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.

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 4^th 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.

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.

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 6^th Sense on DVD.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 1, 2000 - 15 years old

April 1, 2000   Today was the first few sessions of the 170^th 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.

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.

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.

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).

New Journal, March 26, 2000-15 years old

My name is Daniel Curtis, and this is my journal. Today is march 26^th, 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.

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. 

November 13, 1997-12 years old

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 6^th 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.

September 28, 1997- 12 years old

9-28-97 Today I went to church.

July 30, 1997- 12 years old

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

July 27, 1997 - 12 years old

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

July 23, 1997 - 12 years old

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

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.

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.

May 3, 1997- 12 years old

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

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.

April 15, 1997-12 years old

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

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.

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.

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.

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 2^nd 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.

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 15^th. 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 24^th. 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.

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.

February 26, 1997- 12 years old

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

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.

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.

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 6^th! 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

January 4, 1997- 12 years old

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

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.