Entry
Four aka Vacation Entries
August
4th, 98. 2:15 p.m. Car ride to Cambridge, New York. I want to cry. It
just hit me, that in 4 weeks, a measly 28 days, I will be in school, at a
desk, learning. Aaahh!!! This summer has gone by way too fast, but it's
been the best, and the worst in its own ways. The latter because of the
whole issue around July 1st, the one I don't feel like talking about.
Well, I suppose I'll talk about today for a while. We left at 12 pm or so.
Tonight, we are going to eat at Wally's (one of the many traditions of the trip), and possibly go to the Meatman bridge. But back to this being the best summer. I mean, there was Wilmot, all the cool movies I've seen, these next 2 weeks, 3 concerst, being with the crew, etc.... I'm listening to the Natalie Imbrulia CD now. It's really neat so far. (Ali -I love U!! Will U Marry me? -Mike. That was on a bridge on the way to NY). 11:11 pm. Welll, the Eagleville Bridge was fun. We all went over by ourselves, walking, with the magical light stick. It's lost the thrill though. I mean, none of us (Maddy, Lauren, and me) were scared. Anyway, we then went for a drive and saw cows, deer, and racoon. It was silly. Something about Saturday (Aug 1) that was funny. We (me, Uncle Allen, Grandma, Grandpa, and my cousin Stacie) were leaving the Chinese restaurant that we had just eaten at. My Grandpa picks up the Dating Page!
He was looking through it and said to my single Uncle Allen "Here's what you
need, Al: Russian women!" It was so hilarious. More tomorrow. I'm tired.
P.S. Wally's was great!
August 6,
98. 11:45 a.m. Yesterday we went to Lake George. First off, we played
Goony Golf, a miniature golf course. I did well, I suppose. It was kids
against adults. They won by 7 strokes. It was really fun, and we got our
annual picture with the clown (like the one in my locker). We're in the
car now heading to Saratoga, and 3eb just came on the radio. It makes me
sad to hear them. Anyway, after golf, we went shopping and I got a keychain
for Sarah. Maddy and Lauren got temporary tattoos, but I wasn't interested.
We ate at the Log Jam; very good, as always. We went, well, the girls did,
to Skidmore college, in Saratoga Springs. It is a very nice school, what
we saw of it. Anyway, I'll write more at the track if I win some enormous
amount of money.
August 7,
around 11:30 pm. We're back at JKLM's house. I cannot believe that
Saratoga is over! Boohoo! I won about 13 dollars at the track - not too
shabby. We ate at Lillian's in Saratoga last night; it was okay. Then, we
stopped at the Diary King (another tradition) where I got mint chocolate
chip ice cream, which I think is my new fave. Today was silly; I got the
hiccups 3 times. I've just begun to get excited about the Lilith Fair
Wednesday, because we listened to the LF compilation CD from last year.
I really like Paula Cole's music, especially "Mississippi"
(I-I- I-I-I-I-I've.....). Hmmm.... Tomorrow we're going shopping, then
it's just JKM and me, because Lauren is going to a sleep over. I hope
it'll be okay. I like being with Lauren because I can talk to her more
easily. With Maddy, it's like I'm talking to a quieter, more mature me,
if you can imagine (ha), and it's hard. I talk to her about college, she
going into her Senior year and all. It's alright, though. It's sorta sad
leaving Saratoga this year, since next year Maddy might not be with us
because of college starting. I'm also sad because summer flew by- only 25
days left until school. I seriously can't believe it. I'm in total denial.
Seriously. After I get back, there are only 2 weeks of freedom. I want to
cry. Mostly out of sadness, but partly out of happiness. I mean, school
is okay. I love the people; I'm jsut worried about the work load this year.
I just read "West of Venus" by Judy Troy. It's good.
Yeah,
so now it's 12:35 am on August 9, my Dad's birthday. I'll write about
yesterday. Me and Lauren went to the mall so she could buy a b-day present
for her friend Pam. Then, she went to sleep over her house. Me and Maddy
made a Kevin Bacon movie on the computer. (Edit out boring part about my
arm being allergic to Bath and Body Works roll-on glitter gel) So anyway,
we (me and Lauren) were looking at b-day cards and stuff, and I was browsing
through all the cards. There is this greeting card line called "Ripple
Effects," and their cards are funny, but make you think, too. So, this one
card said this on the front (it's from memory): "Psychologists say that
women do little things to let men know they're interested, like cross and
uncross their legs, play with their hair, moisten their lips,..." On the
inside: "Send a card. Happy Birthday." Now, isn't that just adorable?
Well, today we are going to the Fall River Celebrates America Celebration
to see the Jeremy Rich Group. They are a band from next door, and I can
still hear them practicing. They are pretty cool. Well, I am going to go
read. Or listen to the band. Or dream Whatever. I just remembered
something amazing. I totally underestimated Maddy's intelligence.
