Thursday, Feb. 1, 1979
(Last Day of Driving - Letter
from Stacy)
Today was nice! School was good cause
it was my last driving day! I get my blue slip in 2 weeks! I
got my grades, all B's and A's! I'm proud! I wore my black leather
pants & got alot of comments. When I got home, guess who
I got a letter from? No, not Mark; Stacy! He's living in Cisne, IL. It's about 150
miles south of us. He's 5'8" now! Same height as my Buster!!
He sent a pic & he looks much better now. Maybe, I'll be
able to begin a new love-life; maybe! I sure do need someone
to help me forget about you know who.
I watched Mork & Mindy. That guy
gets cuter every week. What a "clone"! Then I watched
more tee wee, including SOAP.
Friday, February 2, 1979
Today i mailed a letter to Stacy. That
means he should get it tomarrow. At school, Ichanged back to
my old schedule of getting out at 20 till 2. I wasn't supposed
to change back till Monday. Oh well, so what can they do about
it, fire me? Mom let me drive, and we went to Ben Franklin where
I got an '81 necklace, and a grey-ghost basketball pin. Then
we went to a gift shop where I got a big valentine card for Stacy.
Then we went to Dorothy's figurines where we got some plaster
figures to paint, I got Donald Duck and a two way traffic sign.
Then I drove home. In the mail, I got a broadcasting magazine,
and guess what!? An application from the FCC to send in and get
a restricted radio operator permit that requres no exam!! I'm
senting away for it and then after my birthday, I'm going back
to that stupid WCLL and get a JOB!! Looks like the start of my
career! Stacey asked me if I wanted to go with her with her Dad
to the bowling alley, his league bowls Fridays. So we did. It
was pretty fun. This little girl was dragging her doll along
the floor by a few strands of hair. We played Robot Bowl 3 times.
I got 128, 165, 140! I wish I could play that in P.U. instead!
I'm good at that. We also played air hockey. While we were at
the bowling alley, I called home to see if Stacey if could spend
the night. Ma said yeah. We had to wait for her mom to get back
from shopping to make sure it was okay. While at the alley, good
ol' Prunella arrived for her monthly visit! Fine! We talked and
watched old peiple on the Dating Game. I had horrible cramps.
I didn't sleep at all. My gut was killing me, back too. And it
didn't help much to sleep on the hard floor either! I'm not typing
too well, am I? I'm not always this bad!
Saturday February 3, 1979
high: 21, low: 7
Today was somewhat raunch. I didn't
sleep. I got up at 7. I drove Stacey home. Then I drove up to
Venture. There, I didn't get anything. We went to Kroger. There
I didn't get anything. Then, we went to Sheridan Village. I saw
the Bee Gees new album. There, I didn't get anything. I wanted
the album, but Mom couldn't swing a few dollars to get it for
me! We stopped at McDonalds on the way home. I got a burger,
fries and a large coke. I slept from 12:30- to 5:30. I got up,
and ate some stuff. Then I watched The Muppet Show, which stunk
because Liberace hosted it. He's gay!!! Then I watche CHiP's.
It was fantastic. I swoon every time I take a look at that gorgeous
Erik Estrada. What a hunk. The show featured him tonight. Something
weird is going on, because they said next week a new show premeires
at that time, and they didn't say anything about what is gonna
happen to CHip's! It better not have been cancelled! At 8 o'clock,
I'm typing this. Tomarrow, I'm invited to that swimming party.
I guess I'm going. I don't really want to though, because of
Prunella. Maybe I won't. We're supposed to go eat at Grandma's
too, and I have homework. I thing maybe I won't. I think maybe
right now, I'll do something. Saturday Night Live isn't on tonight,
so I think maybe I'll just snack on something, then go to sleep
again. But now that I've cut out this piece of paper and begun
to type on it, I might as well fill it all up. So, what can I
say? How about my birthday is in 4 weeks? That's a pretty good
thing to say isn't it? Well, the tee wee in my room is on, so
I better go in there and do something about it. I think maybe
I will go in there right now and watch it. Think maybe I shoul
do that? I think maybe that would be a good idea. I think maybe
I'm running out of typing room now See ya later!!
Sunday February 4, 1979 (Shelly's
swim party)
Today was K.O. kinda boring. I decided not to go to the party,
cuz it'd be too gross what with Prunella here and all. She didn't
wanna go either! I drove Mike's new car to Grandma's where we
ate lunch. We came back. Stacey called and told me that only
4 out of 23 people showed up at the party. I felt kinda bad.
