Happy Birthday-January 16

I turned 15 on Octoner 28, 2008. Ten years since I saw you, eight years since I heard from you, and seven years since your funeral. For your birthday present, I decided to catch you up.

Age 7- I went to Disney World-without you- for the very first time.

Age 10-Although I'm no longer Christian, I was baptized. I started playing the flute. I went to Washington D.C. for the first time, along with Gettysburg.

Age 11-I went to Washington D.C. again. I started middle school. My first suicide attempt.

Age 13-Many things. My first year as a teenager. First time I got drunk, first time I got high. First time I drove. I was bullied into yet another suicide attempt.

Age 14-I went to New York City for the first time. I graduated 8th grade and attended my first concert. I started high school. I was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. My first year of Scholars Bowl. I fell in love for the first time.

Age 15-Fresman year. I joined marching band. Second year of Scholars Bowl. I have my learner's permit. My first heartbreak. We fixed everything though, and we still love each other. Another suicide attempt or two. I made a 151 (really good for my age) on the PSAT. Colleges are already offering to take me.

It's still another year without you. I miss you. I love you.
January 17th, 2009 at 11:01pm