep. 16, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 16, 2000 Today I worked and had a good time. I then went shopping with Tom. All in all it was a good day.

Sep. 15, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 15, 2000 Today was an ok school day. I had a pretty good time. After school I got a haircut. Other than that my day was fairly empty except for hanging out with Tom.

Sep. 14, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 14, 2000 Today was fun. In foods class I made a bunch of desserts and ate them throughout the day. I had a Spanish test. After school I had work for 3 hrs which was fun. It was a good day.

Sep. 13, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 13, 2000 Today was fun at school. I got a good grade on my math test. I went to a debate meeting after school, which was fun. After that I hung out and talked to Chantal Kidman on the phone. All in all it was a good day.

Sep. 12, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 12, 2000 Today was an ok school day. I had a good time. After school I worked on debate. I then had Scouts and had fun there.

Sep. 11, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 11, 2000 Today was a ok day. It was a good school day. Susan came to seminary for the the first time since her appendix was out. I got off work early because of some thunderstorms we been having.

Sep. 10, 2000 - 15 years old

9-10-2000 Today was Sunday. I had BYC in the beginning of church and I need to work on reactivating some kids in my quorum. I was officially set apart as teacher’s quorum president. After church we had school blessings. All in all it was a good Sunday.

Sep. 9, 2000- 15 years old

Sep 9, 2000 Today I went to work for 8 hrs. Afterward, I played golf with Pat (I beat him). Then we went to a stake Barn dance thingy. I had a very good time and talked to a lot of people. All in all, it was a great day. Busy, but a lot of fun.

Sep. 8, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 8, 2000 Today was a good school day. After school I got my paycheck and went to the mall with Tom. Overall it was a fun day.

Sep. 7, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 7, 2000 Today I went to seminary and school. Susan came home from the hospital. Dad talked about his trip to Tanzania. Overall it was a good day.

Sep. 6, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 6, 2000 Today was a long day. School was ok. After school I had work though. I had about a half hour of free time.

Sep. 5, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep 5, 2000 Today was the first day of seminary for the year. I also went to school. Susan’s still in the hospital. I went to scouts and I have a lot of scout stuff to do. We’ll see how tomorrow plays out.

Sep. 4, 2000- 15 years old

Sep 4, 2000 Today I watched 2 oriental movies. The first I watched was Drunken Masters II with Tom Medved. Then I watched Godzilla 2000 with my little brother Michael. Both were pretty funny. Other than that I didn’t do much today.

Sep. 3, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep. 3, 2000 Today I visited Susan at the hospital. Then I went to church which was a good time. After church I visited the hospital again. Dad called from Tanzania and I talked to him. He’ll get back soon. I talked to some girl named Chantal Kidman (Chan) on the phone for about an hour.

Sep. 2, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep. 2, 2000 Today I worked. I also visited Susan at the hospital. Then I went to church which was a good time. After church I visited the hospital again. Dad called from Tanzania and I talked to him. He’ll get back soon. I talked to some girl named Chantal Kidman (Chan) on the phone for about an hour.

Sep. 1, 2000 - 15 years old

Sep. 1, 2000 Today was a good school day. It was very hot in the school. I got my ID card. I also got my paycheck and I bought a hat. Susan had to go to the hospital to get her appendix removed. It was a very unexpected event. I had to babysit all night, but that’s ok.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

August 31, 2000- 15 years old

Aug 31, 2000 Today was an ok school day. I had to take the bus in the morning because Susan was sick. I had a good time at school. After school I went to the dentist’s office for a checkup. I had one cavity. I went out to eat at Applebees which was good. Tomorrow I have a lot to remember to do.

August 30, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug. 30, 2000 Today was the first day of school. It was fun. 4 of my 7 classes are about 80% girls, which is weird. I also have a class that is all boys. After school I went and hung out at Tom’s house. I also took Maddie for a walk. All in all it was a good day.

August 29, 2000- 15 years old

Aug 29, 2000 Today I finished my drivers ed class. I took the dog for a walk. At Youth I helped clear up some old lady’s yard. Tomorrow is the first day of school. I need to work on my social life.

August 28, 2000- 15 years old

Au 28, 2000 Yesterday we came into Wisconsin at 11:30pm. We had Church in Kearney. Today I did yard work and hung out with friends. Overall it was a good couple of days.

August 26, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug 26, 2000 Today we drove. We ate breakfast at McDonalds. My dad went to Tanzania for a business thing. We ate lunch at McDonalds. When we drove into Kearney we ate at Perkins and Susan went with a bunch of friends. We’re staying at the Wingate Inn.

August 25, 2000- 15 years old

Aug. 25, 2000 Today was long. First of all I had to watch Maggie and Kai while Brooke and Steve went to the temple early. I was later picked up by Susan to go to the temple. We waited about half an hour for Heather and Jonathan to come out. When they did we took pictures and then I went to a luncheon. The luncheon was at the Joseph Smith memorial building and had very good food. Afterward we went to the wedding reception at Grandma Pugmire’s house. It was a lot of fun. This is the 2nd wedding out family has had in the Bountiful temple (Carolyn’s was in the Timpanogas temple).

August 24, 2000- 15 years old

Aug. 24, 2000 Today I woke up at Ryan’s and then ate breakfast at Carolyn’s home. Afterward I went on a tour of BYU with Susan, Chris and Brian Kelly. A little while later I went to a meeting about Futures in the park and Ryan gave us things from Mozambique. I then went to Grandma Curtis’s and Susan gave me stuff from Chile. I ate at a Chinese place which was pretty good. We then hung out more at Grandma Curtis’s and then I came to Grandma Whittaker’s to sleep. Mom’s been feeling sick.

August 23, 2000- 15 years old

Aug 23, 2000 Today I went to Utah. Brooke’s family and I left for the airport around 7:40am and left Milwaukee about 9:30am. We had a layover in Denver where we met Dad and Susan (she just got back from Chile). We all then proceeded to Utah. There we met with everyone except Aimee, Michael, and Spencer ‘cause they were at Grandma Whittaker’s. Ryan also recently got back from Mozambique. We ate at Los Hermanos (which was pretty good) and then a few of us went to Carolyn’s. At Carolyn’s we watched Tommy Boy and played some video games. Now I’m at Ryan’s place to go to sleep.

August 22, 2000- 15 years old

Aug 22, 2000 Yesterday I had Pat spend the night. We had a fun time playing volleyball with Toni, Tom, Cami, and some missionaries. We played pranks on each other all night. Today Pat and I played croquet in the rain on Cami’s front lawn when she wasn’t home and it wasn’t fun. Pat and I went to scouts and played basketball. Afterward I went to McDonald’s. When I came back Cami was mad at Toni for something and it was disturbing. Toni came over afterward and took a picture of me ‘cause she was leaving. She said she’ld miss me most. I’m leaving for Utah tomorrow.

August 20, 2000- 15 years old

Aug 20, 2000 Today I went to church early and talked to 1st ward and Brookfield people. I have a suspicion that Emily Smith might like me, but I’m not sure. I went to Sunday evening discussion and had a good time. Afterwards I talked to Miriam, Cami, and Toni (Cami’s friend from Utah). Overall it was a good day.

Monday, December 1, 2014

August 19, 2000- 15 years old

Aug. 19, 2000 Today I went to work 8-4. Afterwards I walked the dog and played a prank on Cami. I then went to Steve A.’s and played videogames and stuff.

August 18, 2000- 15 years old

Aug. 18, 2000 Today I helped Tom Nualis with his Eagle project, and it was a lot of fun. I also went out to eat and went home teaching. So all in all a good day.

August 17, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug. 17, 2000 I found out who the porn guy was. I think it’s best if I don’t pay much attention to it, just make sure I don’t get wrapped up in anything like that. I went yesterday to pick up Cami’s friend Toni from the airport, she seems like a nice enough girl. I went to work today and I got my hair cut. My dad came home for a while.

