Dad was supposed to come over tonight. But the snow is pretty bad. So he's coming over on Monday evening. Yes- we are going to have our CHAT on Monday evening. And he knows exactly what we're going to MEET about. I'm sure Mom told him. So I think I'm ready. I'm just going to give my point-of-view, and that's THAT!! Do you want to read one of Eddie's Love letters- that is- Love E-mails? Non one ever writes letters anymore- they're all e-mails. Electronic messages. Well. Ok. But it's so personal ;) Let me look thru my collection and find a good one....

Ok- call me today ADDICTED This whole new BLOGGER system really ROCKS!!! So while I'm bored, and the land outside is really cold, and I'm so warm here at my lovely PC- I'll continue to write. But it won't be like this all the time. My room is a horrible mess, my homework is mounting up, and my dog is going to be leaving me lovely piles of poop soon if I don't listen to her whines. My pup? Wanna see her pic? She has her very own page...
My Shelby

So where were we? Oh- I had called my father. Because I'm not allowed to date until I'm fifteen and a half. And that's six months away. Eddie and I want to date now. At least go to dinner or the movies togther. What's wrong with that? Yes- he does drive. No- he won't drive me. I completely understand what my parents point of view is. But now they have to see things MY WAY.

I don't want to be one of those "Tracy Shaw" kind of girls. She used to live down the street. Well her parents were so strict, and would never let her do anything. So she would sneak out on weekends- or whenever she felt like. So oneday she snuck out, and got involved with this group of really bad kids. They did some robbery, and she had to do it with them because she already knew about it. And when she tried to back out- they broke her legs. So now she's still in a wheelchair five years later. At least she didn't go to jail. All the rest did. Luckily some woman was driving her car past when the kids ganged up on Tracy so when they ran away the woman helped and called the police. It's such a sad story. And now everyone uses Tracy as an example. Tracy used to babysit me, actually. I send her cards on holidays. :)

Oh where oh where did that meter go? LOL Cool- I see it! Ok- are you ready for a flashback? Ok... FLASHBACK BEGIN

I'm in the 9th grade now. And WOW...So what, right? Four more years of this lame school. And one more year of that lame
cheerleader queen- Samantha. 
YESSSS!!!!! Once she graduates, life will become a hell of a lot easier for a bunch of us. But until then- I can see this year becoming
a catastrophe.

For instance April and I were walking down the hall- innocently minding our own business when all of a sudden a foot got in the way causing April to fall. April! Of all people? Lorina put her foot in April's way, and caused her to trip. Why?!!!

What did April ever do to Lorina? .....Uh-ho... I suddenly realize that we are going to be in BIG trouble.....

MEMO: Remind April to NOT break up with Max....

I hope it's not too late. Besides- how on earth does Lorina already know? Hmmm... Who else did I tell? Who else is April confiding
in I know we're not the only ones that Samantha, and her friends like to pick on. The other day I saw the funniest thing on earth! The cheerleaders were having try-outs in the gym. And it was raining like crazy outside. So some of the football players ran into the gym. Well Samantha wouldn't dream of sharing the gym with the football team- rain or no rain. So she tried to kick them out! She tried!! The guys she was dealing with are all Seniors- and sick of her bull crap. So they ignored her. And started playing basketball. The rest of the cheerleaders supported Samantha, and ran over to the football players too, who were now very involved in shooting hoops. So Samantha is screaming, and trying to block the basket. Lorina, Tanya, Carra, and Margarita were all yelling, and blocking the basket. And the three football players were having a wonderful game of basketball- against the whining cheerleaders! The boys finally did leave the gym- after successfully scoring 20 points!!

Enough about those damn cheerleaders. Let's talk about ME!!

Ok, so we haven't chatted in a while, and I'm sure you are wondering about Eddie... I think that last time we spoke I mentioned that my Dad and I have been arguing because he won't let me date. Well it's worse then ever. I'm going to be 15 years old soon, and I can't DATE!! What's up with that? My mom is being a wimp right now, and supporting my dad even though she also sees my side. But my Dad is being a total jerk about things. And I think it's easier for him to be so strict because we don't live together. I whine a little, and even cry a little, and then I go home to Mom where I scream and throw temper tantrums

MEMO: Throw a few temper tantrums at Dad's house ;)

Eddie and I have been e-mailing each other, and talking via Instant Messages all summer. We have also met at the mall when I went with Lonnie and Kristie. They were so excited when I told them that Eddie was meeting us at the food court. But I still think they are a little mad- especially Kristie. Every time I mention Eddie, I see her rolling her eyes. I know she had such a crush on him. But crushes are simply... crushes...
And if you have an opportunity to get to know someone up close and personal rather than afar (like crushes usually are), isn't it better that way? Even if it's your friend having the relationship, and not you... Kristie should be thanking me!! Well... I don't know. All I know is that I adore Eddie Morgan, and he likes me.

