Rockett Movado/Journal Entries & Notes

The following are the journal entries and notes that appear in Rockett's locker in the Hidden Hallway in the Rockett games. For entries in the journal in Rockett's backpack, see: Rockett's Secret Diary/Entries

New School
[TBA]

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1. Finish collage for Art class! (add some pictures from mom's art mags)

2. Do study sheet for Spanish class

Speaking of Spanish....Ruben rules! Well, not really, but it's like his band is kind of making a major buzz all around here all of a sudden. I guess because everyone knows Debaser has a party to play at this weekend and it's kind of a big thing. After I promised Miko I'd be at Nakili's party she gave me the cutest invitation to it. Who needs Max? Even if Debaser WILL be playing there? Wonder what I should dress up as......need ideas NOW!

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Get extra credit for L.A. --do extra book report on something good. (Arnold told me I should read Moon Munchers of the Milky Way or something really weird like that, even though he said it's fantastic. I'M SURE!!)

I can't stop thinking about Mavis and how she might totally ruin my reputation or something. I mean, she won't leave me alone about Ruben. I'm afraid to even turn around because of what she might say to someone about him and me. It's EMBARRASSING. She probably even knows that I still have that red origami bird in my locker that he gave me the first day of school because she even mentioned it a few times. Like about where did I get it and all that. Real suspiciously. I'd REALLY like to find out if she truly has ESP or whatever. Or if she's just kind of a lucky faker. I hope she's the second one.

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Tuesday, Oct. 27, 3rd period Science: draw paramecium in lab book. Bring in leaves in different levels of decomposing.

Okay, if Mavis wants to make up stuff about me and Ruben and tell everyone, I think that's just fine! No, I'm lying. I just want her to quit it. I feel funny around Mavis. Not always, but sometimes she weirds me out. After science, she got really weird. I was  in a good mood. We did our experiment (well, Arnold did, and practically caused an eruption or the big bang or whatever). Then I was leaving and just as I got to my locker Mavis caught up with me. She looks at me kind of weird and says, Rockett, I know that thing you have. I say, what thing Mavis? She then says to me, and I'm sure I could have had a heart attack or something:  You have something that does not belong to you. Something very private. You should give it back before you are in BIG TROUBLE. She said big trouble really loud so that I had to look around to see who heard. That was SO bad!!! Because suddenly it reminded me she was right. I still have something. I hid it. Then I forgot I even had it. Now I have to remember and figure out what to do about it. Why didn't Mavis just leave me alone??!!

Scene 3 (2g)
Tues. Oct.27, 3rd period

science: bring fruit and other food things to study molds growing (yum, my favorite thing!)

Mavis is making me crazy!! All her talk about me and Ruben. She won't stop! It's all this jabber about nothing, I keep trying to tell her. I actually even grabbed her in the hallway and said if she ever even said any more about it she'd be in big trouble. She didn't even seem worried. She just said there's much more, and I shouldn't try to control her. Well, I think someone should!

Scene 4 (2h)
Later, same day

I just swear Mavis is out to ruin my life. If Cleve starts saying one thing around school about me and Ruben because of her, I will personally rip open her locker and destroy every bit of what's in there. Everything she's so secretive about. She should be worried too, because I know her combination!

Scene 5b (2g)
Saw Nicole coming down the hall just as I was getting to here (I can't believe dumb detention!) and slid in the door before she saw me. But then it was like she stopped right outside the room to talk to Chaz, who I guess did a speech this morning at that African-American Student Congress thing. I heard her tell him if he saw me to just pretend I wasn't there. Like totally ignore me because I was a little twit. (HER words!) Then he goes, What's up with that, Nicole? But she wouldn't say exactly why. She goes, JUST DO IT, CHAZ! It was SO rude-sounding! But then he refused flat out, I guess because she wouldn't tell him why she wanted him to act that way. Sometimes she thinks she can get any guy to do what she wants but I just had proof she can't. HA HA HA Nicole.

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I do not hate Arnold. It was not Arnold's fault. It was not Arnold's fault. It was a simple accident. I do not hate Arnold. I do not hate Arnold. It was a simple accident.

NO!!! Actually THE ZITBOMB should go off and marry Mavis so I'd never have to see either one ever again. Mavis Wartella-Depew Zeitbaum. Sounds great to me! Happy Honeymoon and goodbye--forever!!!

Scene 6a (4u)
Sunday after the party:  Ruben actually called me this morning to say hi. I couldn't believe it! We talked about the two parties that we were not at together! I had to tell him that he missed a really good time at Nakili's. Then I said, but if your own band is playing somewhere, then it's better than just hanging around at a party, I know that. But he goes, oh yeah right. We got to play for a while--till the cops came and told us to put a lid on it.

Wow! I guess that ruined the whole party because without the band, people just felt like it was really boring and left or something. Now I'm even more glad I didn't go there. One thing I didn't tell Ruben is that I got about a thousand compliments on my costume and couldn't stop dancing practically the whole night. Plus getting my fortune told. I mean even if Murasaki is a total kid who's just faking it, at least it was fun. And maybe the good stuff will really come true anyway!

Anyway, I didn't want to make him feel too bad about what he missed. But I kind of wish he got to see my costume. Hey, now how unfair would it be to put some of our party pictures in the yearbook? ALL FAIR, I'd say! YES!

Scene 6a
Halloween night, in my room, after all parties Very personal--for me only: I am so dumb! I am a snob and a mean person! I don't deserve to have any nice friends if I keep doing like what I did tonight. I acted so mean to so many people and it was all because I thought I was the most important person who mattered. Like if I could just get what I wanted, it didn't matter how it felt to other people. Not only that, I was completely humiliated by people who are even meaner than me. I wish I could forget this whole night. How can I make up to Nakili and Miko? How can I do something to fix how I KNOW I hurt Mavis's feelings? Why can't I just be nice to Jessie all the time when she's always nice to me? And last of all, I thought I could go into the middle of that party and handle it. But it was a lot worse than I thought, even though Ruben at least talked to me like we were really friends. So how can I look at the Ones and all of them ever again? I need help!!!

