- 01/01: Slept more than I should have.
- 01/02: I love skating with my partner.
- 01/03: I really will learn to dance.
- 01/04: Learning independence while learning to dance.
- 01/05: Didn't get home until late again.
- 01/06: My nose is so stuffed up.
- 01/07: I am officially in tutor training.
- 01/08: Hash brown cheese casserole and brownies.
- 01/09: Three little girls adored me today.
- 01/10: Didn't do what I should have.
- 01/11: I'm afraid my car won't start.
- 01/12: Snowstorm, school canceled, went out anyway.
- 01/13: Wednesdays are my down time now.
- 01/14: So busy I forgot to eat.
- 01/15: No car until Tuesday or Wednesday.
- 01/16: I have a new space heater.
- 01/17: Borrowed car, went rollerskating, too crowded.
- 01/18: I am actually good at dancing.
- 01/19: Made a momentous decision about school.
- 01/20: Just not a good day today.
- 01/21: Mr. Richard helped me try turning.
- 01/22: I'm going to graduate in May!
- 01/23: The skating rink was too crowded.
- 01/24: Didn't do what I should have.
- 01/25: I come home from dancing giddy.
- 01/26: Skating rink was busy but okay.
- 01/27: Got a promotion today...who knew?
- 01/28: Went shopping instead of skating tonight.
- 01/29: Did a lot of nothing today.
- 01/30: Went out to dinner with family.
- 01/31: My skating partner came over today.
- 02/01: I am Literacy Center Coordinator now.
- 02/02: Busy: volunteer, dentist, skating, dance friend.
- 02/03: Nothing to do this evening, finally.
- 02/04: I am getting yet another cold.
- 02/05: I managed to do almost nothing.
- 02/06: I bought shirts for dance class.
- 02/07: Reread some of my best typos.
- 02/08: Dance: vertical expression of horizontal desire.
- 02/09: Fell for the unattainable man...again.
- 02/10: Designed agenda and led intern briefing.
- 02/11: So cold car door wouldn't latch.
- 02/12: Found a book I've been seeking.
- 02/13: New dancing shoes with slippery soles.
- 02/14: Library opens at one, not noon.
- 02/15: Had to "cool down" mid-slow dance.
- 02/16: Book club finale with movie showing.
- 02/17: I finally had a night off.
- 02/18: Torn between two friends at skating.
- 02/19: Worked a little, slept a lot.
- 02/20: I've never danced like that before.
- 02/21: Day of rest, still walked plenty.
- 02/22: I prepared for dancing all day.
- 02/23: Not looking forward to big snow.
- 02/24: Skating partner is disappointed in me.
- 02/25: Snowstorm, no work, skated with partner.
- 02/26: Went on a surprise movie date.
- 02/27: Roller skate, eat, dance all night.
- 02/28: Weather is pretending to be spring.
- 02/29: Dance class, mixed signals, I like.
- 03/01: Wintry mix, blowing snow, drove carefully.
- 03/02: Unproductive workday, surprise skate with partner.
- 03/03: Ran a meeting, got new assignment.
- 03/04: Whew! I did not expect that.
- 03/05: Interpersonal conflict, painful secrets and lies.
- 03/06: First time steaming up car windows.
- 03/07: My whole world changed...for good.
- 03/08: Busy, busy! Teaching, leading, skating, talking.
- 03/09: Replaced breakfast, lunch, sleep with caffeine.
- 03/10: I want to be his friend.
- 03/11: Plans canceled, boring day, regretful wishing.
- 03/12: Night of mechanical bull and dancing.
- 03/13: A fun dance leads to confusion.
- 03/14: Busy at work, busy at play.
- 03/15: I'm not the one without boundaries!
- 03/16: Frustrated by a woman I supervise.
- 03/17: I don't get him. I don't.
- 03/18: Worked on my sleep-in day.
- 03/19: Dance was great, came away uncomfortable.
- 03/20: First ice cream of the season!
- 03/21: Prepared for absence, great dance lesson.
- 03/22: Long drive, saw doctor, missed work.
- 03/23: I completed tutor training at last.
- 03/24: Rollerskating, dancing, then lost my voice.
- 03/25: I slept most of the day.
- 03/26: Slept a lot, felt better later.
- 03/27: Thought I was well, not so.
- 03/28: Stayed home, felt so-so, danced anyway.
- 03/29: Worked, skated...asking "What the hell?"
- 03/30: Interesting stuff at work, not busy.
- 03/31: Went to Senior Prom, good times.
- 04/01: "Doesn't feel right" feels so right.
- 04/02: Went to his place after rollerskating.
- 04/03: Finally a quiet day of rest.
- 04/04: Pizza for the exclusive intern lunch.
- 04/05: Busy day; I love busy days.