Others didn't show up for the same reason I didn't. I hope they'll
come to my pizza party! I made dognuts. A pen-pal, Kristi Miller,
called. She was in Chicago on her way to Fla. She lives in Montana.
I'm watching the Bad News Bears. I can't wait to play softball
again! I watched last hour and a half of Rocky. It was pretty
good I suppose.
Monday February 5, 1979 (Letter
from Stacy)
I went to school. The heater was broken in the english rooms.
Stacey didn't come. Mike picked me up today. I had to wait 45
minutes. Guess what? I got another letter from Stacy! How's that
for quick? I wish Buster would write back like that!! I answered
the letter right away and hiked down to the Con. in the bitter
cold to get a couple stamps. I'll mail it tomarrow. I watched
Carol Burnett, then Little House on the Praire, MASH (stinks!)
WKRP, the best! It was really funny.
I wonder if Stacy still likes me the way he used to? From
his letters, it's very hard to tell. He didn't used to be that
way. He would tell me EXACTLY how he felt! He sure has
changed in that respect. I hope he still loves me. I need someone
to love me now!
Tuesday February 6, 1979
In Business, S.B. asked me about Stacy. She wants his new
address. I don't want to give it to her! In Art, I transferred
my Snoopy onto the lino block. I start carving tomarrow. In P.U.,
I bowled a 92. Well, I'm improving! I drove to the Chilli P.O.,
then Wendy's where I ate a bugger and fries, then to the Doc's
to get a blood test. The student doc was cute. I drove home.
I received my Broadcasting. Cindie Tegg came by with that stationery
I ordered. It sure is tough! I love it! It's real official. I
watched "The Horror Show." It was cool. I dig spooky
movies; this included the best of them. Except for the very
best, "The Body Snatchers."
Gotta split. Gonna listen to the Sears radio theatre.
Wednesday February 7, 1979
I liked today! Before I left for school, mom & I decided
that I would call home after 3rd hour & we'd go shopping!
So I did, and we did! First, we went to the Peoria "lieberry,"
and I checked out 2 old Bee Gee's albums. They're neat! Then,
we went to Northwoods. We ate lunch at J.C. Penney's. It didn't
taste very good. At MusicLand, I got the Bee Gee's new album,
"Spirits Having Flown." It's quite neat too. I drove
us home. I listened to my records. I answered pen-pal letters
on my cool new stationery. I had two hambuggers for supper. I
watched Carol Burnett. It was funny. I then watched the Odd Couple.
I began to watch Spiderman, but it stunk, so I just fiddled around
the rest of the night.
Thursday February 8, 1979
Today did fine. It was snowing till about noon. I finished
carving out Snoopy's teeth. In P.E. Aletha told Cathy she hates
her. Dad came and got me. My counselor said she wants to see
me during my study hall. I don't have one! I wonder what she
wants? I made tortillas for supper. Aunt Dorothy witnessed a
shooting from across the street! It was on the news.
I watched Mork & Mindy, and other shows.
Friday February 9, 1979
My life ain't worth beans. In Business, we had a sub and threw
airplanes all hour. In Art, I made 5 prints. They all stink bad.
My counselor loves to discourage me! She tried to talk me out
of everything I've always wanted, always planned on! Well, I
won't let her! I'm going to do what I want. She can't run my
life! In the mail, I got my Steve Martin Head arrow! I love it.
It really looks real! I called Shelly to see if she was gonna
go Sun. to IVC Nite at the 2nd Chance. She was gonna call back
but didn't. I watched Charlie Brown's V-day show.  Then
I talked to Stacey she asked me over tomarrow. I am now watching
The Heroes of Rock & Roll. It's quite neat to see how it's
grown over the years. I think it's at it's best now! Shelly called.
Her & I are definately going.
Saturday February 10, 1979
hi: 13 low:1
I guess today was okay. We went to the grocery store. I got
a tape to record on. I went to Stacey's for 4 hours. We watched
tv, looked at pictures, & listened to records. I came home.
Dennis Brem came over. Mike brought his new girl-friend home.
They went to a movie, but came back & watched Sat Nite Live.
I've seen her before at school. Poor girl, Mike fell asleep &
she left without him even knowing it! Wow, what a date that must
have been. But she seemed to be real nice. She said she had fun.