I always thought that she was just slightly smarter thatn me. No, I
don't think so. She is #2 in her class, and got a 1460 on her SAT's.
She reminds me of people in school. It's like she's a real person,
not one that I share the joy of Kevin with :). I really am going now.
Bye. Okay, now it's 1:40 am. I just remembered something else. You all
know my whole attraction to arms, right? Well, we (me, Maddy, and Lauren)
were walking arounf the race track in Saratoga and passed this place where
the jockeys hang out. Well, let me just say that I liked their arms.
August 9,
8:15 pm. Well howdy. We did go tho the FRC thing and heard the JRG. It
was fun. The group is hard to describe. All of their songs are without a
singer- except for 1 or 2. Really neat sounding. More later. It's now
11:50 pm. We just got through watching Telling Lies in America with Kevin
Bacon and Brad Renfro. I highly recommend it. It was interesting.
Tomorrow is Newport- yeah! I love it there. It's beautiful, exciting,
and has neat shops. I was thinking about how much I wish I have a
boyfriend. Or somone who loves me back. More tomorrow.
August
10, 10:30 am I had to cut it short last night because we had to go to sleep.
I'm the first one up and downstairs. John and Kathy are at school tutoring,
so for the moment, it's just me and Oreo (dog), which is cool.
(Edit out personal part, which would probably be very interesting. Sorry
folks. Some things just can't be said. Don't worry. It's not about
anyone in the crew.)
August 11,
12:35 am. Newport was alright. It was only me, Lauren, and Kathy in
Newport today. I got some cool beads at the bead shop. We went to the
water and I picked up some shells. Maybe I'll make something with them,
or the beads I got. A cool bracelte, perhaps. How exciting. Uh...
I had a head full of thoughts before in the car, but they all floated out
of my head. Well, more tomorrow, I suppose, or later if I think of it.
12:45 pm. I forgot something about last night. We watched "Boys on the
Side" with Whoopi Goldberg and Drew Barrymore. It was good, but wicked
sad. Well, the countdown is down to 20, right? Wow. This summer flew!
I'm glad I've written a lot lately. Too bad all of it can't be on the
homepage... Anyway, we might go see "Ever After" today. I love that
movie, I don't mind seeing it again. But I suppose I should like it;
I'm a sucker for romances. I know, it doesn't seem like I am. But not
for traditional romantic stuff- like candlelit dinners or a dozen roses.
That stuff is cool, but I mean interesting stuff. Like staring up at the stars,
a midnight walk, or a rain walk.
August 12,
1 am. Today is Lilith Fair! (Edit out personal part, which would probably
be very interesting. Sorry folks. Some things just can't be said. Don't
worry. It's not about anyone in the crew.) Now it's 2:03 pm, or so, and
I'm waiting to leave for Lilith. I have a comment about that. I have the
utmost respect for musicians. I mean, they pour their heart and soul out
to millions of people, to make them happy. I would love to create that
passion with what I do with my life. I loved to watch Stephan Jenkins,
3eb lead singer, (through the binoculars, or course...) and his expressions
on his perspiring face. One could see the emotions in his face and actions.
Or maybe it was my imagination. Yeah, we only have lawn seats for today,
but at least there are screes, so maybe I can comment on the musicians
later. You know how before I was writing about the whole love=hate thing
before? Well, I was reading my book (Name the Baby by Mark Cirino) this
morning and cam across this quote on page 65: "All these hippie songwriters
sayin' there's a thin line between love and hate just don't get it. Man,
they've been living in the middle ages, as far as I'm concerned. I don't
even know why the English language has two separate words for those
concepts. They're one and the same, only claim to fame is who do you blame?"
Throughout the rest of the book, he makes this point a lot. More later.
August 13,
98. 1:33 am. Wow. Lilith Fair kicked butt. We were in the car on the way home,
all five of us. I'm singing along to the music, offering information on the
songs and artists, stuff I normally do. So, a song came on that I didn't
know too well, just some parts (If I had a Million Dollars by the Barenaked
Ladies) and Lauren said "Oh, finally a song Marissa doesn't know the words
to." That made me stop singing. (Yes, folks, that's all it takes.) I
turned as far away from her as I could, and glared out the window for the
last 10 minutes home. Sorry, Little Miss "I MUST get my way or I pout" aka
Lauren. I like to talk about entertainment, it's something I enjoy. Now
shut up. (August 20 note to readers: I am usually not this vehement.