August 14, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug. 14, 2000 Today was fun. I hung out with Steve Anderzjewski, Cami Stokes, and Miriam Wilson. I also found a bunch of porno sites on my internet history, which has me worried. I suppose I’ll have to see what will happen.

August 13, 2000- 15 years old

Aug. 13, 2000 Today was a good Sunday. I hung out with friends and had good lessons throughout church. I hope the rest of my summer vacation is good.

August 12, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug. 12, 2000 Today I worked and then almost right afterward I went to a stake dance. It was awkward ‘cause everyone thought I liked this one girl, which I don’t know if I like her or not.

August 11, 2000-15 years old

Aug 11, 2000 Today I hung out and I went to work. Work was ok. I’m going to have a busy day tomorrow.

Monday, November 24, 2014

August 10, 2000-15 years old

Aug 10, 2000 Yesterday I worked 8 hrs. and then slept over at Tom’s house. Today I had drivers ed and then I went shopping and got a new outfit. I hung out at Tom’s. I scheduled another drivers ed lesson for 2:30 on Monday the 21st. I work tomorrow 4-8.

August 8, 2000-15 years old

Aug 8, 2000 Yesterday Pat slept over. I had to mail something for Dad. Today I hung out with Tom and Pat and then went to work.

Friday, November 21, 2014

August 6, 2000-15 years old

Aug 6, 2000 Today was Brooke’s birthday. She’s 24. Steve, Brooke, Maggie, and Kai all came over and we opened presents, had cake, etc. The rest of my family also left to go to Utah, so I’m home alone. It’s an interesting experience. I guess I’ll see how it all plays out.  

August 5, 2000- 15 years old

Aug 5, 2000 Today I worked at McDonalds and took a nap. I also hung out with Tom a little. Tomorrow is Brooke’s birthday. I need to not be idle.

August 4, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug 4, 2000 Today I hung out with Steve and went to the mall. It was pretty boring.

August 3, 2000-15 years old

Aug 3rd, 2000  Today I baisically walked around all day. It was a fairly boring day in which I could’ve accomplished much more.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

August 2, 2000 - 15 years old

Aug 2nd, 2000 Today I registered for Sophmore year and paid my $165 debt to the school. I also went to a thing at Elkhorn and ended up playing tackle football with a bunch of 30ish Hispanic people. My team won ‘cause they didn’t know how to play very well. All in all a fun day.

August 1, 2000-15 years old

Aug 1st, 2000 Today I had driver’s ed and Scouts. I also had a great time hanging out with Tom. All in all it was a good day.

Friday, November 14, 2014

July 31, 2000 - 15 years old

July 31, 2000 Today I cashed my paycheck and hung out with Tom. I went to the mall and it was fun. Overall a great day.

July 30, 2000 - 15 years old

July 30, 2000 Today was a good Sunday. I need to e-mail a girl named Chantal Kidman. I got some home teaching done. Church was good.

July 29, 2000 - 15 years old

July 29, 2000 Today I went to work for 8 hrs. and home taught. I also hung out with Tom. I need to eat healthier foods.

July 28, 2000- 15 years old

July 28, 2000 Today I went to a movie with Steve and Tom. I also went home teaching and got my paycheck.

July 27, 2000- 15 years old

July 27, 2000 Today I had driver’s ed. Heather had her wedding shower and I helped out by watching people’s kids. It was fun.

July 26, 2000

July 26, 2000 Today I went on a temple trip, which was a good experience. I also helped around the yard. Other than that I did nothing useful.

Monday, November 10, 2014

July 25, 2000 - 15 years old

July 25, 2000 Today I went to Southridge with Tom, I also went to scouts. I need to remember to say my morning prayers. I’m trying to eat healthier.

July 24, 2000- 15 years old

July 24, 2000 Today I helped move a bed into someone’s house. I also hung out with Tom and Jacob. I went to work.

July 23, 2000- 15 years old

July 23, 2000 Today I had a lot of fun at church. Patrick Taylor and Joe Davidson were being mean though. Altogether it was a good day.

Friday, November 7, 2014

July 22, 2000 - 15 years old

July 22, 2000 I worked about all day today. I made a couple of mistakes like giving people too much change, but it worked out.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

July 21, 2000 - 15 years old

July 21, 2000 I did some work today at McDonald’s. I also hung out with Steve. I walked the dog. I got my paycheck.

July 20, 2000-15 years old

July 20, 2000 Today I tried to work out a schedule thing at work. I also bought some batteries and played with Maggie and Kai. I made lunch. Other than that it was a very boring day.

July 19, 2000-15 years old

July 19, 2000 Today was very boring. I had nothing to do.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

July 18, 2000 - 15 years old

July 18, 2000 Today I went to a driver’s ed thing and scheduled a behind the wheel lesson for Thursday the 27 at 1:00pm. I also went to work for 4 hrs and went to Youth. I need to try eating less meat. I need to work out some schedule things tomorrow at work and work on my conversational skills.

July 17, 2000 - 15 years old

July 17, 2000 Today I hung out with Steve Anderzjewski and played video games. I decided I need to work out more.

July 16, 2000-15 years old

July 16, 2000 Today was Sunday. I had fun. I talked to the 1st ward girls and I had a good time. I’ve decided to become a better conversationalist. We’ll see how it turns out.

July 15, 2000 - 15 years old

July 15 Today I did some work, saw the X-men movie, Jonathan (Heather’s finacee) came and it was his birthday. The girls came back from Girl’s Camp.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

July 14, 2000 - 15 years old

July 14 I got back from my camping trip today. It was an ok trip. I got very sunburnt. Mike Treter hurt his ankle while hiking and had to be taken to civilization on a horse from Spotted Horse Ranch where ¾ of my troop was almost arrested for trespassing. After the hike we went white water rafting, canoeing, and on a COPE course. (I had to walk across a balance beam 35 feet in the air). It was fun. On our way home we visited Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore. Overall it was a lot of fun.

July 3, 2000 - 15 years old

July 3, 2000 I think I’ve decided who I like, but I’m not sure. Today I had work. Our power is still out from last night’s storm. Tomorrow is Independence Day. I bought food for my camping trip.

July 2, 2000 - 15 years old

July 2, 2000 Today was fast Sunday. I was very thirsty. Adrienne, Andrea, and Racheal (Adrienne’s and Emily’s little sister) came up to me and said “hi” and started talking. If that means anything. A storm started up at the end of the day and the power went out. Bro. Treter came by and helped my patrol with their menu. I only have 2 days until I go to the Tetons.

July 1, 2000 - 15 years old

July 1st, 2000 This past week I had Youth Conference. It was a lot of fun. Our stake got to go help out kids at a spina bifida conference. The first day of youth conference, myself and the other room monitors got stuck in an elevator. I also learned the name of these girls that would say, “Hi, Daniel Curtis” whenever I passed. Their names are Adrienne and Emily Bednarek, Nicole, Andrea, and Katie Bashi. They turned out to be really fun people. After we got done volunteering we had a dance with all the spina bifida kids which was a lot of fun. The day after was Juan Macias’ birthday (Juan’s a fun guy from the South Shore branch) and I had a lot of fun then too. The last day of the spina bifida conference I had a blast too. I helped some preschool age kids build a dragon out of foam-things. It was also Andrea’s birthday. Cami Stokes was trying to find out if I like anyone in that group, and I told her maybe because I’m not sure myself if I do. I might just like the entire group. One of them may have a crush on me or maybe they thought I had a crush on one of them because I suddenly found out their names and started talking to them. But enough about that. I have a campout in 4 days and I still need to check my work schedule. I hope it turns out ok. If only I could know people’s thoughts, my life would be much easier. I’ve decided to go on a quest to be perfect. I will commit myself to following the commandments more closely. I may even work out a little. My prayers have been answered again. They gave me the courage to bear my testimony at the end of youth conference (or should I say God did). My dad officially sold his business yesterday. I wonder how this will affect my life.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

June 25, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 25 Today was a good Sunday. I had a good lesson on prayer in teacher’s quorum. I went home teaching. All around it was a good day.

