Virtual Gypsyz

Dear Diary, Jan. 2, 1988
Ever since we moved from New York to Florida, everything has been the pits.

School is starting again soon and I have to go back to my stinky school. I hardly have anyone to talk to, so that makes it really boring. I also have quarter exams in two more weeks.

And I got my period.
Yuck!

Dear Diary, Jan. 3, 1988
Today was very stupid and dumb. My cousins and family left and Christmas vacation is over. My next door neighbor invited me over, though. We taped ourselves imitating Dr. Ruth.

Tomorrow I have to go to stupid school. It’s so boring. I eat lunch alone because the girls I sit with are always buying something.

Dear Diary, Jan. 4, 1988
Today was a very depressing day. I sat alone in lunch. I also sat alone in Health. I walked down the halls all by myself too. My friend Jennifer was absent. That’s why I was alone. I felt terrible. On the bus everyone kept asking me what’s wrong. What’s it to them anyway? I have to admit that I’m very mean to everyone. I guess it’s because I don’t have my old friends. I absolutely hate it here. It’s really boring.

To top it off, I have semester exams two weeks from now. Yuck! I hate school.

Spring Kissin’

April 22, 1988
Today WAS THE BEST FRIDAY of my life!! Oh God, it was sooo fun. First, in school we had Intramural day. I don’t know who won yet. I was sitting on the bleachers and D was flirting with me. I guess I like him.

Here’s the greatest part. I went to ROCK HAVEN! It was great. This kid named T asked M to dance and he was soo cute! He danced so adorable. He thought I was crazy because of how I was acting. I also met one of M’s friends named A. She’s really sweet. Nobody asked me to dance but I still had fun. But it would’ve been better if someone did ask me (sigh). Bye!

April 26, 1988
Today was fun and better than yesterday. D says he wants to marry me in 13 years. He got a haircut and it looks adorable. He’s so cute now! (even cuter than before). He sat next to me in band again even though S was there. He said that he didn’t want to sit next to JB. Instead he wanted to sit by me. Aw! Isn’t that just so special?

In track I was acting really dumb. I don’t know why? After track Miss Ingrim gave us free drinks from the concession stand in front of our school. Great, isn’t it? After that J had to go to the store to get her dress for Adam’s varmitzfah (Jewish thing). It’s nice!

April 28, 1988
Today was really fun. In math we had a substitute and he let us do anything we pleased. We chewed gum and ate food and candy. We all talked instead of doing the assignment. He didn’t do anything.

Anyway, when I walked into math with J, everyone said, “Look, Gypsy!” I looked on the side board and it said, “Gyspsy LOVES DD!” It’s true but I don’t want everyone to know! It was so embarrassing. JR got asked out by GB and she said yes. She’s so happy.

Well, I hope D doesn’t find out. Well, catchya later!

PS. We got a convertible! It’s so cool!

April 29, 1988
Today D asked me out!! Today was perfect. D loves me soooo much. I love him too! Gosh, K told me that he liked me for a very long time! Oh yeah. I said yes — like you probably already knew. K also told me that D never frenched before. so that makes the two of us. I’m glad cuz then I wouldn’t feel so stupid when I do it (hopefully). K thinks that we’re gonna stay together for a long time. I hope we do. I told J and she’s so happy for me. She’s as excited as I am. I can’t believe D really loves me that much. You know I forgot to tell ya he asked me out in band.

May 17, 1988
D kissed me! I mean French kissed me! It was so weird. We were near his band locker and there were about three people in the band room. His locker is in a little room and that’s where we made out! It wasn’t really long though.

But what was really funny was that when we walked out of the band room he said, “God, that’s disgusting!” He also said, “I’m sorry, I got your teeth!” I was so embarrased.

After we kissed he said, “I love you.” And he hugged me.

Well, no more virgin tongue for me anymore. I think that I’m glad he was the first “french victim” instead of the other D!

Summer Solitude

May 26, 1988
The era of Gyspy and D has finally ended after three weeks and six days! Yes, I have DUMPED D. The reason I emphasize dump is because he said he hates when people say that they DUMPED him. This is what I said to him: “D, I’m sorry to tell you this, but I wanna break up.” He said, “I know, I’ve been trying to for two days.”