- 04/06: Finally someone who appreciates my talents.
- 04/07: Most of my time on instruction.
- 04/08: Don't want them to come home.
- 04/09: Scrabble Fest, went skating, throat hurts.
- 04/10: Not feeling well today; parents return.
- 04/11: Felt okay, worked, danced the Samba.
- 04/12: Busy, half-hour to myself, skated.
- 04/13: Kept myself awake coughing last night.
- 04/14: Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough, cough.
- 04/15: Cooked for my friend, went dancing.
- 04/16: Napped, dance was West Coast Swing.
- 04/17: A lot of weird things happened.
- 04/18: I didn't know she hated me.
- 04/19: Busy at work, busy at play.
- 04/20: Didn't do much, kind of bored.
- 04/21: Busy at work, skating afterward, sleepy.
- 04/22: Cooked for my friend and danced.
- 04/23: Tried The Last Kingdom, no thanks.
- 04/24: Long walk followed by long nap.
- 04/25: This guy makes me very uncomfortable.
- 04/26: Busy day; my skating partner returns.
- 04/27: Pizza. Again. Went to Planned Parenthood.
- 04/28: Milkshake, two cookies, McDonald's apple pies.
- 04/29: Watch shopping, Greek pitas, dancing together.
- 04/30: Walked, ordered pizza, skated, ate afterward.
- 05/01: Commencement! I am a college graduate!
- 05/02: Latin dances: Samba, Merengue, Mambo, Salsa.
- 05/03: Rollerskating was a mess. Gift watch.
- 05/04: Work, chili, brownies...my evening off.
- 05/05: First anniversary of volunteering at KLC.
- 05/06: Getting better each time. Dinner, Skydeck.
- 05/07: Dress from the mall, skating, Arby's.
- 05/08: I think my car hates me.
- 05/09: My personal mechanic checked my car.
- 05/10: Hair clips but no headband yet.
- 05/11: Guessing the "ghost peppers" were jalapeños.
- 05/12: Skated three days in a row.
- 05/13: Date night, enchiladas, dancing at VFW.
- 05/14: "De-friending" is so much easier online.
- 05/15: First day off since last Sunday.
- 05/16: I wish he'd leave me alone.
- 05/17: I don't understand my skating partner.
- 05/18: Went in to improve my resume.
- 05/19: Second to last Thursday night skate.
- 05/20: Impressed others with our Swing dancing.
- 05/21: No skating; just the dance instead.
- 05/22: Making pizza for my family tonight.
- 05/23: We aren't subtle, but we try.
- 05/24: Bought pizza, rollerskating night, went well.
- 05/25: Night off; went for a walk.
- 05/26: Last Thursday night at Long Lake.
- 05/27: Evening didn't turn out as planned.
- 05/28: Brother canceled birthday; not feeling well.
- 05/29: Brother's birthday: ribs and birthday cake.
- 05/30: Kayaks, pontoon boat, hamburger, and dance.
- 05/31: Skated, split time well between friends.
- 06/01: Cooked soup, spent time at home.
- 06/02: Garden work, wore sunscreen this time.
- 06/03: Radio-controlled air show, night out.
- 06/04: Book sale, parade, art fair, food.
- 06/05: Met his mom. Not a gambler.
- 06/06: New way to do the Hustle.
- 06/07: Actually turned down an invitation tonight.
- 06/08: Spending more time with my family.
- 06/09: Chili cheese dip, night with family.
- 06/10: Cooked for him; danced with him.
- 06/11: Car show and skating with him.
- 06/12: Stayed home; made strawberry rhubarb pie.
- 06/13: Going to re-learn the Hustle afterward.
- 06/14: He got some bad news tonight.
- 06/15: Productive day: finally did something right.
- 06/16: Led classes, garden work, dad's birthday.
- 06/17: We had a good time dancing.
- 06/18: Visited Lake Michigan after skating session.
- 06/19: Nice walk; nice Father's Day dinner.
- 06/20: Third week learning the Hustle tonight.
- 06/21: Carry-out pizza; rollerskating was good.
- 06/22: Event canceled for "storms". What storms?
- 06/23: Busy at work; television with mother.
- 06/24: Afternoon and evening out, went dancing.
- 06/25: Hometown heroes award at baseball game.
- 06/26: A Sunday of not doing much.
- 06/27: Busy in meetings; adventure after work.
- 06/28: I don't understand why he's upset.
- 06/29: Watched two episodes of OITNB tonight.
- 06/30: Made us lasagna and garlic bread.
- 07/01: More slow dances than ballroom dances.
- 07/02: Adventure in Saugatuck with my boyfriend.
- 07/03: Finished Orange Is the New Black.
- 07/04: Cleaned, had boyfriend over, watched fireworks.