June 24, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 24 Today I worked and saw Chicken Run (a movie).

June 23, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 23 Today was my last day of driver’s ed and I hung out at Julie Giesige’s house.

June 22, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 22 Today was good. I bought some shoes.

June 19, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 19 Today was a good day. I played a lot of video games.

Friday, October 24, 2014

June 18, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 18 Today was father’s day, which turned out good. It was also Kai Bradford’s (my nephew) first birthday. He got a few presents like a wagon and a play phone. It was also Chris Kelly’s (my sister Susan’s boyfriend) baptism. He’s a good kid. Heather is back for the summer from college. She spent a long time talking to her fiancée, Jonathan Pugmire (I don’t know if I spelt that right). He’s a good guy too.

June 17, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 17 Today I went to work for 8 hrs and then went to a Brewer’s game. And that’s it.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

June 16, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 16 Today I got my paycheck and walked around Greendale/Greenfield. It was fun.

Thursday, October 16, 2014

June 15, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 15 Today I went to the mall and attended a lecture on sinuses. Other than that it was a normal day.

June 14, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 14 Today was a lot like the day before. I took a test in drivers ed.

June 13, 2000-15 years old

Jun 13 Today was good too. It was just another lazy summer day.

June 12, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 12 Today was ok. A little boring, but oh well. Overall an ok day.

Wednesday, October 15, 2014

June 11, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 11 Today I had church and afterward I went to a graduation party for Ray Taylor III (older brother to Patrick Taylor). It was a good day.

June 10, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 10 Today I worked at McDonalds all day.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

June 9, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 9 It was a lazy summer day. It was lots of fun.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

June 8, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 8 Today was the last day of school. It was Ok.

June 7, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 7 Today I had a day off from school and hung around all day.

June 6, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun 6 Today I had finals and went to drivers ed. That’s about it though.

June 5, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun. 5 Today was good. I had finals and I think I did good on them. I went to my first day of drivers ED and it was very boring.

June 4, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun. 4 Today was a good fast and testimony meeting. It was a good day and I had a lot of fun.

June 3, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun. 3 Today I did my Eagle Project and it went very well. I went to work afterward. It was about a 12 hour work/volunteer day for me.

June 2, 2000 - 15 years old

Jun. 2 Today I had finals which I think I did pretty good on. I got ready for my Eagle Project tomorrow. I hope I do it well.

June 1, 2000 -15 years old

Jun 1, 2000 Today was a good day. I got a lot accomplished. Tomorrow I have finals.

May 31, 2000 - 15 years old

May 31, 2000 I prayed to do well on the finals and to make scheduling for work easier. I got off of work early and was able to study for biology. Scheduling worked out great. God answered my prayers as he had before. Everything is working for my benefit.

May 30, 2000 - 15 years old

May 30, 2000 This will be a very busy week. I have an Eagle Project, Finals, and work I have to coordinate. I need to go to bed.

May 27, 2000 - 15 years old

May 27, 2000 Today basically all I did was work. After that I watched a movie.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

May 26, 2000 - 15 years old

May 26, 2000 Today I went to DisneyQuest with Steve Anderzjewski, Tom Medved, and Brandon Roeber. It was a lot of fun, and I played a game called Dance Dance Revolution. A good day overall. 

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

May 25, 2000 - 15 years old

May 25, 2000 Today was good. I had 3 tests in my hardest classes. I played. I went to a court of honor. I went home teaching. I came back and now I going to bed.

May 24, 2000 - 15 years old

May 24, 2000 Today was ok. I went to work. I’ve got 2 hard tests tomorrow.

Monday, September 29, 2014

May 23, 2000 - 15 years old

May 23, 2000 Today at school was really boring. I had student council after that then scouts.

May 22, 2000 - 15 years old

May 22, 2000 Today was Monday, basically I went to school, then work and hung around.

May 21, 2000 - 15 years old

May 21, 2000 Today was seminary graduation. I got consecutive club and “I read the whole thing” T-shirts. It was a fun day.

Friday, September 26, 2014

May 20, 2000 - 15 years old

May 20, 2000 Today was Saturday. Baisically all I did was work at McDonald’s. It was fun. Other than that I did very little.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

May 19, 2000 - 15 years old

May 19, 2000 Today was fun. I went to a movie called Frequency. It was ok. Other than that I did about nothing.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

May 18, 2000 - 15 years old

May 18, 2000 Today was very rainy. I went to work. That’s about it.

May 17, 2000 - 15 years old

May 17, 2000 Today was unusually fun. Baisically I just went to school and hung around. Other than that it was a normal day.

Monday, September 22, 2014

May 16, 2000 - 15 years old

May 16, 2000 I’m getting to bed too late. Today was fun. I had an hour and a half PLC meeting for scouts. Other than that I did nothing really important.

Friday, September 19, 2014

May 14, 2000 - 15 years old

May 14, 2000 Today was Mother’s day so we (the kids) did extra chores, etc. for mom. The Young Men’s Presidency was released. One is in the new Presidency, but Bro. Beatse and Bro. Hagberg are no longer in the Presidency. They were very good. I need to get cracking on my Eagle Project. I also need to call Ken Guerro and invite him to church.

May 13, 2000 -15 years old

May 13, 2000 Today was busy. From 11-3 I was working. From 4-5:15 I was at the mall. And from 5:30-10:30 I was at a scripture bowl/dance.

May 12, 2000 - 15 years old

May 12, 2000 Today was Spencer’s birthday. I wasn’t able to spend much time with him ‘cause of work. Other than that it was an ok Friday.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

May 11, 2000- 15 years old

May 11, 2000 Today was a normal day at school. It was my first day working at McDonald’s. A lot of druggies work there but it’s ok and there are enough nondruggies. Overall it was a good day.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

May 10, 2000 - 15 years old

May 10, 2000 Today was a good day. I had fun at school. It was Tom’s (Tom Medved) birthday, so I went shopping and got him a present.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

May 9, 2000-15 years old

May 9, 2000 Today was rainy and cold. I did very little of importance. I went to Scouts.

Monday, September 15, 2014

May 8, 2000- 15 years old

May 8, 2000 Today I had school and it was very hot out. Other than the weather it was a normal day.

Friday, September 12, 2014

May 7, 2000- 15 years old

May 7, Today was Fast Sunday. It was a good time. I sent in papers for driving school.

May 5/6, 2000 - 15 years old

May5/6 On the 5th I had a job interview and slept over at Steve’s. We played Axis & Allies and watched Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. Today I went to George Webb’s (the restaurant) and was officially hired at McDonald’s. I played around and ate at the Olive Garden.

May 4, 2000 - 15 years old

May4, 2000 I got an interview scheduled for tomorrow at 4 for McDonalds. It turns out I need to be 16 or older to work at most places. Other than that the day was ordinary.

May 3, 2000 - 15 years old

May 3, 2000 Today was a very boring school day. After school I helped a guy move his furniture. Then I went to an AFS thing with Mapi (our foreign exchange student from Chile).

May 2, 2000 - 15 years old

May 2, 2000

            Today in gym we played soccer outside and it was wet out. I slipped and fell around 4 times and ran into a couple of people. It was ok though ‘cause I scored 2 goals. After school I applied for a job at Circuit City and looked at a job at Best Buy. They both seem pretty desperate for employees. At Scouts I ran a mile in 6min. and 9 seconds. (I was tripped twice by Pat). I also did 46 pushups and 54 situps.

May 1, 2000 - 15 years old

May 1, 2000

            Today was good. I played a lot of card games. Hung around. Yep.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

April 30, 2000 - 15 years old

April 30, 2000

            Today was a good Sunday. I learnt about charity, the atonement, and testimonies. I’ve decided to be as nice as possible and never angry. I also want to work out more.