In late August I was posing for pics for my Aunt Victoria. And it was soooo hot. We could hardly stand outside. But I wanted to get new pics taken since I love pictures so much. And Aunt Vickie wanted to have some new pics of me. Check these out! Do you like em?


So there we were- Aunt Vickie and I, taking pics out front on a hot August afternoon. It was sooo hot. We could hardly stand being outside. And then this gray car speeded by, and I heard "Jamie!" I tried to take a look in the car, but it speeded away too fast. And then a few minutes later it passed by again. But this time it pulled over across the street. Aunt Vickie became a little defensive, and stood in front of me. "Watch out, Jamie. I don't trust these people."

I looked across the street, and saw Eddie getting out of the passenger side. "There's my girl!" He yelled out.

Aunt Vickie still looked distrustful. "Do you know him? The truth was going to come out somehow. Maybe Aunt Vickie would be my "adversary". Cool! That's one of my new spelling words- I think I used it right ;) So I let it slip out- after all, I do trust my Aunt Vickie very much. Maybe even more than my very own mother.

"AH... Well he's sort of my boyfriend".

"Boyfriend?!!" Aunt Vicki grinned, "But you're not supposed to have boyfriends." And who's dumb rule was that anyway? As if I'm going to stay a young child forever because Mom and Dad won't let me grow up. Right.

"Um.. I realize that. But ah.. " I didn't know what to say to her.

"Well, I think he's very cute!" Whispered Aunt Vickie by this time, Eddie was a few feet away from us.  "Hey there Stranger! I sent you a new e-mail today." Eddie grinned.

"I'll check it when I go back inside. Eddie, this is my Aunt Vickie, Aunt Vickie- this is my friend, Eddie Morgan"

"It's a pleasure to meet ya!" Smiled Eddie, "You could be Jamie's sister!"

"Thank you! That's so sweet- actually I'm Lauren's sister, Jamie's Mom."

"Yes, I see the family resemblance- pure beauty." Wow- Eddie was all compliments today. Trying to butter up to my family or something. Hmm. He must have a plan.

Aunt Victoria got the hint. "So...I'll be going to the kitchen to start dinner. I'll be on the other side of that door over there- incase you need me (hint, hint). Eddie, it was nice meeting you." Aunt Vickie started walking away. "It's nice meeting you too!" said Eddie, as Aunt Vickie went inside.

"She's so nice! Is your mother as nice too?" What's he up to? "Why do you ask? Do you want to meet my mom?"

"Well kind of. I mean, I want to go on a date with you. And I want your parents blessings." Eddie was looking me right in the eyes. And he was looking so cute

"We already talked about this. I'm not allowed to go on dates yet." I'm so mad at my parents right now.

"So what is the definition of a date?" He was so determined. I looked across the street at the gray car. There was a man sitting in the drivers seat, and another man sitting in the passenger seat. "Who is in the car?" I asked. I didn't recognize the car.

"My Dad and...his friend. Don't change the subject, my precious Queen."

"I'm not! They're just staring at us!" I didn't recognize the man in the driver's seat. But then again it's been so long since I saw eddie's Dad. I think some fifth grade family picnic or something. No wait a minute- the picnic at the Beach last summer. That's it. But still- I don't have a strong grasp on what Eddie's Dad really looks
like.

"So's your Aunt! It's like we're some big soap opera or something." I looked over at the front window, and there was Aunt Vickie standing there smiling. I couldn't tell whether she was mad or proud of me. And thank GOD that Mom wasn't home. She's been working some crazy hours recently at the shop. I think she's throwing herself
into work to get over the divorce.

"Well I guess that's a hint. I gotta go in and have dinner." Truthfully I just wanted to stand out there all day and stare into his big brown eyes.

