Joanna Jeanine’s Diary Entry #13

Today was one of those days that made my heart race for all the right reasons. I met this girl—she’s so pretty, but it’s more than that. There’s something about the way she talks and listens, like you can see she’s truly interested in the world. I found myself hanging onto her words, wanting to know more about what she cares about and what makes her laugh. Deep down, I wonder what she thinks of me. Does she see someone she could be friends with—or maybe something more? I really hope so. I tried my best to be kind and thoughtful, as I always strive to be. I always want the people around me to feel valued and happy, but sometimes I worry that I come off as awkward or shy instead. There are moments when I replay the conversation in my mind, wondering if I said something weird or seemed distant. I want her to see who I really am. Maybe I overthink things, but I genuinely care about being a good person—compassionate, sweet, the kind of person others can rely on. I hope she sees that side of me. More than anything, I just want people to know I’m someone who tries to make the world a little brighter, and I wish she might notice that about me, too. I guess the only thing I can do is keep being myself. Who knows what might happen? Maybe this is just the beginning of something special.