April 29, 2000 - 15 years old

April 29, 2000 I went on Spring Break and haven’t been able to write in my journal so I’ll backtrack through my trip (end to beginning) so I keep the days straight. (April 29) Today I came home, we left Las Vegas at noon and got home at 9:30pm. It didn’t really take that long because we went through a couple of time zones and had a 3hr. layaway in Chicago. The plane trip from Chicago to Milwaukee took about 13minutes. (April 28) Today we went to Caesar’s Palace Mall and saw a 3D show called “Ride to Atlantis,” it was so-so. We also visited a giant toy store (that was cool). Afterward we saw a comedy/magic show that was very good. For dinner we went to the “Tournament of Kings” it was like Medieval Times (knights jousting, etc.) but had more pyrotechnics and special effects. Our king (the King of Ireland) won a lot of events. Overall it was very good. (April 27) (Found out Aunt Jenny had a baby girl on April 27) Today we visited the Grand Canyon. It was very impressive. Afterwards we drove to Las Vegas and saw a Pirate show at Treasure Island. (April 26) Today we toured Mesa Verde, (it’s a place where a bunch of Native Americans lived and left ruins of cliff-cities and other things) and it was long but ok. After that we went to Four Corners and stayed at a hotel in a big Navajo Indian reservation. (April 25) Today we visited Arches National Park. It was a lot of fun. We got to climb on the Arches and everything. (April 24) Today we visited BYU bookstore and ate at Carolyn’s restaurant (she’s a waitress there). It was fun. (April 23) Today was Easter Sunday. I had a good time at church, etc. (April 22) Today I hung out with relatives and went Easter egg hunting. It was a lot of fun. (April 21) Today I hung out with friends a while and then took a plane to Las Vegas around 9:00pm. Then we started driving to Carolyn’s house.

Friday, September 5, 2014

April 20, 2000 - 15 years old

April 20, 2000 Today I did nothing of value at school. I watched a lot of movies, etc. After school I played Steve in Starcraft (he won 1 and I won 1). I’m going on a trip tomorrow.

April 19, 2000 - 15 years old

April 19, 2000 Today was rainy. At school I did nothing really important. After school I hung around and did almost nothing. We had missionaries over to eat.

April 18, 2000 - 15 years old

April 18, 2000 Today I had a very boring English class. I had to drink lemon juice to stay awake. Scouts went long, so I’m getting to bed late. I also hung out at Steve’s house after school. I had a good breakfast though.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

April 17, 2000 - 15 years old

April 17, 2000 Today was pretty much a normal day. All I did was baisically hang around. I played some video games and just had fun.

April 16, 2000 - 15 years old

April 16, 2000 Today was Stake Conference. It was ok. I also had a youth fireside. That was good. I talked a lot with Pat (one of my church friends). I’ve been thinking about a couple of things Alex said yesterday. The first comment that struck me is that he commented that he felt like he “experienced too much.” Which I think is a sign that he regrets what he’s doing. Another thing that sort of made me think he regrets his actions is that he kept on asking people if they’ve smoked marijuana or other bad things as if they did it too, he was less at fault. The second comment that hit me is he thought I was the type of person who’ld do drugs. I quickly explained my religious beliefs on the subject and now I’m wondering why he would think that.

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

April 15, 2000 - 15 years old

April 15, 2000 This Saturday I went to a forensics meet in Madison. My play-acting group got a silver medal. It was weird ‘cause a kid named Alex followed me and Tom and Steve around. At one point he lit up a cigarette and started smoking. He also bought a bong to smoke marijuana. Anyway, it was an interesting day.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

April 14, 2000 - 15 years old

April 14, 2000 Today was a talent show at school (I wasn’t in it) and it went too long and I got out at 2:50 and missed the bus. Other than that the day was normal.

Friday, August 29, 2014

April 13, 2000 - 15 years old

April 13, 2000 Today I did nothing that noteworthy. I just hung around and played games.

April 12, 2000 - 15 years old

April 12, 2000 Today I had forensics practice and I had to meet with Jim Jorsch concerning my Eagle Project. Other than that it was a normal day.

April 11, 2000 - 15 years old

April 11, 2000 Today I helped at a blood drive at school. I also went to 4th grade classes and taught them about the dangers of smoking. For Scouts I helped clean up Trimborn farm. (That’s a lot of service).

April 10, 2000 - 15 years old

April 10, 2000

            Today I studied for a big biology test with Steve, Tom, and Andy. Other than that it was a boring day.

Thursday, August 28, 2014

April 9, 2000- 15 years old

April 9, 2000 Today was Sunday. It was a good church service although I was tired. Susan (one of my older sisters) got back from Toronto today.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

April 8, 2000-15 years old

April 8, 2000

            Today I went to a Scout thing. Afterward I hung around to around 7:00pm and then watched the 6th Sense on DVD.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

April 7, 2000-15 years old

April 7, 2000 Today we had around 8 inches of snow, which is odd for April. Tomorrow I have a Scout thing I got to go to. I’m tired.

Monday, August 25, 2014

April 6, 2000- 15 years old

April 6, 2000 Today was Christ’s and the Church’s birthday. I went to the first ever broadcasted temple dedication. It was of the Palmyra temple and was very good. It was in the morning and I got out of 3 hours of school. About half of my classes were gone because of a band trip to Toronto.

Friday, August 22, 2014

April 5, 2000- 15 years old

April 5, 2000 Nothing special today, I basically just hung around. 

April 4, 2000-15 years old

April 4, 2000

            It was a good day today. I don’t know why. I went to Scouts and helped set up the church for the Palmyra temple dedication broadcast. This is the first time a temple dedication has been broadcasted.

April 3, 2000 - 15 years old

April 3, 2000 Today was weird. I got a new computer game (the Sims). I didn’t do my global studies homework.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

April 2, 2000 - 15 years old

April 2, 2000 Today was General Conference. It was a good conference with many good speeches. After conference I went to Jason Miller’s baptism. That too, was good.

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

April 1, 2000 - 15 years old

April 1, 2000   Today was the first few sessions of the 170th General Conference. It was the first in the new Conference Center. The talks were good. The priesthood session hit porn pretty hard. So far, so good. We (my family) ate at Ponderosa for lunch.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

March 31, 2000- 15 years old

March 31, 2000

            Today was Friday. After school I went to Steve’s house, then went to a school play, and then played on my computer for a while.

Monday, August 18, 2014

March 30, 2000 - 15 years old

March 30, 2000

            Today I spent almost the entire school day training to teach little kids about the drawbacks of smoking. At 3:30 I went to a math meet and I stayed there until 6:00. Then I went home, and then left to go home teaching. I came back and set up our new computer. It was a busy day. I need to call Jim Jorsh tomorrow. It’s late.

Friday, August 15, 2014

March 29, 2000 - 15 years old

March 29, 2000

            Today I had 3 quiz/tests in my hardest classes. I also got my report card (I got all A’s, a 4.0). Other than that I watched a lot of TV.I need to remember to check the lost’n’found for my calculator. 

March 28, 2000 - 15 years old

March 28, 2000

            Today I went to school and when I came back I called the Milwaukee Historical Society (about my Eagle project), but no one was there. After that I went to Andy’s house to study (Steve and Tom were there too). Then I went to Scouts and worked on my Citizenship in the Community merit badge. Cami seemed a little distant, so I’m wondering if my previous thoughts about her were misguided. The day seemed long but busy, which I think are some of the worst kinds of days. Tomorrow it will be good to get some things done with.

March 27, 2000- 15 years old

March 27, 2000

            Today was a long school day. I have 2 test/quizzes on Wednesday that I need to study for. Steve (a friend of mine), Andy (a friend of mine), and Tom (another friend of mine) came over to study for the Biology test Wednesday. Tomorrow I have a lot to do. I’m going to bed at about 10 (late for me).