"Yeah. I gotta get going too. But think about that definition, ok? Maybe we can work something around it that will make us all happy."

"Really? Like What?" He does have some kind of plan. My man with a plan.

Eddie smiled, and took my hand in his. "Check your e-mail, ok? Boy, I'm gonna miss ya. I can't take this too much longer. I can't even see you in school!"

"Well maybe you should transfer to Greenfield." I smiled. HINT HINT!!!

"Hey- if that's what it will take to see you more often- maybe I will..." Eddie winked. He then kissed my hand and walked back across the street.

OH MY GOD!!! I just stood there speechless. Is he a charmer or what? And is he really going to transfer to Greenfield? Is he really for real? I don't know yet. There's still so much I don't know about him. And I'm always hearing such bad things about him from around the neighborhood. That he's the neighborhood graffiti artist. That he's such a wise guy, a hoodlum, etc. But I don't think those rumours are true. I think he's just misunderstood.

So there I was standing outside watching Eddie drive away, when Aunt Vickie opened the front door. "Hey Miss SO-IN-LOVE it's time for dinner. And don't think you're going to get away with it" Aunt Vickie warned me.

Oh no. Was I in trouble? "What do you mean?"

"You're not going to keep any more secrets from me, Deary- I want to hear all about the "love" of Jamie's life!!" My Aunt is so cool! And I LOVE talking about my Eddie! I only wish I could tell my mother about Eddie. I know that Mom used to have boyfriends when she was younger. What's the big deal anyway? She started dating
some guy when she was in seventh grade all the way up thru eleventh grade. Some guy named Bobby Berk. She said he was her "first love". So how on earth can you deny your own daughter her "first love"? What? My first love can't be found until I'm over fifteen? That doesn't make sense. Love comes to people when it wants- not
when we want it too, right? Some people never even find "LOVE". So what do you do when "love" knocks on your door? Tell it to go away until you turn sixteen?

I don't think so...

END OF FLASHBACK

Did you like our first Flashback? I wrote that last September. A lot has happened since. I'll catch ya up to date soon. But now I must go relax. Time for a snack! TTYS Love Jamie XXOOXXOO

Today it's snowing! But it's a Saturday so school's not cancelled :( Geez- don't I sound like I'm twelve! Actually I like school! I get to see my best bud- April there. And I love hanging out with her!

During lunch, April and I catch up.

Ok, so I'm going to try to write this as properly as I can. Afterall it is my attempt at writing a novel. And I'll add some back stories to this blog soon too. I started my journal on another page- but will have to ad that in here soon. I'll make note- when I'm sending you on FLASHBACKS Did that work? hehe All this HTML stuff is new to me too. :)

Today I dedcided to finally arrange to have that meeting with my Dad. I decided I'm going to insist we have a long and serious talk. There's no way I'm going to turn 15 years old, and not be able to date. What is this- the ice ages?

So I approached my Mom and told her that Dad was going to be coming over on Saturday. Do you know what she did? She looked at her self in the mirror- adjusted her hair, and grinned, "Oh, Really?" As if she's really going to get him back? I don't think so! I'm sure he has a girl friend. And I bet she's really young. I went to his apartment a few weeks ago- and I found some fancy Victoria's Secret lingerie. Besides that she uses all the same products as me. I bet she's gorgeous. My poor Mom- she's still so depressed about the divorce. She hasn't gone on a date yet. Ok. I gotta scoot. But I'll write more once I talk to Dad, etc. Aunt Vickie is moving in- that's so cool! Maybe she'll cheer up mom :)

Ok- so like I called my Dad and ... SHE ANSWERED!! I asked if "Mr Daniel Watts" was there. She said, "And whom may I ask is calling?" And I blurted out "His juvenile deliquent daughter" And then there was silence. I said "HELLO? YOU STILL THERE?" And she said , "Just a minute, Jamie, I'll go get him." She knows my name!!!! Watsup with that? What, does he talk about me? "My daughter is so bad- she wants to date at the age of 14 years old. The nerve of her!" So like when Mom dated her first love- they met in 7th grade and dated until 11th. What's the difference? I'm just going to play like the bitter angry daughter towards Dad's new girlfriend until he lets ME DATE EDDIE!!!! ( He doesn't know it's Eddie that sked me out. Hehe!) Ok- like didn't I say I had to get going? See ya!