Goldi-No-Locks

January 1st

Heya, I'm Chrysta. I live in Los Angeles, California. Let's get something clear: I hate living here. I know a lot of people dream of moving to LA and living in such a trendy and exciting place, but that's exactly the reason I dislike it. Every time I venture out in public, I'm reminded of how inferior I am in a place such as this. Everyone is so stylish and gorgeous, and I'm just, well, me.

Gahh- only one paragraph in and I'm already complaining! My most sincere apologies, although I have to warn you, this diary is not going to be all fun-and-games. Actually, there may be very little light-hearted content as I am not a very happy person. Anyway, allow me to finish introducing myself.

My nickname growing up was "Goldilocks". Appropriately chosen, too, I must say. Not only was my head covered in long, golden locks, but my name actually means "Gold" or "Golden". I always thought my parents did that on purpose, but they claim it was a coincidence.

Today is January 1st. Not only has the new year started, but a new year of life has started for me, too. I turned 19 today. I am currently not in school; I graduated high school last year, although I didn't go to college the following fall because I was going through a rough patch and needed some time to myself. I think I'm ready, though; I'm going to college this year. I'm tired of this city and my home. I need to get away and start out fresh. That's actually why I started this diary today; new year, new opportunities, new life. I say this every year, but this year I mean it.

I am currently working at a Walmart. Yeah, so high-class, right? You would think I could do better in a city like LA, but there's not much of a chance of me landing a good job since I don't have a degree. I like to console myself by saying that, although I know the main reason is because of my emotional state. I don't want to get into that right away, though; this is the first page of my diary, and I don't want to start out all depressing.

I've covered a few things I dislike, now let's see if I can list a few things I do like. I like sunny days, long walks, quiet mornings, fluffy dogs, and thick books. I like loyal friends, although I've never really had one. I enjoy banana/kiwi smoothies and swiss cheese. I love feeling happy, although those moments are few and far between. I adore long, luscious hair like I used to have.

Right then, I think that about covers the basics. There is still so much haven't told you, but we'll save that for another day. For now, I'll bid thee farewell.

~Chrysta