Thursday, August 14, 2014

New Journal, March 26, 2000-15 years old

My name is Daniel Curtis, and this is my journal. Today is march 26th, 2000, a Fast Sunday. Next week is General Conference. I’m starting a journal in an attempt to become more righteous. I’ll explain more about my family, friends, etc. as I go along. In Fast and Testimony meeting I passed the sacrament (I’m 15) and heard lots of good testimonies. One that I found odd was this lady talked about a “Touched by an Angel” episode (?). Anyway, I shouldn’t focus on the negative. Cami was acting a little odd today by telling Pat to stop bothering me (Cami is the mission president’s daughter and Pat is a friend of mine). I have some suspicions about Cami liking me, but I may just be a little self-absorbed and mistaking friendship for infatuation. I wonder how long it is until she goes back to Utah? I’ll miss her.

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

November 14, 1997 - 12 years old

11-14-’97 I got a 3.871 Gpa on my report card, which is good. It was overall a good grade. I only got a B in gym. Goodnight. 

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

November 13, 1997-12 years old

11-13-’97 Today we had a quiz in math. Tomorrow we get our report cards.

Monday, August 11, 2014

November 9, 1997- 12 years old

11-9-’97 Today was church and they blessed Maggie. We had family home evening and sent a tape to Ryan. At a court of honor I got my Star and many merit badges. Goodnight.

Friday, August 8, 2014

November 8, 1997- 12 years old

11-8-’97 Brooke, Carolyn, Steve, and Maggie came over. So did Steve’s parents. We rented Goldeneye 64. It’s really fun! Goodnight.

November 5, 1997- 12 years old

11-5-’97 Brooke, Steve, Carolyn, and Maggie are coming over tomorrow and I’m excited. I had lots of homework, but I got it all done. I’m doing well, I played with my friends and all. So, goodnight.

November 4, 1997- 12 years old

11-4-’97 today I went to Scouts and I’m technically a Star. Also I watched Star Trek Deep Space Nine. School wasn’t all too interesting, just the usual. Goodnight.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

November 3, 1997- 12 years old

11-3-’97 School was fairly fun. I had no homework except Spanish extra credit. I got As so far. Other than that not much is progressing. Brooke, Steve, Maggie, and Carolyn are coming in three days. Christmas is less than 2 months away, my birthday is closer than that. Goodnight.

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

November 2, 1997- 12 years old

11-2-’97 Today I went to stake conference. We had to come 1hr early to get seats. The meeting was good. Today I also had family home evening. Afterward I played Pit. Tomorrow I have school. It’s a good thing I got my homework done. Goodnight.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

November 1, 1997- 12 years old

11-1-’97 Today I went to Racquetball. It was pretty fun. I also took Maddie for a walk and Tom came along. Aimee and I developed a language. You speak mainly in metaphors. Let’s say I wanted to call someone a liar. I’ld say they’re the boy who cried wolf. Or something like that. Goodnight.

Monday, August 4, 2014

October 31, 1997- 12 years old

10-31-’97 Halloween! A very uneventful one at that. Here you have to go trick-or-treating on Sunday and we don’t. Not much happened today. I watched Back to the Future and played with Tom, but that is about all. Goodnight.

October 30, 1997- 12 years old

10-30-’97 I’m already to page 147 in Lord of the Rings. Today I did 2hrs of work. Some of the time I took Maddie for a walk past Meaghan’s house. Tom came over to play. We had a pretty good time. Other than that not much happened. Good night.

October 29, 1997- 12 years old

10-29-’97 I found out Meaghan’s address. It’s not far from my house (8810 Greenmeadow Ln.) It’s blue with a wooden swing set. Spencer’s friend John is sleeping over. Aimee is sleeping over at her friend Julian’s house. Today I went visiting teaching with my dad. We ate a candy bar. I went to the library and got Lord of the Rings. Busy day? Not really. Today is a vacation from school. Goodnight. P.S. I found out what Meaghan’s house looks like while taking Maddie for a walk.

Friday, August 1, 2014

October 28, 1997- 12 years old

10-28-97 I felt like writing in you. John finally moved to Utah. The town I think is Tooele. I lost his letter so now I can’t write back. He seems to be doing well. Jacob is in Disneyworld for the week. So is Miriam Wilson. That is totally a coincidence. We have a big project in Social Studies. There are 2 girls I’m interested in now. One much more than the other. This one I am describing is Meaghan Driscoll. This is only temporary for 4 reasons #1. She isn’t Mormon #2 She probably doesn’t like me #3 all middle and high school relationships are usually temporary #4 she probably doesn’t like me. The other one is Miriam probably ‘cause she’s Mormon, but #’s 2-4 still apply. Right now I’m guessing it will go away by age 16 and most likely before then. In Spanish we’re studying “el dia de los muertos” or Day of the Dead. For that I’m doing extra credit. I’ve been looking over my past entries and realizing many things #1 I’m bad at Journal Writing #2 I’m strange and many other things. I got a suit yesterday if that’s exciting. Do you know what I’ve decided? Writing in a journal is very relaxing. You can write whatever you want! I guess I don’t write in you often as I never have time! (thanks to school). Did you know I’m an uncle? Brooke had her baby September 23 or 24. (I can’t remember). I need some way to remember to write in you more often. Brooke, Steve, and Maggie (my niece) will visit the 6th of November. Well my arm is really tired. Goodnight. P.S. Now that I have girl info in here I’ll have to hide you better.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

July 30, 1997- 12 years old

7-30 Today I went sailing, to the IMAX, and Discovery Zone. Goodnight.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

July 27, 1997 - 12 years old

7-27 today was Sunday so I went to church. It was fun, Goodnight.

Monday, July 28, 2014

July 23, 1997 - 12 years old

7-23-97 today I babysat, played, and watched TV. Goodnight.

Friday, July 25, 2014

July 17, 1997- 12 years old

7-17-’97 Today I played with Tom mostly, but I helped babysit too. Goodnight.

July 15, 1997- 12 years old

7-15-’97 Today I went to Scouts and did a service project.

July 11, 1997- 12 years old

7-11-’97 I played around all day and did some work.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

July 10, 1997- 12 years old

7-10-’97 I watched some old movies.

July 9, 1997- 12 years old

7-9-’97 I know, I know. I haven’t written in you. I went to Scout camp for a week, I went on a temple trip, Maddie got sores on her face that had to be removed. Goodnight.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

May 3, 1997- 12 years old

5-3-’97 I haven’t written in you because I’ve been busy and sick. Goodnight.

Monday, July 21, 2014

April 21, 1997-12 years old

4-21-’97 Today I had BYD, got a letter via e-mail from John, and went to church. Goodnight.

April 19, 1997-12 years old

4-19-’97 Today I’m going to bed late. I’m fine. Goodnight.

April 16, 1997-12 years old

4-16-’97 Today was a regular day. I got a disk, and put things in it. Goodnight.

Friday, July 18, 2014

April 15, 1997-12 years old

4-15-’97 I have been getting to bed late. I got a letter from John. Goodnight.

Thursday, July 17, 2014

April 12, 1997-12 years old

4-12-’97 Yesterday I went to the temple to do baptisms for the dead. It was a good experience. Today I made cookies and played with my friends. Goodnight.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

April 10, 1997- 12 years old

4-10-’97 Today I did very little. I went to school. After school I went home then I went to my friend’s house. I have lots of homework too. Goodnight.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

April 9, 1997-12 years old

4-9-’97 Today not much happened. I watched Voyager, Michael went to Scouts, and I went to school. Goodnight.

Monday, July 14, 2014

April 8, 1997-12 years old

4-8-’97 Today I went to school as usual. After school I went to Scouts and passed off the last requirement for first class. It is extremely late. Goodnight.   

April 7, 1997-12 years old

4-7-’97 Well Spring Break is over and I have to go back to school. I got all my reading done. I also had my temple recommend interview. That went well. Goodnight.

April 6, 1997-12 years old

4-6-’97 Today was the 2nd session of General Conference. I know I need to write in you more. I can’t seem to sleep. Goodnight.

April 5, 1997-12 years old

4-5-’97 I know I haven’t written to you for a while. I’m sorry. Today Michael got baptized and grandmas came. Right after that we went to general conference. After general conference I went to Priesthood. Goodnight.

