Creative Writing: "Diary Entry of Lennox Williams." (7/16/2010)

(7/16/2010)

Dear diary,

"This morning, I was woken up by a text from Heather. She wanted to make sure I was okay with what happened at the pizza place. I told her that it sucks, but, whatever. I asked her if she wanted to hang out later. She said that she was going out with her boyfriend. They were going to Rocko's Tacos. I asked if I could come with her, and she said that she wanted me to come with her, since I'm her BFF and all, but, they don't have anything that I could eat there. I texted back, saying okay, that's cool, and then I shut off my phone. I stayed in bed, thinking about this whole Celiac deal. It is totally unfair! It's ruining my life! I feel like a total loser. How am I going to deal with high school? How am I going to meet boys? Ugh!

Mom checked on me an hour ago. She asked if I was okay, and I lied and told her that I didn't sleep well last night. She said that she will let me sleep in for a little while or so, then she will make me breakfast. Mom has been great about cooking me the food I need to be eating. Dad has been on a business trip, so I don't know if he knows about my 'thing.' I can't get my brother to try my gluten free food. He said it smells funny. He's right, LOL!

Whatever. Today I'm just going to stay home, since I can't go out anywhere. All my friends have the freedom to go where ever they want, and I'm stuck at home, being a total loser. I wish I could be normal."

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