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How to Have a Stupid Halloween by Rockett M. Movado If I was going to do this whole night over, know what I'd do? I would do what I promised to do. Which was show up at Nakili's party-and stay there! They probably all hate me now. The only good thing at Max's was, I got some kind of (dumb) prize for my costume. Which meant I got to go up on the fake stage where the band was and get my prize (handed out by Ruben) and my picture taken. (with Ruben) Which put a very ugly expression on the face of both Nicole and Stephanie. The prize I got was some weird cartoon video about two mice. Elmer and Rudolph go to a Halloween Party or something like that. And I do NOT care about the adventures of two field mice! Anyway, Jasper will like it. Mom took him trick or treating tonight and he was still up when I got home-which proves I'm a social outcast. I mean when your 9-year-old brother isn't even in bed when you get back from your big exciting party, how popular are you? Exactly.

The last worst thing: I did NOT need to hear Ruben tell me all about how he thinks him and Nicole could be a couple or whatever he was trying to say. Gross!

Scene 6b (3g)
If you think you're going to have a good time, you can have. Usually. But tonight was only so-so. All the time I thought Max's party would be so fun that I didn't even care about the Nakili thing. But from the minute I got to Max's, I was in kind of an uncomfortable feeling and it lasted pretty much the whole night there. Except when I could talk to Ruben, that is. No one at Max's really even talked to me, or even hardly asked me to dance. So then I couldn't help thinking about Nakili's and how I probably would've got to dance and really have fun there, just being myself. The best part of Max's was when, just when I was going to leave, Max's sister Beverly started talking to me. She's like 16 or something and goes to high school. She took me back to show me her room because I'm sure she knew I was bored and she said she totally was. She had black lights and this huge aquarium and it was awesome in there! One really good thing was, she showed me some clothes of hers and told me where to shop for cool stuff, which I really liked. I'm sure Nicole doesn't even go to the places she told me. (Much too ahead of her, haha!) Beverly asked me all about where I lived before and everyone I know there and all that. I guess they moved here when she was ten, so she kind of knew exactly how hard it is to suddenly be in a new place. The best part was-HAH!-she took out some pictures of them as little kids-Annette is his other sister, who's 18. And I saw Max when he was this really cute little kid. He kind of had big ears that stuck out but he was so cute. Very skinny and serious looking. So I talked Bev into giving me one of the pictures (just to borrow). I'm sure I can use it for something. HA HA HA! So much for this halloween!

Scene 6b (3s)
Sometimes a person just makes a wrong decision. Like I did when I went to Max's tonight. Stephanie and Nicole were like two guard dogs trying to keep me away from even having fun with a single cool person. At least it seemed like it. It was so awful and I felt so out of place there that basically I could not wait to leave. But two kind of cool things did happen before I went home: for one, Ruben told me some stuff about his family, like about his dad mostly. It was really brave of him, I thought. I think it even made us better friends. And two, I actually won this (kind of lame) costume contest. I think I definitely deserved it, but I was so shocked! Maybe I just won because everyone there felt sorry for me or something. Anyway, that part did serve Nicole right. Since she thought she was so great! But after that I hardly even talked to anyone. It was like I just couldn't be myself or something, because they all knew each other so well that I was like practically invisible to them. Ruben's band was great but because he was always playing, the one person I might have felt normal talking to was completely not even available to talk to! So now I'm home and it's too early to feel like I had a perfect night and too late to make it perfect. So you make a bad decision sometimes and then just move on-that's the right thing to do. And now good night!

Scene 1 (1g)
I'm not fooling about the frog dissection in science today, new girl! Clueliss Shuliss told me himself we were gonna do it. Right before lunch too, yum yum! Be there and see!

Tu amigo Ruben

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Rockett, just listen. I know you talked Nakili and Miko into going to your house after school the other day just because you KNEW I had to do something else that day and couldn't come too. Good plan, Rockett. But just remember-you STILL aren't a CSG (and don't get your hopes up!) See you in science. (Boy, I just can't wait.)

Dana

Scene 2 (2m)
Hi Rockett,

I'm putting this note in your locker. I hope it doesn't get lost! I guess you probably stayed late at the yearbook office after school yesterday, huh? So I didn't get a chance to talk to you then. But I really want to ask you about something today, so I'll be looking for you, okay? Can you believe it's almost Halloween? I can't!!

Luv ya, Jessie

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Hey, Rockett,

Just a little note to tell ya that a couple of girls I barely know were asking me where to find you today. These two were definitely different! I think they hang out with that Wolf guy, do you know him? Well, just to warn you. They might be too strange to be best friends with, but hey, who am I to say? I told them I didn't know where you'd be-just in case you weren't interested. See ya.

CLEVELAND G. ......... at your service    <

Oh yeah, I think one of them is named like Arrow or something. Arrow and Rockett, oh boy, now that's a cute combination.

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Rockett--

I've been noticing how you keep helping that zero named Mavis open up her locker. I figure by now you must know her combination by heart, huh? So what about giving it to me? I mean, just for fun? If you do, I'd do a favor for you sometime too. What about it?

Sharla Norvell

Scene 3 (2m)
Girlfriend Rockett:

Listen, do NOT worry your little head over Dana, you hear me? We all know she's been feisty from day one and it does not mean a THING except big noise. Okay? You two both have that red-hair heat in your makeup, I swear! Just alike in that way and I believe that's why this always happens. Plus--- hush about this but---I believe she is just a bit jealous she did not get to come over to your house with us last Friday afternoon, you know what I'm saying?

Anyway, sorry we had to leave you hanging just before in the bathroom. It was just one of those things I couldn't change right then.

