December 31, 1997

Dear Di,

I'll have to make this quick. This'll be my last entry in you for '97, and I won't be able to write 'till tomorrow because I'm sleeping over at Francine's.

A few resolutions:

1. Try to be a better friend.

2. Try to be a better person.

3. Have a story accepted by Dec. 31, 1998.

4. Talk about something other than boys.

5. Be less boy-crazy (Eli-crazy).

6. Say at least two words to Eli out of my own free will every month.

7. Spend less time on homework.

I don't know if I can achieve all these goals, but I'll certainly try! P.S.-- From now on, all my entries will begin w/ "Dear Di" and end w/ "Sincerely, Vanessa." Also, I'll mark the year on each page, so you & I won't be confused.

Sincerely,
Vanessa