January 21-27
This week in my personal history. The archive of the first incarnation of Spiral Notebook. To read a specific date in the series, use the search option in the top menu. (For example, “May 19”.)
January 21
1965 Today in study hall (F) I went up to get a drink of water. When I got back, Marcia passed me a note that says, "When you bent over, your dress went up in the back and Mr. B was looking at your legs. Tra-la, tra-la." She later said he was half-smiling, then when he saw her looking at him, he blushed. I wonder - oh, not a chance. He's 21 or 22 - 6 or …
January 22
1965 Marks closed today. I feel so helpless. I know I've gone down in history - way down. The marking period went so fast. I brought home my English and History books, I go tobogganing with Marcia tomorrow, but the snow is all melted. It might flurry tonight, but a lot of help that is. We lost another ball game - 80-30! What a lousy team! Coach K doesn't…
January 23
1965 I sat for the O's until 1 AM, received $2.50. I called H and we talked for 1 1/2 hours. I get so lonely during babysitting. I got out my history book, but was so drowsy I could hardly keep my eyes open. I did go tobogganing this afternoon. We got a surprise blizzard - 12-16 inches, plus sleet! If we miss school Monday, we'll have to make up the exam…
January 24
1965 No church today - we got 10 to 11 inches of snow, with sleet on top. The Ws stopped in for punch and cookies after they helped us clear our walk. I've decided to sew a dress for M or K. I'd love to sew for younger children. I studied History until 12:00 - which it is now, so, if you will not mind, I'll retire.
January 25
1965 I did fine - I think, on the midyear in English and not as good in History. The extra credit question in English we had five words to unscramble. 3 I got - grammar, Shakespeare and conspirators. The other two were tributes and tributaries. For "tribunes" I put down "rinse tub". It fit. I hope I get credit for it. We watched a special about ghosts an…
January 26
1965 Biology was miserable - I don't think I did very well. Geometry was better, but very uncomfortable. It was in the cafeteria - yech! I am so stiff from those hard seats...
January 27
1965 Spanish exam finished in 55 minutes. It was a real dud. I got an A- on that easily. I took along a book called "Un Pueblo Mexicano" to read when I finished. It turned out to be written in Spanish - with a lot of the vocab from our test in it. I didn't cheat, though. It sure felt nice to get home early for a change. Ah! Mid-years are over.