But about what's coming up, make the party and chill with Ms. St. Clair, okay? I think the four of us have a future as friends in a very deep groove, I really do. If you catch my drift.

Be cool, Nakili

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Rockett, I'm just SO glad to hear what a curious person you are. But unfortunately, your curiosity is just not that interesting. To put it plainly, NO, I do NOT know what CSG stands for, nor do I even care one iota either. But I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out at that party you're going to this weekend. That silly little party for children, I mean.

Have so much fun!

Nicole

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Important PRIVATE message for Rockett M.

Listen, something I am pretty sure of, Rockett, is that you aren't using that really special thing I gave you when you were in your most new part of being at Whistling Pines. The Elf Rune? Remember? It's got really good luck in it. So please don't forget about using it. Sometimes if you ever look at it and see it's got a kind of movement in it, that means it's doing good work for you. If I were you I wouldn't waste it by letting it sit around somewhere being useless. Or maybe I have to take it back and give it to someone else. One who could appreciate its positive powers and stuff. Just think about it. Especially if you want good luck with Ruben. Which I know you do.

That's all for now. Your friend, Mavis   (But just think about what I said.)

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Hi Rock,

I'm just mailing you this really quick note in hopes that you get it before Halloween. I LOVE your costume ideas! Great sketches, as usual. I think you should go with #2 on your list, for sure. Matt agrees! <    Because, yes, I did show him. He says too bad you won't be here this year (!)  Everything you told me about Ruben sounds like he is a complete DOLL! Does every girl in school like him, I'm sure? Well, listen, I've gotta go now (bedtime, yawn) but remember: Send pictures SOOOOOON!

`   love lots, Meggie Muffin   `

I MISS YOU! >

Scene 4 (2h)
Fair maiden! 'Tis the season for dragons to come out of their dungeons! So I crawl to the surface of the earth. In hopes of seeing a fair face (yours). Mere moron mortals couldn't bring me out of my hiding place, but you-Please say you don't have any plans yet for halloween. Leave me a note in reply. Put it in the drawer in the back lab table in the science room and then I shall reveal my identity! You won't be disappointed. Mr. Anonymous (for now)

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New Girl!

I can't BELIEVE you really want this crummy picture of me. But whatever. I guess you rescued it from the dumpster, since, as you saw, it was on its way there till you stepped in and asked for it. I'm blushing, man! I mean, girl! But I guess you need locker decor bad or something, huh? Hey, go for it! Oh and about your frog freak-out earlier, don't sweat it. You're cool with me. And sorry I faked ya out about that dissection thing. (Did ya hear about the roving science lab spiders though? HAH!!! Check the Whistler if not!)

C'ya,

Tu Amigo Ruben

And listen, you KNOW I ain't got the business about that dumb secret society CSG thing. If YOU find out, I wanna be the first to hear about it, okay?

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Hi Rockett!

I am getting so TOTALLY excited about this weekend and I just wanted to double remind you how much fun Nakili's party is going to be! You'll have the best time, I promise. And if you like cute boys (which of course I know you do) there's going to be at least one there that I think you'll really like.

Also, did you decide your costume yet? I think I know what I'm going to be. It's in between about 3 main choices now-tell you later!

BIG REMINDER:  DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR CAMERA!

luv ya, Miko

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So Rockett,

Here you are, still surviving in your new school. How does it feel so far? Do you feel like you need friends? Do you feel like you have any really good friends? You have interesting eyes, Rockett. They see things. They look at people in a strong way. Keep on hanging in and you will, I'm sure, be rewarded. Signed ???

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Rockett Movado

Language Arts

Mrs. Tinydahl

COURAGE

Courage is an important quality to have in life. It helps not to be afraid of things. That way you can have more and better experiences. Some people say you must face your fears. I agree with this. Like when a friend is in trouble. You should always come to their rescue whenever you can. If you don't, then you are just not really a very good friend. I believe---          YUKKK!!!!

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Hello again Rockett,

Since you did not talk about what I said to you about the E.R., I hope you aren't ignoring that advice. Especially because it's really true.

I am sorry if you don't like that I said the name of Ruben Rosales in front of people or in another note to you. You can pretend whatever you want. Even if I don't say anything with his name in it anymore, I still know the true things around here.

And just don't worry about 6th sense stuff, because it DOES work and I can see you don't have it too much. Otherwise you would realize.

I'm still going to be your friend though. Remember what I said in my other (important) note. It is not a joke. Bye for now, Mavis

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To the person whose name I can't bear to write down:

I am DISTRAUGHT! That's why I must leave this note in your pocket and slink away into the night. I hope the mother ship will pick me up and rescue me from this feeling of eternal doom. I want to shove off to another solar system where you won't be able to look at me in horror. A thousand galactic apologies, fair maiden! I promise that my parents will pay the cleaning bill for what happened tonight. Please forget that it happened or I will suffer for the rest of my young life and that is a long time. Farewell in deep distress!

Your SERVANT from afar. Whose name can't be said on this paper.

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Rockett, I'm just so sure! The meaning of what C. S. G. is, I mean. Crybaby Straight Geeks, maybe? Hee Hee Heeee! Ooops, sorry, just kidding. But really, I do not know. Why does it even matter? The coolest party on earth is only a few days away. Do NOT even put your mind on those girls because I know you are NOT going to their party. Right?

bye-bye till later,

Whit

p.s. oh yeah! Mr. Baldus was totally unbelievable, wasn't he?!! I almost lost my breakfast from laughing. (Hope you got a picture of that for the yearbook!!!) p.p.s. I LOVE your red jacket! Where'd you get it?