I don't know how she could have?! There were 48 commercials during
this week's Sat Nite Live!
Sunday February 11, 1979
Today was good & bad. Steve, Judy, their kid, Aunt Dot
& Uncle Art came over for dinner. The food was good. I had
fun visiting. We had spaghetti. Shelly called & said she
ain't goin' to the 2nd Chance. That ruined it for me! I did a
bunch of exercises. I wanna lose weight. I'm 12 pounds more than
I'm supposed to be. I'm watching Gone With the Wind for the 6th
time! I love it. That Clark Gable was sure some guy! The conslusion
is tomarrow. Too bad I already know what happens! My muscles
all ache like @#%!! from those exercises! Me & Snookums are
playing Space Tilt. He loves the marble! I'm watching 60 Minutes.
It's pretty interesting. I sure wanted to go to the Disco tonight!
I am really p.o.'d! It would have been alot of fun!!!!! Watched
a Streets of S.F. with my hero Richard Hatch.
Mon. Feb. 12, 1979 (no school
- Abe's birthday)
Today was sorta boring. I went with Mom to her craft thing
this morn. It was boring. I sat there and watched the portable.
On the way home, I drove. We went to Bergners, and Hardees. In
the mail, I got 1 letter. Not from Stacy. I wish he'd hurry up!
He's getting as bad as what's his name. I'm already nervous about
calling him. I beat Mom in a few games of checkies. I beat Dad
too! I was in kinda a bad mood this evening. I watched the second
half of Gone With The Wind. Mike bought a Deluxe Monopoly set.
It's really neat! He's runnin' around looking for extra money.
I'm so scared about what I'm gonna say Wed. night. I hope I don't
get sick from nerves. And I hope he'll talk to me! I still love
him. Wonder if he misses me.
Tuesday February 13, 1979
Today went quite well, I'd say! In Biz, S.B. asked if I had
Stacy's address. I told her I forgot. In Art, I began to carve
out the rest of my Snoopy. It looks yucky now. In P.U., I bowled
a 103!! The highest I've ever gotten! I drove home.
I got another letter from Stacy. 'Bout time! I'm so scared about
calling Mark tomarrow. I wish it would hurry up and get over
with! I worked some more on my weight losing techniques. I played
a game of Monopoly with Mike & Kevin. They smeared me! I
had about 10 G's on my tab when I quit!
Valentine's Day
Today was the best day I've had since the night Mark and I
went out! It all started out like a normal day when I was gonna
call him that night, I was super nervous, and worried all day
at school about how he was gonna act.
In Biz, S.B. asked for S.L.'s address again; again I said
I forgot it. In Art, I'm carving the rest of my Snoopy. The band
got back from their Florida trip and was at school today. I bought
myself valentine candy. In P.U., I gave Mr. Magoo a piece of
my mind. I really told him, boy!
When I got home, I was growing nervouser and nervouser. Then,
a minute or two after 3:30, the phone rang. Mom got it, and told
me it was some fellow. He said to her, "May I speak to Julie,
please?" I got on there, and he said, "Happy Valentine's
Day!" I was shocked out of my gord. I said it back. He said
he was Buster, and I said I knew. He was calling because he wasn't
gonna be at the station tonight at the time I said I'd call.
He had his shift changed 2 months ago. We talked for about 20
minutes!!! I thought I was gonna die!! It was so good to hear
him again! He said he's bored with that station, and just doesn't
know what he's gonna do. I made it known that as soon as I get
out of high school, I want to travel. He didn't think I wanted
to! Now that he knows different, I sure wish we could spend the
rest of our lives together travelling all over the country. I'm
so amazed! I love that guy so much. Just when I was starting
to give up, he proves he cares by calling! What a man! I love
him! I want to live with him. By golly, I think there's still
hope for me and him yet! I've just gotta keep in tough until
I get out of high school, then, I'm gonna go be with him.
Thursday February 15, 1979
Today wasn't the greatest. As a matter of fact, it was somewhat
yucky! There was freezing rain that put a sheet of ice on the
area. Dad picked me up. We gave Gary (guy in Art class) a ride.
I got 3 letters in the mail. I sat around & was bored. I
watched Morky. He was great! What a cutie. Played Mike a game
of Mono. He smeared me once again! I'm watching the Grammy's.