Friday, July 11, 2014

March 9, 1997-12 years old

3-9-’97 Today was Sunday. I went to church. I’m trying to gain a testimony. I bought Michael a present a couple of days ago. His birthday is the 15th. His present is Speedy the Turtle. Sshhh! Don’t tell him. I babysat yesterday, so I have a couple of extra dollars for Aimee’s birthday present on the 24th. I plan on buying her a bean bag toucan, a Klondike peppermint patty, and putting them in a chocolate chip cupcake box (with the cupcakes). If I can’t find all that I’ll just buy her a stuffed panda. On Friday and Saturday I mostly played with my friends. Now it’s late. Goodnight.

March 5, 1997-12 years old

3-5-’97 I haven’t written in you because each time I get to bed it’s really late.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

February 27, 1997-12 years old

2-27-’97 Today the bus was late for school by 1 hour. I played at Jacob’s house. We test codes for the Nintendo 64. I surfed the internet and found a cool Bulldog web page. Goodnight.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

February 26, 1997- 12 years old

2-26-’97 Today I went to Scouts. I got the Citizenship in the World Merit Badge. Goodnight.

Monday, July 7, 2014

February 25, 1997- 12 years old

2-25-’97 Today I went to scouts. I went home. I went to school. Jacob and I used code I found off the internet and used them. Goodnight.

February 24, 1997- 12 years old

2-24-’97 Today the missionaries came. I have a lot to do. Remind me to write John. Goodnight.

February 22, 1997- 12 years old

2-22-’97 Today I went to church. I was tired so I took a nap. Goodnight.

February 21, 1997- 12 years old

2-21-’97 I’m sorry I haven’t written in you but I was busy. Goodnight.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

February 19, 1997- 12 years old


2-19-97 I made a family tree. That is all I did besides eat and go to school. Goodnight.

February 18, 1997- 12 years old


2-18-’97 I have so much homework that by the time I go to bed I’m very, very tired. Goodnight.

February 16, 1997 - 12 years old


2-16-’97 Today I went to Church. I also went to a B.Y.D. meeting. Goodnight.

Friday, June 20, 2014

February 15, 1997- 12 years old

2-15-’97 I’m sorry I didn’t write in you, but I had so much homework. I still do. Goodnight.

February 12, 1997 - 12 years old

2-12-97 I went to Epcot and played at Innoventions. I woke up at 3:00am the next morning we drove home. I then went to school and got lots of homework. Goodnight.

February 8, 1997 - 12 years old

2-8-’97 Yesterday we went to MGM and watched the Cheerleaders. Greendale didn’t make finals. I went with Mike, Melissa, Susan, and their friend Katie. We ate at Toy Story’s Pizza Planet. We went on the Tower of Terror. It was really scary. Then me, Mike, Melissa, and Susan went back to Magic Kingdom. Then we went to Alien Encounter (that was scary, but not as scary as Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.) When we got on Splash Mountain we got stalled at the top and saw Tinker Bell fly from the top of Cinderella’s castle and fireworks go off. Today we ate at Planet Hollywood (I thought the food was bad.) Most of the rest of the we played UNO. Goodnight.

February 6, 1997 - 12 years old

2-6-’97 Yesterday Brooke and her husband Steve couldn’t come so Mike and Melissa Wilson came instead. We mostly drove yesterday. Today we swam and me and Mike got the room 7411. I went on Space Mountain and other rides. Tomorrow we’re going to MGM.

February 4, 1997- 12 years old

2-4-’97 At Scouts I toured a Air Force refueling plane. It was fun. I went to basketball. And I got to bed late. Goodnight.

February 3, 1997 - 12 years old

2-3-’97 Last night I was very tired. I’m going to Disneyworld on the 6th! The entire family is coming, except Ryan because he is on his mission, even Brooke and her husband. Goodnight.

February 1, 1997- 12 years old

2-1-’97 I went camping yesterday and couldn’t write in you. It was fun. Goodnight.

January 30, 1997- 12 years old

1-30-’97 Today I had a ton of homework. We had a sub at school. Goodnight.

January 29, 1997 - 12 years old

1-29-’97 I played with my friend today. I also played a video game and got really far. Goodnight.

January 28, 1997 - 12 years old

1-28-’97 I thought I wrote in you Monday, but I guess I was wrong. Today I made a first aid kit for Scouts and I bought food for a campout. I need to go to bed. Goodnight.

January 26, 1997 - 12 years old

1-26-’97 Today was Sunday. My family went to the Scott’s house. It was fun. Other than that it was an ordinary Sunday. Goodnight.

January 25, 1997 - 12 years old

1-25-’97 Today I went to a basketball game. I got 1 basket because the other team let me. We lost. Then I helped make chuck boxes. I played at my friend’s house. Watched T.V. etc. Goodnight

January 24, 1997 - 12 years old

1-24-’97 Today was Friday. I played at my friend’s, and went shopping. Goodnight.

January 23, 1997- 12 years old

1-23-’97 Today was Heather’s birthday. She can now drive, date, kiss, and be sixteen. Not much else happened.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

January 22, 1997- 12 years old

1-22-’97 Today I went to a band concert for Heather. It was fun. I have to go to bed now. Goodnight.

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

January 21, 1997 - 12 years old

1-21-’97 Today I got my hair cut. I bought a stuffed bulldog, a bulldog magnet, silly string, and Baby Ruth candy bars. I went to scouts and played dodgeball. It was really fun. Michael, Dad, and Spencer went to a basketball game. Goodnight.

Tuesday, June 17, 2014

January 20, 1997 - 12 years old

1-20-’97 Today I went to school. I got my allowance. Aimee was sick. I have to go to bed.

Monday, June 16, 2014

January 19, 1997 - 12 years old

1-19-’97 Today I went to church. I wrote Ryan. Brooke’s pregnant! In nine months I’ll be an uncle. We had a BYD meeting.

Friday, June 13, 2014

January 18, 1997- 12 years old

1-18-’97 I went to a scout merit badge marathon. I started lots of merit badges. Tomorrow I have church, goodnight.

January 16 and 17, 1997-12 years old

1-16-17-’97 I didn’t get to write in you yesterday because I fell asleep. I didn’t have school today. I found out how to use a Star Trek game I got. It’s really cool. I played at my friend’s house. Some of the Wilsons came over. (That’s a family from our church). I have a scout thing tomorrow.

January 15, 1997- 12 years old

1-15-’97 Today I watched Star Trek. I also had lots of homework. Goodnight.

January 14, 1997-12 years old

1-14-’97 Today was a bad day. Ryan left, I had to go to basketball, and I hurt my neck in basketball. Plus I have to go to bed late because basketball ran late. I’ld say most of my troubles are centered around basketball. (Which I took because my parents made me). The only good thing was my class had a pizza party. I better get to bed, I already stayed up too long and ruined tomorrow too.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

January 13, 1997 - 12 years old

1-13-’97 Too much to do like sleep, homework, wake up, etc. Ryan got set apart today to go on his mission. He doesn’t leave ‘til tomorrow. Also tomorrow I have a school pizza party. Goodnight.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

January 12, 1997-12 years old

1-12-’97 Today I reorganized my headboard. I also went to church. Some of Dad’s business partners are visiting. We had a nice dinner to welcome them. Then we had family home evening. It was the last Sunday we would spend with Ryan before he went on his mission in the Porto Portugal area on Tuesday. We also played Charades. (My team won). Madilyn was acting weird but I’m sure she’s fine. Goodnight.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

January 11, 1997-12 years old

1-11-’97 Today I went sledding with Jacob. Jacob split his lip and had to get stitches. Susan had a BIG party. I got my allowance. I watched Star Trek. I took a bath. Goodnight.

Monday, June 9, 2014

January 10, 1997 - 12 years old

1-10-’97 Today was great! I got a new stuffed bulldog named Winston (it just showed up on my desk), I didn’t have to do a penmanship paper, and I don’t have school tomorrow. Goodnight!