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Wed. morning

Hi Rockett,

I just wanted to tell you something weird. It actually has two parts. First: Yep, your secret admirer is probably exactly who you think it is. Because I just have to tell you, he sent me a note yesterday that was ALL about you. I'm sorry! I thought he liked Whitney, but you should see what he wrote me about you. He must have had a change of heart or something, as my dad always says. How awful. If he ever asks me about you again, I'll try to totally discourage him. And I swear, I won't tell ANYONE about this.

2nd thing:  (Don't tell anyone this either!)  Someone is sending me notes, but I don't know who because they didn't even put their initials on it. They keep saying some guy likes me too. I'll have to show you. It says it's an 8th grader. With dark hair. Do you think it's true? Then who is it? If you have any clues tell me as SOON AS YOU CAN! Anyway, it's probably just a joke.

See ya in homeroom.

Jessie

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2-KEWL Rockett!

Friday is a great day! It means tomorrow is HALLOWEEEEN! I'm glad I got to know you a little bit this week. It's about time! Just thought you'd like to know: I got my costume together and something says you'd probably like it a lot. Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'll bring in pictures later on so you can see how I looked. Sorry you aren't going to see me strutting around in the real thing. >

Viva also says thanks. If either of us wins the costume thing, you probably deserve a percentage! Have a KEWWWWL and Spooky Holiday!

Peace Blessings,  Arrow

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Everyone Knows:

` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` `

ROCKETT ` THE ZITBOMB

` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` `

4-EV-R

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Rockett,

Don't believe everything you hear. Especially if it has to do with Ruben and Nicole. It could be true. And then again, maybe not.......

a friend who might have some inside info

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SURPRISE!!

Can't believe you said you were gonna split, New Girl, but it looks like you're for real. I'm slipping this note to you because once I'm back on the jam I won't get to even wave you goodbye. Can't believe you're not hanging around for our last set. But I think you heard my best song already anyway, and that's what counts. Hope you dug it! Have a cool rest of the weekend. See you next month, HAH! Meaning Monday, of course. Don't forget that homework now. (snorrrre!)

Gotta fly, Ruben

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Warning:  GIVE BACK THE THING YOU'VE GOT THAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU. NOW!!!

THIS IS A SERIOUS MATTER AND SOME PEOPLE SAW YOU STARING AT THAT NOTICE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD THIS MORNING. SO THAT IS WHY IT'S OBVIOUS YOU HAVE WHAT THAT NOTICE WAS ASKING FOR. GIVE IT BACK.

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Dear Rockett,

I really liked meeting and talking with you tonight. You are so cute and I completely loved your costume. You definitely deserved First Prize, even if it was a kind of silly video. That's Max's idea of a dumb joke but don't expect me to change him--I'm just his sister! <

Well, I just wanted to write you this before you left and say that any time you feel like you want to talk some more about things bothering you, just call me. I've got my own phone so Max will never know, I promise!

That thing you told me about what you found on your first day of school is kind of a difficult thing. You should probably give it back but I can understand why that's not so easy to do. We should talk about it some more. Here's my number:   555-1236. Just call me whenever you want. When you get into high school you start getting a little better perspective on things, so I could help (maybe, that is!). Especially since you seem so mature for your age.

Hope you had fun tonight. And glad you loved my fish!

your friend, Beverly Diamond

p.s. I'm pretty sure Max has a major crush on someone in your grade. Do you know who it is? (Since he won't tell me her name, only that there's a feeling there.) Is it someone who's here tonight? Anyway, I hope it's YOU!!

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Assignments

1.  Write poem about food for Language Arts TODAY!!

2.  Draw three kinds of trees for Art (use paint, chalk, or whatever you want) and (over vacation) do self-portrait

3.  Read chapter 7 in The History of The Computer

I'm nervous that we're getting our report cards today. Even though Mrs. Herrera smiles at me whenever she sees me (usually). I just hope she's not faking it!

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Poetry assignment:

Lunch

I thought that I  would eat my lunch,

But right before I began to munch

I spied some gross, green, fuzzy fluff

And nearly up-chucked in my stuff.

Mr. Pill said it was flavoring

But I think that he was savoring

My gagging at his awful gruel

Because his food's just mean and cruel!!!

Ha ha ha. Somehow I don't think Tinydahl would appreciate this one.

Scene 3b (1w)
Awesome Idea!!! -- Put together a fashion shoot for the Whistler. Maybe Nakili will make some cool clothes or put together some neat vintage fashions. Maybe I could ask Whitney to do the make-up. NOT Nicole. But it would be sooo neat! Like, show off the WPJH style! Plus I could spread my awesome (just kidding!) talents from yearbook to newspaper. (Remember to ask Mr. Rarebit if it's okay.)

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Okay, all of a sudden everybody's talking about the big Valentine's Day Dance and about how you get to vote for King and Queen of hearts and all that. I kind of can't believe it, because it IS like MONTHS away. But it's like one of the biggest things in the whole school year, according to Jessie. Probably because of there being bands and it's the only dance of the whole year and everything else. Kids here probably wouldn't vote for a new girl to be queen, but I kinda wish they would. Probably if I was queen, everybody would accept me more and I could go in and out of any group I wanted, instead of having to be seen as part of just one. Is that totally superficial and dumb? I don't know, not sure. But I wonder who's gonna be king? And who would I vote for? HMMMMM...

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OKAY! Starting my new resolution early -- STOP eating so much junk food! Keep a list of how much sugar and fried gunk I take in. I was reading this magazine article about how junk food could cause zits and I DON'T want to have one of those major face rashes I've seen Nicole get!

Here's what I ate so far today.

7:00 am --  bagel with cream cheese and tomatoes (very healthy!)

10:00 am --  potato chips, cola (ok, not so healthy, but that's okay--even though Mom would kill me)

12:00 --  Mr. Pill's mystery pizza! YUCK-O! --  Luckily though, I only ate about two bites before I had to rush off to my "secret meeting," otherwise Dana might've upset my whole stomach.