But, a few years ago, there were problems between me and Lauren. Well,
Lauren was a problem to everyone, pretty much. Kathy chalked it up to
growing up. So, once in a while, Lauren will act like she did a few years
ago. And yes, it gets me upset. Oh, and to those who don't know me. As
I've said before, I love music, and like to know about it. To those who do
know me- if what I say ever annoys you, please tell me. I won't act all
mean like I did to Lauren, don't worry. I will just understand that I can
go overboard sometimes. I am aware of it. I like to sing along. I can't
help it. It's like this instinct or something. And I take things too
seriously sometimes, and turn little things into big things and big things
into even bigger things. It's one of my numerous flaws. Anyway.) So,
back to Lilith Fair. We got there around 3:30 or so. We first went and
saw Eden, who are a very cool group from Australia. Oh, first I must tell
about the seats before I go on. Sarah's right - lawn seats suck. I'm
just thankful that we have space and the big tv screens. Then we walked
around until N'dea Davenport cam on. I didn't really see her. I think we
were still walking. Lucious Jackson was next on the main stage. But before
them, we heard (from our seats) Abra Moore and Wild Strawberries, both
great. They were on the second stage. LJ was not too impressing. I
didn't care for their performance much. Me and Lauren took a walk. I got
a t-shirt, and then we walked back. On the walk back, this girl with
pink/red hair with a guitar was singing at a Tower Records booth named
Jenn Girl. Sorta a toss between Tori Amos and Ani DiFranco. Very cool.
One time (Deanna and Kelly...), when me, Maddy, and Lauren were walking,
we saw Sarah McLachlan's husband. At the time, Maddy said that she
thought it was him, but we weren't sure until Sarah cam on stage. It was
cool though, that we saw him. Emmylou Harris was on the main stage next.
She was alright. I didn't know any of her songs, so I cannot comment.
Aah, Natalie Merchant after Emmylou. Now, I was not one to favor Natalie's
music. Her songs sound all teh same, or so I thought. She was amazing!
She even sung "Wonderwall" by Oasis, and commented that the boy who wrote
the song would not be happy if he knew she was singing it. She said at the
end of the song that she sung "wonderwall" because she liked it, but that
there was another reason, too.... She sung "Kind and Generous (Thank You)"
last. Sarah M. came on at the end at the end to sing with her on the song.
So, Sarah is now on. She began with "Sweet Surrender." She pretended to
end with "Possesion," but then encored with "Adia." She was fairly good,
but I liked Natalie better. Hmmm, odd. Then, all the bands/singers came
out and sung together, which was neat. One last thought before I head out.
Or two. So we're back home and getting stuff out of the trunk. I guess
that my bag was heavy, and John picked it and said "It's so heavy! What's
in it?" I smiled and didn't comment because I was still upset about the
whole song thing, but I wanted to say "My heart." Okay, Lauren just came
down here with Maddy to say good night. Yeah, I forgot to say that I
escaped to the basement, so I wouldn't have to sleep in the same room as
Lauren tonight. (I take things too far sometimes.) So she asked me if I
wanted her here and I said that I didn't care. So she said that she'd
sleep in her own room tonight since the 3 of us are going to sleep down
here tomorrow. She felt bad though, that she wasn't going to be down here
with me tonight. She also said that I've been so quiet. She's right.
I haven't said 10 words to anyone since the car. So I'm brooding.
Tomorrow is supposedly the Bacon Off. (It's a cooking contest which requires
that you must use bacon in your original recipie. Guess who we named it
after.) I think I am going ot make a pizza- a honey mustard sauce, then a
layer of bacon, then cheese, then chicken on top. Well, I'll update you
later on the situation. Oh wait, I forgot one thing about Lilith. Yes,
there was pot. Yes, the majority of people were women. And yes, there
were lesbians. It was odd. At school, the couples aren't as open and
close about their relationships. More tomorrow.
August 14,
2:25 am. The Bacon Off was today. Lauren won. My pizza came out really
good, though. Maybe I'll make it again. We all got oven mitts and
a matching towel for tht prizes this year. Mine had ladybugs on it. I
like mine the best. Tomorrow is the last full day. I'm happy and sad.
Sad to leave the fun times, happy to see the crew. More later.
August
15, 12:06 am. Hey! David (Maddy and Lauren's 17 yr old cousin) came over today.
Me, the 3 cousins, and Kathy played games all day. I just glanced back to
my August 4 entry. Now, there's only 17 days of freedom. This summer is
the worst to end. Aaahh!!! More later, I want to read. 9:14 pm So, I am
finally home. I'm sad though. I miss the excitement and action at JKLM's
house. When we were all saying goodbye today, Kathy huuged me. I was
ready to release, but she kept still, so I did, too. And then, finally,
she lets's go, and she's crying. John asks what's wrong, and she keeps
crying. She finally says "We're really gonna miss you." I would have
cried there, but I couldn't, not in front of everyone. I'm almost crying
now, I can feel the tears coming. But they don't fall. I mean, I really
miss Kathy. She's the closest person to a mother that I have. It's sort
of sad to be down there, because I can see how close their family is. When
I grow up, I want to have a family like theirs, so close. They talk about
everything, and do cool stuff. Man. I can't write about this anymore.
Sorry. Anyway, only... 16 full days left. I suppose I'm happy, as I wrote
yesterday. Ah, more later.
Well,
that's my last journal entry for vacation. Now you can go read my
recent entry, if you like. Bye for now!
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