Only people of importance on it are: Stephen Bishop, Bee Gees,
Andy Gibb, Steve Martin.
Friday February 16, 1979
Today, I liked today! In Art, I completed some prints. They
didn't turn out too stinko. I learned the abc's in sign lingo.
I'm learning the rest out of Holley's book. It's fun! I had to
stay for 6 & 7th hour cuz ma wouldn't get out on the ice
to get me. I got no mail. I called Aunt Dot to see if I'm still
stayin' all night. I am, and here I am! This is alright! I'm
lounging around watching tv, eatin' Chip's & drinkin' sodie.
I worked on her latch hook rug, and am now getting ready for
to watch the Body Sntachers, the best movie ever made! I'm watching
the Channel 9 Chicago News. Guess what?! All the music in B.S.
is directed & produced by Carmen Dragon, Daryl's dad!
Saturday February 17, 1979
hi: 7, low: -2
Today was okay. Kinda busy. Ma got to Aunt Dot's early &
woke us all up! We went to K-Fart, where I got 2 Andy Gibb puzzles.
Then went to mall where I got the Peoria Game, and the book of
the Body Snatchers. I didn't get any mail. Maybe S.L. ain't gonna
write me cuz I mentioned Mark in my last note. Speaking of him,
don't let me forget to write Buz a letter & mail it Tues.
We got home. I could not get the car up the icy drive. The Brem's
came over. Me, Mike, Kev, & Spock played Peoria. They quit
at 8:30 to go cruise. They left me with Dennis! I played Peoria
with him. I smeared him! Stacey asked if I could come over tomarrow.
Ma & Pa said no. Oh well, I didn't really want to anyway.
I'm now watching Saturday Night Live. It's been pretty good,
for once!
Sunday February 18, 1979
 Today
was your average Sunday. I woke up at 11. I cleaned up my room
as soon as I got up. Then I ate roast and potatoes for dinner.
I added onto my Mork scrapbook. It snowed for awhile, but then
it quit and the sun came out. I went on the air for a couple
hours. I typed Buster a letter. I'll mail it Tuesday. I made
corn fritters. At 6, Leif Garrett was on The Osmonds. He's cute!
Here's a picture. He only got to sing one song, and they kept
calling him "Life" and "Leaf"! I started
to watch American Grafitti, but it stunk, so I tuned into Alice.
Then I watched Marathon man.
I'm entering myself in a talent contest in a magazine.
Monday February 19, 1979
Today was fine. In English, I got to read a part in a story.
In P.U., our volley ball team almost won a game! I drove us to
a few shops in Chilli, then to Venture where I got 2 tapes &
a new pair of white painter's pants. I borrowed Stacey's dad's
tape recorder. It stinks! I made lasagna for supper. I listened
to some old tapes. I watched M.A.S.H. Then, I tuned into WKRP,
my fave. It's a 2 parter, continued next week. It's good. After
it, Stacey called and we chatted for awhile. My throat hurts
like hell! Mike's supposed to be borrowing Bob's recorder for
me. He ain't come back yet. I think it's about time for me to
go to sleep. I hope I don't have any more of those freaky dreams!
Tuesday February 20, 1979
Face it Fidler, you're FAT! You gotta lose weight: now I mean
it!! C'mon! Instead of going down, I've gained 2 pounds!
In Art, I made a mess of myself. In P.U., I'm back to the old
me again, and bowling stinkier than ever! I got an '81. Oh well,
it's a good year anyway. I drove us up to Eagle grocery store.
I can't wait to get that little ol' license of mine! Won't be
long now! I only got one stinkin' letter in the mail from a stinkin'
pen-pal! I ate supper. I watched Happy Days and Laverne &
Shirley. Stacey call & we shot the bull around a bit. Don't
hink her parents are takin' her swimmin'. We got a high temp
in the low 40's today! But now, we're getting freezing rain.
Well, gotta split. See ya tomarrow.
Wednesday February 21, 1979
Today was okay for me. In P.U., our team won a volley ball
game for once! Mom called & said she wasn't gonna pick me
up. That upset me quite a bit! I didn't get no letters in the
mail. Just my Broadcasting. Today I stuck to my diet well. I
plan to keep it up now! I just have to lose weight!!!!! I made
a tape for that talent contest. I guess it's pretty good. I'll
settle for it! Wouldn't it be neat if I won?! But, you know that's
impossible. Tomarrow, there's a softball meeting after school,
and I'm going. I'm watching One Day at a Time. I watched the
Jefferson's. I read some of the body Snatchers. It's great. My
room is a disaster area! I must break down & clean it some
day! But now, I must go to sleep if you please!