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Dad said I could have one really big present for Christmas. So what I really want is a darkroom kit. Kind of a major present! Also, maybe not for kids (in my parents' opinion, anyway). But it would be totally great if I could develop my own pictures at home. I could maybe do them in the bathroom, like Grandma Mary did when she was a girl in Switzerland. Only thing is, I'd also really like a new cd player. So which one should I ask for??? I could always tell them about both wishes and let them pick which to get me. At least that might be easier 'cause then I wouldn't have to decide.

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Just a little while ago I heard that Wolf is having a party at his parents' restaurant. I wonder what it would be like to be invited to one of his parties. I mean, with all those really different kids. He's always been really nice to me whenever I've talked to him, which isn't that often (well, almost always). Also, Arrow and I get along pretty well, and she's really good friends with him. It would be totally pathetic if I didn't have ANY parties to go to this vacation.

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Had a crazy dream last night. I was back at my first day at school here and Mom dropped me off at the Bird Cage, just like she really did that day -- only I was wearing only my underwear! It was HORRIBLE! I felt totally embarrassed, but then nobody seemed like they even noticed. So after a while (really weird part) I stopped being embarrassed and then next I started to get mad 'cause nobody even looked at me. I was like totally invisible it seemed like! Even though I was only in my underwear! WEEEIRD! I wonder what it means?

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Saw this poster about a contest for ideas for the Val Day dance theme. Like a plan for the decorations and everything. Could be fun.

My ideas so far:

(to get away from boring, normal red-and-white hearts theme)

1.  Butterflies and Fireflies -- do the refreshments area really pretty in pastels and with paper garlands of cut-out spring flowers and lilac and dusty rose butterfly cut-outs all over the walls, then the dance floor part really dark, with little white Christmas lights strung to look like fireflies, and the walls decorated to look like a summer porch in the evening. Cool!

2.  Fortunes and dreams -- Make gym look like a gypsy camp, have Mavis dress up like a fortune teller (she'd love that). Also see if Miko's sister Murasaki could also be a fortune teller again. Dance floor should look like a dream, with lots of misty colored lights.

Other things to do (sooner than Feb!) --

1.  Check out the girls soccer team -- do I have what it takes?

2.  See if Mr. Baldus will let me change my seat in Homeroom next semester. (Maybe sit closer to the Ones)

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Rockett to the Moon!!!

Hey there chick-a-dee, I'm sending a few hand-written notes here to students I think have entertainment potential, yessiree! And you're on the list! In case you hadn't heard, I'm offering clown classes to anyone who is interested. Going to start next semester, Wednesdays after school in the gym--the one day of the week when you and I aren't serving time in detention!! WHOOO-HOOO, just kidding!

Anyway, it's going to be a blast, a hoot, better than a Hobart Hinkle concert, YEEE-AHHH! I've seen your creative work--mainly on your sneakers, of course--but I think you may have clown potential! I'm hoping for a large turnout from my homeroom students! So think about it, groovy girl. Broaden your talents and amaze your friends! See ya next year and have a kkkkahhhh-RAYZY holiday break!

Your GrooveMeister Guy in Homeroom,

Mr. Baldus

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Hey there, Rockett, how are things taking off? Remember me? We met at Nakili's party last October, and I've actually seen you around a few times since that. Like at the mall or whatever. So I keep hearing things (good things) about you. In fact, I was talking to Ginger and asked her to give you this note. My brother and I are having a party this Saturday. It's gonna be mainly people from WP High, and therefore very cool for certain girls (including you) to attend. So how about it? Call with your answer:  555-7917 (new number). Just remember SWIS (7917)  <

Pete

Oh yeah, and your probably best friends (Nakili, Miko, and Dana, I mean) are coming also, I'm pretty sure, so don't worry about not knowing anyone.

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Rockett,

How to use the all-important Elf Rune. VERY IMPORTANT!

1.  Keep it in a nice place, or with you, like in a pocket.

2.  Think about the thing you want to happen while you stare at it.

3.  Don't have negative thinking, especially about people, when you have it on you.

4.  Give back someone's personal property! (SOON!)

5.  Make sure you are true about all your facts about yourself, to keep from getting in trouble.

6.  Let good energy from the Elf Rune tell your thinking what to do in a situation. (hint: 6th sense thinking--go follow it!!)

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Hi Rockett,

Just wanted to give you this little present because it was something I thought you'd like. You can open it now if you want, or wait till later. I hope you like it (I know I do, because I got the same thing for me < )

Don't worry, it didn't really cost much--and of course it's for a nice person, so how much it cost wasn't totally on my mind! But I wanted to give it to you now because I probably won't see you over the break.

Happy vacations,

Whitney

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Okay new girl--

Caught ya! Just kidding. But hey, what's up with you and all this mysterioso spy stuff today? You trying to get in an extra birthday? Well, I won't spill the beans, but I gotta confess, I don't get it....Or maybe I do. Maybe you'll catch me with a download later on. I mean, it sounds like you're up to all kinds of intrigue.

COOOOL!

Gotta fly till later,  Ruben

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Dear Madamoiselle Rockett M.,

I know by now you've heard of the Knights of the Purple Orchid, 'cause I know you got one. Yuk yuk! Well, just so you know, I'm also a Knight of the same thing and it's my first day. A mighty task! (Being a knight, doh-doh. Just fooling around, sorry!)  So anyway, since I know you're a friend and probably good friend with Nakili A., since I always see you talking to them--I could maybe need your help to get her attention to talk to me.

I'm sorry I drooled on your paper in math that time, I was having a cold or something. Or it couldn've been about my braces. The dentist didn't know for sure. So I was hoping you'd forget about that because of my need to get help showing I'm a knight to Nakili A. Arnold Z. says to tell you be a compassionate fair maiden and get Nakili to be convinced that she and me are destined to ride into the sunset on a white horse. Thank Arnie for the words before, 'cause I know he's in your poetry circle and has a lot more practice doing this than me.

