A Small Strawberry

Because my school play won first place in CETA (California Education Theater Arts) Program (At least in the area), My school got to repreform it's school play. I am in this school play, and as a freshman, it is a big deal because I am one of the only three freshman that got to do this. This was an overnight trip and took an entire weekend. (I GOT TO SKIP SCHOOL HEHEHE). On the last day of CETA, which was sunday, I got to see something called the festival of scenes. Which is where all of the second place and third place winners get to perform one scene of their entire play. I, A Small Strawberry, ended up with a crush from watching a girl play Jack from Lord of The Flies. I ended up researching this whole book/play because of her. I saw this girl after the whole event was done. She was standing really close to me, alone and trying to find he school. Her outfit was AMAZING!! I really wanted to talk to her, but I got scared and didn't. It stressed me out for a whole week to figure out who she is. Then I got an idea to look at one of the playbills that got handed out to us, I find out that she is from one of our school's rivals. Greaaattt. Not only that, she lives 2 hours away, (The she goes to school ofc, I ain't a stalker) and I don't think I can EVER see her again. It pains me, because I had the opportunity to talk to her, but I became a pussy and backed out. She doesn't even know that I exist...

Hi love!!
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          Whatcha thinking about?
          Anything interesting happen lately?

Have you ever gotten those weird chain mails where it always says to send it to 15 or 40 people or else “you are not loved and will have bad luck for the rest of your life”?  I get those allll the time. I used to do them and it never worked. I just got like 5 of them lol.

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Hello ml!!!
          Everything okay on your end? My heart is listening and my hands are open! (To slap anyone who hurts you, ofc.)
          -Kat in the Hat

Hello Everyone!!
          
          I hope you are all okay, especially with the fires on LA!! Please stay safe!! And if you need anything, I am here <3
          
          - Strawberry

So, someone asked me if I was happy with the outcome of my 2024. To be honest, it was interesting. I lost 5 friends, people who I sacrificed so much shit for. I met someone, we dated shortly but broke up. The good thing is we still talk. I have worked hard in my classes, and got the grades that I wanted. I traveled to places I dreamed of going. 
          
          I learned self confidence, I learned that I don’t always need to be a people pleaser and always say yes to what people want. I learned to set boundaries for myself and speaking up when it gets uncomfortable. I now understand that friendships and lovers come and go. I learned that you should not define yourself by what others think, and that their opinions on how they feel about me should not affect how I see me.
          
          So, Happy New Year everyone!! I hope you had a wonderful 2024!!! See you next year!
          
          - Strawberry

Hi little dearest!!
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