youth's journal **SHORT VERSION**

day four.

OK, so I know! I know! I haven't written to you for a while, but it's because I've been busy!

don't be mad, you were only neglected for... 2 days! alright, I'll explain;

day 1, I was working at the music shop after school, helping some teenagers around 16 find a few albums by their (and I quote) "fav bands". anyways, so once I sorted that out, Amanda wanted to get a snack with me, so once we closed up we went to the little bakery a few streets over. after we were done there, she walked me home.

day 2, well, again, I was at the music shop, only Mr. Muse was actually in (he usually doesn't come down to the shop on weekdays, only Sat.). anyways so all three of us went to the Bakery and then Amanda walked me home.

so, yeah. lots has happened.

also, today Amanda is walking me to school. she said, "I'd like to see this so called 'school' you go to, rough up the kids for ya'" she winked at the end giving me a playful smile. I smiled back and nodded.

I've been smiling a lot more, though... not at home. mom found a new stress reliever... punching walls and screaming...

oh well, also! there's this new kid, his name's Nixon. he's nice and has really pretty hazel eyes and dirty blonde hair. he talks to me and turns out he moved on to my street. though, not too close to hear the screaming (thank god). anyways, that's all I got for now.

bye!

-Sally Sokoto.