Thursday February 22, 1979
Today was good enough, I suppose. I was in a nontalkative
mood. I drove us to the mall. I didn't stay at school for the
softball meeting. At the mall, I got a Mork & Mindy book.
I drove us back home. I made pizza for supper. I finished reading
the Body Snatchers. It was great! It ended completely different
from either movie. I watched Mork. It was the funniest one yet!
Stacey called as usual. She was crying with parent problems.
It's nice to know that someone confides in you.
I started to read my Mork book. It's really good.
Friday February 23, 1979
In P.U. we square danced. It stunk! I had to swing Mark Monce's
own. He's gross. All of the guys in my class are a bunch of meely
mouthed dust heads. I drove us straight home. Stacey didn't come
to school. She called me. We had a tremendous misunderstanding.
I asked her to come over meaning to stay all night, but not specifrying.
When she got here, she brought only a game. I thought that was
weird. She said she had to be home by 9. I figured she meant
in the morn. Later, I realized she meant tonight. Me & dad
took her home.
I called Mr. Easter & told him I want to be in softball.
Saturday February 24, 1979
 Everything stinks! I wish I were
dead or only 3. Then I wouldn't have nuthin' to worry about.
I drove us to the Peoria Lieberry. On the way, dad made me cry
by yelling at me about pot-holes. We went to the mall. I got
nuthin' much there. At the Westlake S.C., I got the Foto-Novel
of the Body Snatchers. Then I drove home. Again, dad made me
cry by saying I can't go swimming tomarrow cuz he's "always
on the go." Bull! I hate this age! You're old enough to
be called an adult, but too young to do the things they do. Only
2 more years, then I'm splittin' this joint! I watched Chips.
Erik Estrada was only in 2 scenes! I watched B.J. & the bear.
I didn't hear from Stacy yet. I wish he'd write. It's makin'
me wonder if he's gonna or not. I want a car. I also want a man!
Matter-a-fact, just gimme both of 'em and I'll be on my way!
Sunday February 25, 1979
This morning I drove to the Cat parking lot where dad coached
me on parking techniques. Once at home, we decided that it would
be nice to eat out. So, I drove with Mike in his car to Hardee's.
When I got back, I practiced parking with a play tractor. Then
I watched a few sports shows. I failed at an attempt to make
popcorn balls. They turned out too mushy & sweet. I watched
All in the Family & Alice. Then I saw that hunk, Erik on
Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes. The men lost due to handicaps.
Monday February 26, 1979
 I heard some very suprizing news
at school. Lisa Bickley has an out of school suspension for being
caught in the turlet taking speed!! Who would have ever thunk
it?! If only she would've listened to me! What a true pot-head!
I drove home. Today, there was an eclipse. The last one till
2017! I'll be 54 then! I watched it on a piece of paper at prison.
Pretty neat!
I typed a letter for ma. Mike's been on the phone all night,
still is! Now, what if someone important was trying to get through?
I watched Salvage I; it was pretty good, then M.A.S.H.; which
stunk as usual, then part II of WKRP.
Tuesday February 27, 1979
Today was good enough. I got out at 12:55 because of mini-courses.
Hey, wow, I set a new bowling record for me! I got 125!!!
Is that great or what? Ouch! Snookums is chewing up my feet!
I'm watching Jimmy Cahtah give a news conference. I finally got
my C&T program. It's great! Has a ton of pics of Pooh without
his hat!! I saw an add in the paper for a job as a concession
girl at the Metro Cinema. I think I want that job. To pay for
a car. While I'm working there, I can apply at CLL. If I get
a job at CLL I'd quit the other one of course! Is that a good
plan?
I watched some t.v. I had a heavy phone convo with Spacey
Stacey.
Wednesday February 28, 1979
Today was good enough. I had to dance with yucky old Shawn
Ball!! I was so embarrassed!! I drove us home in the rain.
I didn't get any mail. Aw man! We ate leftover noodles for supper.
We went to the dairy in the Lake of the Woods Plaza. I got 2
magazines, and saw a bunch of stuck-up sluts! I watched tee wee
and talked on the phone to Stacey! |