- 07/05: Roller-skated; ex-partner still acting weird.
- 07/06: Writing strategies talk, leftovers, ice cream.
- 07/07: Cooked chicken shawarma and homemade naan.
- 07/08: Had dinner, browsed clothes, went dancing.
- 07/09: Slept lots, skated, had boyfriend over.
- 07/10: Tried on underclothes at the mall.
- 07/11: Anxiety is really getting to me.
- 07/12: So, so tired today; skated anyway.
- 07/13: I think I have a fever.
- 07/14: Celebrated my mother's birthday this evening.
- 07/15: Busy with cooking, dancing, and fun.
- 07/16: Enjoyed another radio-controlled airplane show.
- 07/17: Sleep-in Sunday, cooked pizza dip.
- 07/18: No caffeine day...one point five!
- 07/19: Former skating partner acting normal again.
- 07/20: Re-watching Orange Is The New Black.
- 07/21: Nice little thunderstorm; visited the mall.
- 07/22: Empty citizenship class, out with boyfriend.
- 07/23: Swimming in Muskegon, dancing at Eagles.
- 07/24: Five Guys, aunt and uncle visit.
- 07/25: Dance class - met a charming pirate.
- 07/26: Boyfriend at convention; skating without him.
- 07/27: "Family Fun Night": I dislike kids.
- 07/28: Stayed late for an afternoon meeting.
- 07/29: Date night, foot massage, humdrum band.
- 07/30: Mopar car show, first fresh corn.
- 07/31: Birthday shopping; tired, headache, but okay.
- 08/01: I wish I'd never met him!
- 08/02: Needed to be two of me.
- 08/03: Busy again, but I like it.
- 08/04: Satisfying end to my work week.
- 08/05: Lake Michigan was cool but nice.
- 08/06: I had a very good birthday.
- 08/07: Got Five Guys, watched two episodes.
- 08/08: Good dentist appointment, good dance class.
- 08/09: Played crazy trio at roller rink.
- 08/10: Lovely nap, chocolate cookies, tasty bagel.
- 08/11: Teaching grammar class is a challenge.
- 08/12: Torrential rain on my drive home.
- 08/13: Gave a gift, received a gift.
- 08/14: Went to a Sunday dance: foxtrot.
- 08/15: Potato cakes, lemon bars, evening dance.
- 08/16: Kept busy at work, skating night.
- 08/17: I don't like the new volunteer.
- 08/18: New app for my phone: Viridi.
- 08/19: Morning walk, leftovers dinner, out dancing.
- 08/20: News of tornado in neighboring counties.
- 08/21: Three walks today; delicate lemon pudding.
- 08/22: Tasty zucchini bread at dance class.
- 08/23: Book talk went really well today.
- 08/24: Went skating with my (former) partner.
- 08/25: Work meeting, class idea, takeout pizza.
- 08/26: Boyfriend fixed my car door lock.
- 08/27: Don't know why I'm so tired.
- 08/28: Today was lazy, but that's good.
- 08/29: This dancer makes me feel uncomfortable.
- 08/30: Good day for teaching...not relationships.
- 08/31: I'm going to be very busy.
- 09/01: Taught from nine to one today.
- 09/02: Staff meeting; later went out dancing.
- 09/03: Indian food dinner from farmers' market.
- 09/04: Spending the night at his house.
- 09/05: Two hours Bridge Walk...ten driving.
- 09/06: Not as tired as I expected.
- 09/07: Excited about Thursday skating starting tomorrow.
- 09/08: I love that roller-skating rink.
- 09/09: Date night: we had some fun.
- 09/10: Watched two episodes of OITNB today.
- 09/11: My day off. Just cooked dinner.
- 09/12: Picked up new rumba dance steps.
- 09/13: Good time skating, right home afterward.
- 09/14: SSI appointment today didn't go well.
- 09/15: Those apple pies are pretty good.
- 09/16: Helped boyfriend fix his car; danced.
- 09/17: Road closed? Drove on it anyway.
- 09/18: Mother got home from her conference.
- 09/19: Getting tired of East Coast Swing.
- 09/20: Busy day, roller-skated, watched House.
- 09/21: Wednesday is my day with Mom.
- 09/22: Really should have remembered their capabilities.
- 09/23: Wendy's, Mothman Prophecies, Frosty, out dancing.
- 09/24: American Legion meatloaf dinner: no thanks!
- 09/25: Five Guys, shoe shopping, nice walk.
- 09/26: Actually getting the Wagon Wheel dance.
- 09/27: He wouldn't even look at me.
- 09/28: Altered a recipe, made it better.
- 09/29: Attendance at work is very low.
- 09/30: Hangar dance was much too cold.
- 10/01: Skating partner is done with me.