Thank you, thank you oh lovely one.

From a servant of the Knights Table (or etc.),

Duane Weevil

p.s. Please tell Nakili A. that my name is NOT pronounced DU-WAN. It's Du-WAYNE, for her information. But I could maybe change it for her if it sounds how she likes it better.

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Yo Rockett Girl!

Yeah, okay, you saw me in class today, but--big surprise--I'm really behind in Lang. Arts. Ya may have noticed, I haven't been present in a while. Now Mrs. T. says I gotta make up the work. Can you give me the assignments from last month and maybe lend me your notes? Come on, you don't have to pull the goody goody stuff with me. I know you're ready to rock and roll! Thanks or no thanks, depending on what you do.

Bye,  Sharla Norvell

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Scholastic Report

Fall Semester

for

Rockett M. Movado

8th Grade, Mr. Baldus

Language Arts...............A-

Math................................B-

Science............................B-

Art....................................A

Physical Education.......B-

Social Studies.................B

Computer Lab................C+

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Queen of the Universe! Tend the orchid-present in good faith! You are a gem in the crown of creation! God speed! The Knight

P.S. I understand you keeping it at school till the weather improves. Brilliant thinking! I just hope the janitor is actually the gardener, or doom could be in store for the thing. And as to your birthday or not, I say, let the world pay you homage every day, no matter if it's your birthday or not. It's the least I can do. HAZZAHHHHH!

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Hi Rockett,

I just can't stop thinking about the thing you showed me earlier. It's so unbelievable that you have it. What are you going to do? I mean, I hope you've figured it out already. I wouldn't want to have that on my conscience at all. Darnetta says maybe it serves those girls right for leaving something so private around for any person to find. But I feel kind of sorry for them anyway, because I just know how awful I'd feel if it happened to me. Did you read the whole thing? I know you said you didn't, but Darnetta says there's no way a person wouldn't read something like that if it was just lying around and you found it. I think maybe she's right. So I just was wondering.

Well, okay, I've gotta go. If I don't see you before school gets out, have a great vacation. Maybe I'll talk to you when I get back from vacation in California. Call me up. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Luv ya,

Jessie

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December 15

From Totally Teen Spirit Magazine

Dear Ms. Movado:

Thank you for your entry in our Totally Cool Quiz Contest. The quiz you made up, titled "Do You Have What It Takes To Be The New Kid?", was both fun and enlightening. Congratulations! We here at Totally Teen Spirit are awarding you second place, after the award-winning entry, "Is Your Guy A Super-Spud or a Dud?" In a few days you will receive your prize of a thirty-five dollar certificate, good at any Beautee-O-Rama cosmetic store. If we should choose to publish your quiz in a future issue, you will receive a check for $50. Again thank you for your entry.

Sincerely,

Linda Aeior

Editor, TTSM

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Okay, yeah, I tried the glasses, and all I can say is, very interesting! But now they're in the hands of someone who's putting together a really cool band!

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Okay, here's the deal: I gave the glasses to that girl who has this cutest sweater. It meows!

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I had a totally chilling premonition this morning in homeroom! (I'm probably hanging around Mavis too much, cuz even SHE was in my daydream!)

I was wondering what it would be like to win the you-know-what and get called up onstage and everything -- cuz it would basically mean I'd like totally MADE it here at WPJH. So this pretty awful imagination just popped into my mind. Like I got voted Queen and just as I was getting ready to accept, Mavis comes around, waving her arms and stuff and telling me about bad omens or whatever. But then, the worst part was ... Sure, I saw myself getting crowned, but then they call out the name of the King and it's ARNOLD ZEITBAUM!! And then I had to stand onSTAGE with him!

NOT the best fantasy a person could think of! Makes me kind of nervous though. What if it all turns out horrible? I should just try not to care about it -- like, at ALL!!!

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Ruben Rosales is just SO out of control! I can't BELIEVE him!!! First, he like totally jumps on me, just because I spaced out for a second. THEN, he does the absolute WORST thing by standing up and telling the whole class that I'm having a "hissy fit!" Like, I'm sure! Like all of a sudden I'm Nicole Whittaker or something. Talk about a MAJOR dis! I'm not even GOING there!

Homework to do:

1.  Science lab --  bring more specimens of stuff from around the house for microscope. Do lab questions 3 - 12.

2.  Social Studies -- Read Chapter 7 in Lands of the Living      Write 1 page on the part of the chapter I thought was the most interesting.

3.  Lang. Arts  --  Finish paper using all 20 vocabulary words. Test Friday!

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It's been a pretty decent morning so far. I comPLETELY spaced out in homeroom, while Mr. Baldus was talking about the Valentine's dance and stuff. Then Ruben said something to me and I realized how far off I'd been in my imagination, boy! But it was like he'd seen right into my mind and knew what I was thinking about. Totally weirded me out -- not to mention it made my face turn every shade of RED!!! (I hope he didn't think I was thinking about him!)

But Mr. Bald-us (haha!) announced to the class that my theme ideas for the dance were the ones they picked, so now I'm in charge of all the decorations! I mean, I already knew it, but they made a big announcement about it in every class, so that was pretty cool.

Wow. I've really got my work cut out for me, so I hope I get a lot of volunteers to sign up and help decorate. It's going to look really great in that gym if I can just get some help!

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WOW! I've got SO MUCH TO DO!!! Mr. Rarebit already has committees in motion and everything, like to get the decorations made in time for Saturday. We even got to order some cool stuff from a party supply place so I can't wait till all that comes. I'm going to have NO social time this week, I can already tell. It's gonna be homework and dance decorations all the way! But it'll be COOL!!!

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Who is the Pine? Who is the Pine? Sometimes I feel like I am almost so close to figuring it out, but then I'm not sure at ALL! Especially when some kids say it's a girl who's doing it. I doubt that but you never know. I know it can't be Nicole, since the Pine just came right into our class last period and was doing all these weird things. And not that Nicole would EVER get in a tree suit, HAHHHHH!