Friday, June 6, 2014

January 9, 1997 - 12 years old

1-9-’97 Today I went sledding. It was really fun. We started a fire in the fireplace. I had a spelling test today. I also had a lot of homework. Goodnight

January 8, 1997 - 12 years old

1-8-’97 Today I watched Startrek, ate cookies, and the home teacher came. On Thursday, Saturday, and Monday I have to watch the news for National events. I have to go to bed. Goodnight

January 7, 1997 - 12 years old

1-7-’97 Today I went to Scouts, I worked out my room’s electric problems, and I got to bed late. (hint, hint) Goodnight.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

January 6, 1997- 12 years old

1-6-’97 School starts too early. I got my allowance and babysitting money. I have to go. ‘Bye

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

January 5, 1997 - 12 years old

1-5-’97 Today, I passed the sacrament. It was confusing. I helped teach a family home evening lesson. It was fast Sunday. I also went to a new Sunday school class. Church started at 9:00am instead of 1:00pm. I’d say it was a busy day. (In case you want to know why my writing changed color, my old pen ran out of ink.) Goodnight.

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

January 4, 1997- 12 years old

1-4-’97 It was Susan’s birthday today. It was very boring. Goodnight.

Monday, June 2, 2014

January 3, 1997 -12 years old

1-3-’97 Today I stayed up really late (watching T.V.) I plan to sleep in next Saturday. I’m too tired to write more.

January 2, 1997 - 12 years old

1-2-’97 Today I played with my friends. Then I stayed up all night watching Startrek. So now I have to go to bed or I can’t wake up in the morning. So, Goodnight!

January 1, 1997- 12 years old

1-1-’97 Today I did my homework. Tomorrow I have school, so I better get to bed. Goodnight.

Friday, May 30, 2014

December 31, 1996 and January 1, 1997- 12 years old

12-31-‘96/1-1-’97 I just came from a New Years Party. It was fun. I played tag, football, and N64 with my friends. Happy New Years! Goodnight.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

December 30, 1996- Twelve years old

12-30-’96 Tomorrow is New Years Eve! Today I went to Fly Away Home (the movie). It was a good movie. Then we (the kids, Grandmas and Ryan) went out to eat. I played football with Tom and Jacob. I also played video games. One more thing. Madilyn got an ID tag. Goodnight.

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

December 29, 1996 - 12 years old and Aaronic Preisthood

12-29-’96 There are 3 main orders of business I have to tell you. #1. I turned 12 years old on the 24th of December. I got my Gospel in Action award today along with Mike Anderson. I graduated from primary and got ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood. The Priesthood is the most important. With it comes the responsibilities of writing in you, personally reading the scriptures, and more. #2. Is Christmas! I got 1. Bulldog stuff 2. A Lighting ball 3. Puzzles 4. Other trinkets. Michael got a N64 (the latest video game system) and a game called Pilotwings 64. With Christmas came a trip to Disneyworld and #3. Relatives, Brooke and her husband Steve (who proved to be a nice guy) came. So did Ryan from college, Grandmas, and a friend of Carolyn’s from Kearney. Well I have to go. Goodnight.

Friday, May 23, 2014

August 20, 1996 - 11 years old

8-20-’96 Not much happened. Goodnight.

August 18, 1996 - 11 years old

8-18-’96 Today is Sunday. I sent John a letter today. I went to church. Goodnight.

August 17, 1996 - 11 years old

8-17-’96 Yesterday I fell asleep early, so I couldn’t write in you. I finished the tree house with Jacob and Tom. I’m doing Oragami a lot lately. It’s fun. I went to the mall today. I bought some glow-in-the-dark stars. Goodnight.

August 15, 1996 - 11 years old

8-15-’96 I got a letter from John today. Me, Jacob, and Tom are making a tree house. Goodnight.

August 14, 1996-11 years old

8-14-’96 Today was a normal day. Almost. I read an article today. It was about life on Mars. Wouldn’t it be weird if they proved that life existed or did not exist on Mars? Oh well, I have to sleep. Goodnight.

Thursday, May 22, 2014

August 13, 1996 - 11 years old

8-13-’96 My kink (the one in my neck) is gone. Other than that nothing of interest happened. Goodnight.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

August 12, 1996 - 11 years old

8-12-’96 Nothing interesting happened. I still have that kink in my neck. Goodnight

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

August 11, 1996 - 11 years old

8-11-’96 I got a weird kink in my neck. It really hurts. I tried to get it out, but to no avail. I hope it goes away overnight. Well I have to go to sleep. Goodnight.

Monday, May 19, 2014

August 10, 1996 - 11 years old

8-10-’96 very little happened. I must sleep. Goodnight.

August 9, 1996 -11 years old

8-9-’96 Today was very dull. In fact I can’t think of anything I did that was new. I can’t think that you will let me waste paper, so, BRAINSTORM. I thought of two things new. 1.Dad is reading a book to us (a chapter a day). 2.I played dodgeball on the trampoline. Goodnight

August 8, 1996 -11 years old

8-8-’96 Jacob and my parents came home today. Jacob came home from vacation, and my parents came from visiting Brooke. Speaking of Brooke, she is getting married in October. I’m going to school this month. From what I’ve heard, school will be terrible. Oh well, I’ll have to adapt and change, again. You know, this is getting very annoying. I’m getting pulled around all over the U.S.A.! In fact, in October, I’m going to Utah and California for Brooke’s marriage and wedding reception! Also, Thomas and John owe me a letter. I think the mailman steals the letters. Oh well, I have to go. Goodnight.

Friday, May 16, 2014

August 7, 1996 - 11 years old

8-7-’96 I went swimming around 8:30p.m.-9:30p.m. at night. Oh, I forgot to tell you, Brooke is getting married! I’m sorry I didn’t tell you earlier. I hope she has a baby. I don’t really like the guy she is marrying. I can’t think of anything else. Goodnight

Thursday, May 15, 2014

August 6, 1996 - 11 years old

8-6-’96 I went swimming today. It was fun. Nothing else happened. Goodnight.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

August 5, 1996- 11 years old (move to Wisconsin)

8-5-’96 I know, I know, I haven’t written in you for a long time. I’m on summer vacation. Next year I will be in 6th grade! Time sure does fly! I stopped writing that Daniel’s log stuff because it takes up space. Are you ready for a shocker? I’m in Wisconsin! I hated moving and I still hate it here. We have a pool here. I guess the only reasons I don’t like it here is John isn’t here. Brett moved to Omaha, N.E., Thomas went to St. Louis, and John is the only one left in Kearney. I met some kids here; there names are Jacob, Tom, Mike, Marcus, Ken, and Paul. I can’t get over Kearney. I was born there. I hate moving. I’m writing John, Brett, and Thomas to keep in touch. Madeline is really spelled Madelyn. Speaking of Madelyn, the dog got a harness and a pooper-scooper. Tom (the one from Wisconsin) came over and swam today. Well, I have to go. ‘Bye. Oh, wait! I almost forgot to tell you some stuff. My Mom and Dad aren’t home so I have to take care of the dog and the bird. I’m also supposed to read Helaman 5 of the Book of Mormon Oh well, I have to go to sleep. Goodnight.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

February 18, 1996 - 11 years old

2-18’96 Sorry I couldn’t write in you for a couple of months. The reason I needed today is my parents are thinking of moveing to Wisconsin. I really don’t want to move because I would leave John. See my problem? Oh well, I’ll figure it out. I’m 11 years old now. [1]That’s easier to read isn’t it? Maybe I should write like this more often. You may have noticed on the date that it is 1996. Time is moveing to fast. It’s Sunday Ryan became my teacher. Well I gotta go to church. Goodbye.  



[1] At this point in my journal I changed my handwriting from a sloppy cursive to a slightly less sloppy print. 

Monday, May 12, 2014

November 7, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 11-7-’95 Today was a very uninteresting day. I went to school lost a note that said I could have a snail. That’s about it. By the way my sister is to read you so brace yourself. Well I gotta go! See ya tomorrow!

