February 11, 1998

Dear Di,

I have reached a (temporary) conclusion on what to do about E.K.-- ignore him! Yes, Di, as in (try to) block him out completely.

You're probably baffled, so I will explain my "theory."

So what? So what if I like some cute guy? That doesn't have to interfere with my normal life. I should go ahead and be myself, as the adage goes. I am smitten with a boy. It's a common, everyday occurrence. And in being myself, the boy just might like what he sees-- a girl being herself. It's not my problem if he doesn't. I'm me, and I can't change that. I'm not going to be somebody I'm not to impress a guy who happens to be blessed with good looks. (This goes for all guys, not just my current "love"). There are plenty of fish in the sea. (Another adage). And if the one on the hook that I use wriggles and he doesn't suit my tastebuds, I'll just throw him back and try again.

Vanessa

P.S.-- I hope all my entries can be this eye-opening!