- 10/02: This is my do-nothing day.
- 10/03: Finished rumba; next week is polka.
- 10/04: Flu shot at the grocery store.
- 10/05: Our broken oven is so inconvenient.
- 10/06: Glad to be done this week.
- 10/07: My SSI was re-approved; so relieved.
- 10/08: Skating partner is my buddy again.
- 10/09: Bought Garth Nix's Goldenhand off Amazon.
- 10/10: Found out I'll get an award.
- 10/11: Busy and loving it! Skating, too.
- 10/12: Cooked stew with beef, potatoes, carrots.
- 10/13: Plurals, with no mention of apostrophes.
- 10/14: I think he found the spot.
- 10/15: The Point dance makes me tired.
- 10/16: Looking at my 2015 recipes list.
- 10/17: No dance class, made white chili.
- 10/18: Fell rollerskating; will have a bruise.
- 10/19: Barbecue chicken pizza with garlic sauce.
- 10/20: Got a big assignment for Monday.
- 10/21: When I have it figured out...
- 10/22: I don't like American Legion food.
- 10/23: Ate Five Guys; walked to library.
- 10/24: Made lasagna and ice pick cake.
- 10/25: Still no sign of ex-skating partner.
- 10/26: Rain today messed up zoo plans.
- 10/27: Received President's Award for my volunteering.
- 10/28: Got shoes, new dress, Halloween costume.
- 10/29: First time going to Zoo Boo.
- 10/30: Getting an ear infection isn't fun.
- 10/31: Doctor visit, ear infection, Halloween anyway.
- 11/01: Good work, good skate, painful ear.
- 11/02: Watch was ready to pick up.
- 11/03: Leftovers, roller skating, our McDonald's closed.
- 11/04: Work training, not taking enough antibiotics.
- 11/05: Late wedding reception for dance friends.
- 11/06: I treasure my do-nothing day.
- 11/07: Made some calls to my doctors.
- 11/08: I voted today...and I'm terrified.
- 11/09: No. No, no, no, no, no.
- 11/10: It's the student, not my teaching.
- 11/11: My car is leaking antifreeze now.
- 11/12: Holiday parade downtown; got new boots.
- 11/13: I think I'll need more antibiotics.
- 11/14: Assistant off; did reminder calls myself.
- 11/15: Called doctor for different ear drops.
- 11/16: Took my car into the shop.
- 11/17: Surprise late meeting; didn't go skating.
- 11/18: Picked up prescription without blood work.
- 11/19: Snow, church bazaar, skating, skipped dance.
- 11/20: Might do National Novel Writing Month.
- 11/21: Made appointment for my ear infection.
- 11/22: So tired I just thought writing.
- 11/23: Made twenty telephone calls voluntarily today.
- 11/24: Thanksgiving dinner went well this year.
- 11/25: I'm turning into an introvert again.
- 11/26: Boyfriend has cold; we didn't skate.
- 11/27: Lovely day just being at home.
- 11/28: I really enjoyed dancing after all.
- 11/29: Went skating without boyfriend; good times.
- 11/30: Finished NaNo with 5,000 words. Yikes!
- 12/01: Busy day preparing for the symposium.
- 12/02: Symposium speech went better than expected.
- 12/03: Skating, Arby's dinner, two thousand words.
- 12/04: Five Guys, spaghetti dinner, power outage.
- 12/05: Left dance early; was too tired.
- 12/06: Called my doctor; no return call.
- 12/07: Loved my lazy stay-inside evening.
- 12/08: Babysat printer, wet envelopes, applied stamps.
- 12/09: Lunch and errands with my boyfriend.
- 12/10: Got a ride out roller-skating.
- 12/11: Finished part one of my story.
- 12/12: Snow kept me home from work.
- 12/13: Invited to roller-skating holiday party.
- 12/14: Watched my mother's last House episode.
- 12/15: School canceled, worked anyway; guests tomorrow.
- 12/16: Uncle and new aunt arrived; Saffron.
- 12/17: Guests here, also shopped with boyfriend.
- 12/18: A little girl adored me today.
- 12/19: Something wrong with my car...again.
- 12/20: Last teaching day until January third.
- 12/21: Christmas shopping: got something for everyone.
- 12/22: Boom! Story ideas! Car in shop.
- 12/23: Visited boyfriend first time in weeks.
- 12/24: Day off, lasagna dinner, wrapped presents.
- 12/25: This Christmas was just my family.
- 12/26: Shopped Penney's, Sears, and Victoria's Secret.
- 12/27: I get my own e-mail address!
- 12/28: Finished planning part two of fanfic.
- 12/29: Watched Lars and the Real Girl.
- 12/30: Last training day; went roller-skating.
- 12/31: Whole year of six-word memoirs.
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