Oh no! I just saw something that could TOTALLY destroy the reputation of a certain group of people! Definitely the reputation of one person. And I'm not sure what to do! I mean, what this person did is COMPLETELY wrong, and what they're doing could really have a bad effect on people Saturday night...but I don't want to be a rat or anything. I mean, I just got here, right? Why ruin a reputation that's finally starting to look cool. But then again, is popularity worth it if I'm going to have to lie to get it? Ohhhhh...what am I going to do???

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Supplies We Still Need For Gym Decorations:

*   Fishing line (about 8 rolls)

*   Double-sided sticky tape (go to art store to find)

*   Bright pink and also dark green paint

*   Really thin gauge steel wire

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Homework For Math Class:

*   Study Chapter 32 and do exercises 1 - 9 (solve on board tomorrow!)

Fun Stuff -

1.  Look at felt tip markers when I'm at the art store getting dance decoration stuff

2.  Figure out WHAT I'M GOING TO WEAR TO THE DANCE !!!

3.  Take pictures of Ruben's band (maybe frame one for him -- first gig with the new name! What could it be???)

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So I'm gonna go it alone. Well, at least to the Caribbean Heartscapade dance! That's right! I've decided to go by myself. Meg would be really proud. I guess there's really only one other person I'd like to go with...whose initials are R.R. (I don't even know if I've told MEG about that!)

Still, it's kinda dumb but I'm SLIGHTLY nervous about this whole contest thing, and who's going to get to wear the crowns and all that. I mean, I want to stay confident, so I should totally think positively, no matter what happens. And anyway, I have as good a chance as some other people around here, right?

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OH-my-gosh -- MAJOR revelation! I think Jessie totally LIKES Max Diamond!!! I can't beLIEVE THAT! Total shocker. I mean, I'm definitely kinda shocked. Wow. Especially considering what I saw him doing, it's not that great. Double wow.

So anyway, if this IS true, then it wouldn't be too cool to burst Jessie's bubble of love, I know. That's why I didn't tell her any details or anything. Just tried to be as vague about it as I could. (She seemed pretty positive about him though that I'm sure she didn't EVEN catch a clue!)  But Mrs. Herrera kind of lectured everyone, so don't know if Jess would ever put two and two together.

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Like MAJOR WOW!!! I WON!!! I really was crowned Queen of Hearts! And I was so jazzed for myself when Mr. Baldus called out my name. It was like I couldn't believe it! But then, he announced that the King was .... the ZITBOMB! At first, when I heard that, I thought I would completely FAINT DEAD!!!

But Nakili was there to kind of boost my ego back up, and that's when I just started thinking about this whole thing. I mean, like I started wondering if maybe the whole thing was just one big giant JOKE or something, like I mean -- on ME! Man. Wouldn't THAT be a major bummer!

Oh well. Can't cry over spilt milk, as Dad says. Better to keep your confidence and just try to make the most fun out of it. I probably shouldn't even tell Meg that I had doubts... I think she likes to hear my adventures when I'm all, as she says, power-grrrled out and stuff.

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AWESOME NIGHT!! Seriously! This has only been like theeeee most PERFECT night! Especially the parts that had Ruben in them. Like when his band --- now known as the Rebel Angels!!! --- won the Battle of the Bands! I was just SO PSYCHED for him! Like, he just looked so cool and comfortable up there, totally natural. Like it's exactly where he belongs. I'm definitely going to have to frame one of the dance pictures for him, with his band and everything. I know he'll really be jazzed. Totally FUN TIME (even with the weird parts)!!

P.S. -- Really important note to remember:  Jessie was AMAZING!!! I was totally blown away!!! She had courage and guts to get up there. Not only that, but she was really truly GOOD at singing, especially when you think about she was doing it in front of all those people. Wow. I'm just so so happy. I think this might have been the best day of my life so far.

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Rock-'em sock-'em Movado,

I got your (sorry) little kiddie lame-o valentine. Gee, I didn't know you cared. But for your info, I am NOT looking for stupid cupid. In fact, if I WERE scoping for him, the only reason would be so that I could track him down and break every stupid pink arrow in his lame little backpack. Then I'd hack into his little valentine computer and completely ERASE HIS HARD DISK!

Bo

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Hey, Rock.

I'm not sure what happened in homeroom today, since I was down at the office getting my pass to leave early (thank you very much, Mrs. H!) but I do know this -- Nicole and Stephanie say you think you're going to become this year's Queen of Hearts or something.

Now, you and I BOTH know how Miz Whittaker can be about this kinda stuff. So just play it safe and DOWN-play it, okay? I mean, don't even TALK about it around any of those idiots. I think you're cool is all, and just between you and me, I think you definitely have a major chance, but meanwhile, I don't want to see you takin' any flack from Nic. ("N" is for "Nightmare"!!!) Oh - and don't tell her I said anything. I'm outta here!

Later,

Cleve

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Hi again, Rockett!

I just wanted to say thanks SO MUCH for your support and everything. This Battle of the Bands thing is kinda nerve wracking, ya know? Anyway, me and the grrrls could totally use all the support we can get, so THANKS (in advance) FOR VOTING FOR US! Oh -- and listen to that tape I gave you, too, and let me know what you think!!!

Ragin' riffs,

Arrow

P.S. I notice that you and Nicole talk sometimes and everything, and, well, I guess I was just wondering if you might know something. (And don't tell ANYONE that I asked, okay?) Anyway, do you think she has a crush on Wolf???

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HEY MS. M!

May Cupid be a straight-shooter and land an arrow right through the heart of the boy you love -- with your name on it, for sure!