Friday, May 9, 2014

November 6, 1995-10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 11-6-’95 Today is Monday. Monday is the first day of the school week. I watched “Gargolyes” on T.V. Want to hear a story? O.K. then. Once upon a time I woke up in the middle of the night. I saw something on the bed and thought it was my little brouther. I felt a scratch and grabbed what I thought was my little brothers hand, but it was a paw! I looked closer and figured out it was the family dog Madeline. Well it’s time for bed. Good-night!

November 5, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 11-5-’95 Sorry I haven’t written in you for a very long time. Carolyn got the bulldog and it’s name is Madeline. I’m in the 5th grade now and studying invertebrates in science. Madeline got nudered so she can’t have pup’s. I made up an idea for a book. I’t’s about these monsters called Alpockie. When they scrach you you’ll turn into one of them. How they came to be is an ancient Zeco (that’s a wizard) put a taboo (that’s a kind of curse) on an island village that turned them into alpockies. Soon the whole island was full of alpockies. When scientist discover the island thousands of years later the alpockies get on a ship that brings them to America. A boy finds out three ways to get rid of them 1. To get viniger into there blood 2. Dogs 3. Drowning them. The story goes on and they end up getting rid of them. By the way, Halloween was fun. I was road kill. I got a new Sunday school teacher named Brother Wait. Today was church and it was fun. Well I have to go. See ya tommorrow! Oh wait I play an isternent called the French Horn that reminds me I got to go practice. ‘Bye!

May 25, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 5-25-’95 Today is the last day of school Plus it’s Carolyn birthday. She’s getting a Bulldog. Well I gotta go!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

May 21, 1995 - 10 year old

Daniel’s log Stardate 5-21-’95 I couldn’t find you for over a month. Ebcot was great. I bought a new toy called Mr. Balzac. My favorite ride was Spaceship earth. Magic Kingdom was even better! I bought a stuffed Mickey mouse. It was great at the fancy motels. I’m now studying the human body in science. I started reading “Where The Red Fern Grows.” Brooke graduated from high school. My family had a big party. Today was warm and I’m helping make a video in science. Well I gotta go. Go-o-o-o-o-o-dbye! 

April 13, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-13-’95 I’m on the road to disney world! Well I’m tired goodnite

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

April 12, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-12-’95. TOMARROW is the day I go to Disney World! I’m so happy, so very happy! Also the missionarys ate over. So leave my presence.

Monday, May 5, 2014

April 11, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-11-’95 John and Brett came over. We made a game called spit-darts. It’s were you have a suction cup dart and you spit it out and try to make it stick on the wall. I helped Michael put a Light Bright picture together. Goodbye.

April 10, 1995 -10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-10-’95 Today is Monday. I went to school and I am sill on my giant panda report. By the way a Joke a day keeps the boring parties away. Laugh all you want and laugh more for all I care! Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha! Little bo is indigo! Ha, ha, ha! Wait. Take a breath, Ok. Now that I’m back on earth again. Goodbye.

April 9, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-9-’95 Spencer is watching me write in you. I’m about to tickle him. Ha, ha, he, ho. (laughing) Today was church and I went to John’s house. We made a tent and John’s little brother Jacob ruined it. Well I gotta tickle Spencer now goodbye. I’m back um I played the game of life goodbye um again. Yeah that’s it again. Well goodbye, again. Just goodbye ok goodbye, goodbye, goodbye. It’s a good thing I can spell goodbye. Huh? Well goodbye then. And that’s final.

Friday, May 2, 2014

April 8, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-8-’95 John came over to play. I also watched Star Trek. Well ‘Bye. 

Thursday, May 1, 2014

April 7, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-7-’95 I got out of school for the weekend. I’m spending the night at Brett’s house.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

April 6, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-6-’95 I watched the Pagemaster today. I had some homework today too. Scouts was fun.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

April 5, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 4-5-’95 I have a confession to make, I haven’t been able to find time for you. I started having night-mares about vermin taking over. I have some good news tough. I’m going to Disney world on the 13 or 14th of April. If I listed my thoughts it would fill a book. Its hard to believe that humans aren’t extinct after what we’ve been thorough. But it’s true. If you don’t know I’m a grade A student. I got my allowance today. I could write in you more but I must get some rest. Goodbye!

Monday, April 28, 2014

March 31, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s log Stardate 3-31-’95 I couldn’t find you for a while. First today is Friday and grandma’s came over. Most important Aimee got baptized. Gary Locke and Brett Sivets (who is going on a mission) were the witnesses. And my dad confirmed her.

March 28, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 3-28-’95 Hi, I’m doing a report on the Giant Panda in school. Well today is the last day with the Sega. Um, I got to go. ‘Bye……….ha-shoo (snooring) 

March 27, 1995-10 years old

3-27-’95 Today we rented a Sega and some games. Well I got to go to bed right now. No later. I mean it! I got to put you down! Stop making me write in you! I mean it! Get away from me! Aaaaahhh!

Friday, April 25, 2014

March 26, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 3-26-’95 I’m going back to school I’m also helper of the week. Pretty brief messages, huh? Well I got to go. ‘Bye.

Thursday, April 24, 2014

March 25, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 3-25-’95 Today is Sunday. Yesterday, I watched Star Trek it was good. Today I got a C.T.R. ring. (C.T.R. means Choose, The, Right.) Well I got to go. Goodbye!

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

March 23, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log Stardate 3-23-’95 I am at John’s house. He has lots of computer games. Today is Aimee’s birthday.

March 22, 1995?- 10 years old

Daniel’s log 3-22-’95 Pack meeting was today. I got two badges. Well, I got to go. ‘Bye.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

March 22, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log 3-22-’95 Whoops! I forgot to write in you yesterday! I’m doing animal collages in science. I got to make a worksheet for the first graders. Well I got to go. ‘Bye.

Monday, April 21, 2014

March 20, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s log 3-20-’95 Today I finished up an art project on the Oregon Trail. Well I gotta go. ‘Bye Oh! Wait. I finished Charlotte’s Web.

March 19, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log 3-19-’95 “Imagination is more important than Knowledge.” I read that in a fortune cookie. I plan to put that to the test. But before that I want to apologize for not writing in you. I went to stake conference today. I changed my alien’s name to Xarons (entry 2-7-’95.) Yesterday I watched Star Trek. Well ‘Bye.

February 28, 1995 - 10 years old

Daniel’s Log 2-28-‘95I forgot to tell you about Dave. He is someone who visits a lot. Today he brought a brought a CD-Rom game called The Journey man Project Turbo it has 3D graphics. Well I got to go. ‘Bye

Friday, April 18, 2014

February 27, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log 2-27-9’95 I got my first two National Geographics today well got to go. ‘Bye.

Thursday, April 17, 2014

February 26, 1995-10 years old

Daniel’s Log 2-26-’95 tomorrow I start school.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

February 25, 1995- 10 years old

Daniel’s Log 2-25-’95 I watched Star Trek today, it was a good one. Well I got to go. ‘Bye.

February 24, 2014-10 years old

Daniel’s log 2-24-95 I did exercise for my Fitness Award in scouts. I also saw the play Bye Bye Birdie. Well, Bye Bye Journal.

Monday, April 14, 2014

February 23, 1995- 10 years old


Daniel’s log 2-23-95 I’m sorry I haven’t written in you for a while. I’m on vacation from school till Monday.

Friday, April 11, 2014

February 19, 1995-10 years old

Daniel’s log 2-19-’95 Sorry I didn’t write yesterday. Today was church. ‘Bye

February 17, 1995-10 years old

Daniel’s log 2-17-95 not much happened today. ‘Bye.

February 16, 1995-10 years old

Daniel’s log 2-16-95 Today was pretty interesting. I collected money for Jump Rope for Heart. I also went to scouts. Well I got to go to bed. ‘Bye.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

February 15, 1995-10 years old

Daniel’s log 2-15-’95 We started Charlottes Web. Well I got to go.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Valentines Day, 1995-10 years old

Daniels Log 2-14-’95 Valentine’s Day YUK, I hate Valentine’s Day.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014