The Eighth Page

A Freshman Girl’s Diary

Dear my Dearest Diary, It’s my first day in Nathan Hale, and everything is just swell. I have met so many interesting people from all over the country. My roommate is from Arkansas, and she seems like someone who could become my BFF in no time. Just after a few hours I know that this is going to be my family. Dear Diary, My first week of classes is over. It was alright I guess, but I HATE MY ROOMMATE! She is so prissy. And she doesn’t like “The Notebook,” what the hell? Back to classes, English is my favorite class, but my teacher is really hard. I hate history! Who cares about the past anyway? Hopefully my second week will go better once I get in the groove. (9/18/10) Dear Diary, So I was going to update you on my second week, but something more important is happening. I was about to take a shower, when I noticed something outside my window. It looked sort of like a guy in a trench coat. What could he being doing out there at 9:30 at night? Should I call PAPS? Wait what is their number? (9/26/10) Dear Diary, I think I’m in love. I don’t know his name or what dorm he lives in, I just know he’s super funny and the one for me. I don’t know how I’m going to find out his name, but once I do I can’t wait to schedule stalk my first crush. Wait I figured it out, I’ll find his name in this week’s Phillipian! I know he writes for some section. Wait… he’s good looking and he’s funny… He must write for Features! (9/30/10) Dear Diary, His name is Sloan! For some reason he doesn’t have a schedule, but I saw him telling someone about his Features article, so I know it’s him. The issue is he’s a Senior, so how do I get to know him? Maybe I should write for Features? I noticed there aren’t any female writers, so maybe they’ll take me even if I’m not that funny. (10/1/10) – Paulette Finn