Okay, I know you must have a secret wish for something like that and hey, I'm holding the same wish for you myself. You two are made for one another, 2 B SURE!! Have Fun at the Dance and ever after.

Nakili

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Dear Ms. Movado,

Let me be one of the first to officially congratulate you on your recent art coup! (A "coup" - pronounced "coo" - is a sort of takeover. You'll study them more in social studies, if you haven't already gotten there.)

Understandably, my paint palette bursts with bright colors of pride that one of my own -- one of my best and brightest -- has received such a public honor as this. And what a fabulous Dance theme you've devised for us this year! One of my favorites, most assuredly.

Good luck with your creation. Please let me know if there's anything we in the Art Department can assist you with.

Cheers,

Mr. Rarebit

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Hey there, Rockett!

I heard somebody calling you the Sweetheart Queen, and I just had to agree. I think this school is a better place since you showed up, no matter what kind of silly stuff Nicole pulls now and then. Don't let her getcha down, hear me? Just between you and me I think you're the favorite contender for the big throne thing. Hang in there, girl! And do have a fine Valentine's Day, too, okay?

Chaz

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RoMo,

I just wanted to make sure that I let you know that I DO NOT appreciate you making my friends nervous (specifically, GINGER)! I hope you'll take the time to realize that people might have certain things that they have to work through and stuff, and having someone TOTALLY REMINDING THEM of what they're AFRAID of does NOT -- repeat, NOT -- help!!!

Your NOT friend,  D.St.C.

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Hello There Rockett, new person Extraordinaire!

I wanted to wish you a Valentine's Hello and say that I see a clear light around you that means you could attract good things (plus a boy who likes you). I don't believe in Valentine's Day, but you are an exception for me when I am not sending Valentines to anyone. Just because of your niceness, I wanted you to have good luck. REMEMBER -- USE THE ELF RUNE!!! It could maybe make a good couple for you and someone, even though it didn't for me. This is not a good holiday for me. But I hope it is for you. Goodbye for now,

Mavis

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Friday afternoon

Hey, New Girl.

I overheard something you said in the hall today after lunch, and, well, I just wanted to say that, if it's true, then it's true BLUE!

What I mean is, I heard you telling Jessie that you might vote for my band and everything. Which would be MOST excellent and righteous. (TOTAL!)

Anyway, I'd be psyched to have your support, but I know Arrow and them are friends of yours too. So, whatever you decide, I guess just know that there won't be any hard feelings in THIS particular quadrant.

Later daze. Guess I'll see you tomorrow night or something.

Rock on,

R.R.

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What HO, Fair Maid!

The generous beings of outer space have truly answered my many communiques. For I am certain that YOUR PRESENCE will be gracing the stage at the dance! A fair Queen you are, and shall be -- in front of the whole student body of WPJH! HAZZAH!!!

My only hope is that you will grant this struggling but ultimately valiant knight a brief moment of repose upon the dance floor at the upcoming ball.

'Til that time, I shall hold my hope as close as my Space Trails book collection.

With honor,

A. Zeitbaum, Knight of the Purple Orchid

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Dear Rockett,

Well, the moment of truth will soon be here. As in, will it be YOU or ME up on the stage tonight? (At least we both know who of us has the most experience BEING on stage [me].)

I hate when people get weird when they don't win a contest or something, so I just wanted to say that I hope you'll get over it quickly (losing, I mean). Everyone in this school expects me to win Queen of Hearts, and the last thing I want to do is let people down. (Plus, everyone knows that of COURSE it's going to happen!)

So, in the spirit of being a good sport, good luck (even though it won't do you much good).

--  N.A. Whittaker, Queen of Hearts

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Outta-Sight Girl!

Hey, you rock and I never get a chance to talk to you much so now I'm saying it on paper. Since it is a holiday coming up I figured I could be BOLD! Hope your Valentine's Day is a total stream of fine moments! And that all the wishes of your heart come true, of course! Be good but not TOO good,

Someone who thinks you're cool.

Namely, Wolf D.

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Happy Valentine's Day to a Girl Who's Cool

Yep, Rockett, I know this might surprise you, but I mean YOU! You might not always be a shining example of how a person should act -- or dress (just kidding! I swear it, really! Remember our first day of school???). But anyway, there are a lot of things about you that are pretty likeable, so I thought you should know I thought so.

Good win at the dance. Nicole couldn't believe it! (But don't tell her I told you, PLEASE!) Too bad about your Lu-Lu-Luscious (tee heeee!) King though. Take it from me, you should run as fast as you can away from the Zitbomb or he will think you guys are going steady now or something. Just remember I told you so.

See you!

Whitney

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Dear Rockett,

Hiya! I just wanted to wish you a really nice Valentine's Day. I'm sticking this in your locker because I saw you and Ruben talking and I didn't want to interrupt. You looked so close and cute! (SMILE, SMILE)

Anyway, I guess I just wanted to  -- you know, apologize. For Dana, I mean. She kinda goes off sometimes. (Believe me, it happens on the soccer field all the time!) She told me that she wrote you a note, and I got to thinking that, knowing Dana, it was probably kinda harsh. So I just wanted to say that I think you're all right. You know, no worries on this end. I just TOTALLY appreciate your support as a friend.

ALSO, I think I might maybe know how you feel about you-know-who, which I know might have made it a hard vote for you. But however you voted, you know all of us Explorers think you're a really good kid and a cool friend.

Grrrl Power!!! (Right?)

Keep on keepin' on,

Ginger B.

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You make my heart beat like it's a wild drum from the native hills.

You are like a rush of wind through my whole being.

You are all the diamonds that dance on a sparkling lake.

You could make a guy's head spin.

You.

Where did you come from???

--- Guess Who

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Okay, you should definitely check out the locker of the cutest guy in school to find what you're looking for. But don't tell anyone I called him that!

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If you've seen anything to do with alien spaceship landings then you'll know where to look for the Truth Glasses!