Emma's Blog

I Have A New Friend...

It's Norman, the guy I wrote about before. We were assigned this poem project for English lit, and we had to work on it with a partner. I always hate those...

Isn't it Strange How...

...many superhero movies there are out there? What does it say about our culture that they're so popular? Aren't regular people...

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I Was Playing Minecraft...

...the other day, and it's so much fun. You can build and create your own world. It made me think about creating my own mom if I could and how I'd make her...

In Case You Dont Know...

...I'm originally from Manchester, England. I moved here five years ago with my Dad. You might think I would've been upset at leaving my home, but I admit I was a little excited...

Living in the Moment...

...I'm not saying this to get sympathy. I'm not saying it because I'm angry. It's just the facts. I'm Emma Decody, and I have CF...

I'm Back to Reading Harry Potter...

...cruising through GOBLET OF FIRE. I was going to tackle INFINITE JEST, but I think I may just lie and say that...

Here I Am...

...another day feeling awful. Can hardly breath and chilled to the bone. Sometimes I wonder why my dad would move half way around the...

I Am So Pissed Off...

...at Bradley. But it's not even her fault. I just don't get why all boys love her. I know I'm not a judgmental person. And I'm really...

I
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Right!

I've Just Had the Scariest Experience

...of my life! The last 24 hours have been insane. It went from one of the best days of my life to the worst, and being chased by...

First. Official. Snog!

...I just had my first real kiss. With a boy. Not like a friendly peck on the cheek. It was a legitimate, full-on-the-lips kiss. And it was...

I Have a Job!!!!

This is my first one, if you don't count holding down the register at my dad's store. I am so excited to be working at the...

This is a Sad Day...

for all of us, and death is never really easy to deal with. The loss of Jiao really makes me think of my own...

Norman's Mom is So Nice...

I'm glad she was there to help us. It must be so hard for her to learn that the guy she likes is the monster who is...

No Nancy Drew...

I've Known This Town Was a Bit Freaky...

...but I can't believe how crazy everything is. And the secrets! Seems like everyone is chin deep in it and now...

I Just Helped Norman...

...bailout his mom. I can't imagine going through that with Dad. Or me, I don't think I'm cut out for prison. Do they even let...

I'm So Stressed Out...

Finals are coming up! I'm trying to do all of my homework and finish my studying. I really don't have time to deal with...

Moving On

Even Though I Almost Got Fired...

...I have to say that I was very flattered that other boy showed interest in me. And his name was Gunner. I like that name. He was...

Well Everyone, It's Official

...I got high for the first time. It's not what you think though. There was this boy at the motel. He was kinda cute. And it's...

Norman's Dog

...was ran over by a truck. I feel so sad for him, it's bad enough that I hurt his feelings, but then his dog had to get...

I Messed Up

SAT Time...

...I mailed in my financial contribution to the test prep industry. Seems a bit rich. I've done a few...

It's My Birthday...

...Birthdays are kind of the worst. The expectations and the attention. I don't even like cake. Don't...

Do You Know What...

...I hear at work this week? Laughter. From a couple of kids here with their family on vacation. I...

I've Got Bad News...

...Terrible news. A close - very close - loved one is sick.

Honestly, Nobody Thought...

...I'd make it to high school, let alone college, and I'm almost there so I might as well fill out some of these applications,...

Welcome Back...

...to me! I haven't really been posting much since, you know, he-who-will-not-be-named totally ruined his chances with...