HA! HA! I BET! Hey, but that’s no reason for treating me like a little piece of S–T! He’s telling people that WE broke up when I broke up with HIM!! Then he says, “I hope we can stay friends.”

I was like, “YEP!” HA!

May 27, 1988
I’m really PISSED OFF! D asked M out! She said yes! What really makes me mad is:

1. K told me that he told her that he wanted to be single for the rest of school. LIE
2.  He was the one who said, “Can we still be friends?”

And he’s still treating me like a piece of crap. I’m gonna put that kid in his place once and for all. And I feel really bad for M. The POOR girl doesn’t know what a creep D really is. At the dance he was hanging all over her. Then when he was dancing with her he kept looking at me.

He’s trying to make me jealous — well, it’s not working D!

Falling Back in Love

Sept. 21, 1988
I FINALLY GOT THE INVITATION TO THE COTILLION!

Isn’t it just totally great? I feel so wanted now. Anyway, today was another crazy day. I got a B, yes a B on my history test. Maybe it’ll bring up my average.

Sept. 23, 1988
I tried to make a move on T but he doesn’t seem to want to. It makes me so mad. I hope tomorrow we do something. M and I are sick of J. All she does is boss around, cuts you down and wants everything her way. I can’t stand her. She makes me sick.

Sept. 24, 1988
I FINALLY kissed T. He didn’t try anything on me at all. So when he had to go, I pushed him against a wall, pointed at two other people hugging and kissing, then kissed him.

It was just on the cheek, but I had to do SOMETHING. I wasn’t gonna stand for another day not kissing him. I like him soooooooo much. He just doesn’t know that I do. He got so red after that. I got really mad because he didn’t try anything.

Sept. 28, 1988
Today I broke up with T. He acted like a real jerk at lunch today and yesterday. He really got me mad so I just broke up with him. He asked me why and I said because of how he was acting and he said, “That’s all?”

It’s also because going out with him is like being just regular friends.

Well, I got a 100 on my math quiz and I think I got a 100 on my elements test in science!

Sept. 29, 1988
Today is mom’s birthday. She’s 41. The Discover was launched FINALLY! It didn’t blow up! Isn’t that great?

T asked me out 2nd period and I said no after 4th period. He asked me out again before 6th period and I told him I’d tell him my answer tomorrow. M thinks I should say yes but I’m gonna say no. I feel really bad but I don’t want to go out with him and that’s that.

Oct. 8, 1988
We went to the mall to look for a dress for me. I tried on some dresses but none really made me flip. I got Clear By Design, though. I hope it works on the pimples on my back. I CAN’T go to the Cotillian with pimples all over my back. It’s so sick. Please, God. Let my pimples go away!

Oct. 27, 1988
M frenched me! I mean this was not like how D kisses. I actually felt his tongue (gross huh?) We did it three times in a row cuz I kept stopping. I got scared.  We kissed after the dance. I’m soooo excited! Earlier I got pissed off at him because he told Di that he loved her and that he’d walk on water when they were going out. I thought he was just using them on me and only said it to me Well, I forgave him.

Nov. 8, 1988 (Election Day)
We went to the Tupperware Convention Center and I sat with M. We almost kissed, but we didn’t. I like him more than I did yesterday. T wants to kiss E really bad. I wish she’d let him already. I got my report card and I got a 2 in conduct in history! It’s nooooo fair! I got all As and Bs otherwise.

Nov. 9, 1988
I broke up with M. I feel soooooooooo bad. I’m the meanest person in the world. M was crying in 7th period. I think I’m even meaner because I lost his name bracelet that his dad gave to him.  I think it was from Egypt. I’m very deeeeepressssssed.

Nov. 11, 1988
Today was ABSOLUTELY GREAT! I went to the Cotillion and it was pretty cool. I danced the first dance with M. OK, let’s see if I can remember. I danced with EF two times, P (who tried to put his arms all around my waist), BM, BC…I almost danced (thank God I didn’t) with this kid named EH. He kept putting his hands on my waist and it was VERY uncomfortable so I just pulled away. The band, Park Place, played pretty good. They played old songs like Johnny B. Goode, Shout, Twist and Shout. and they also played songs on the radio. COOL.