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Mostly you will find, here, transcribed entries from the secret diary that I used to keep as a teenager between 1970 and 1975. I try to be honest with my transcriptions, but, just occasionally I do edit, to protect myself or others from embarrassment or some other emotion.
Also, though, I like to do a brief review of the books I have been reading, so these are interspersed throughout. I reserve the right to write blog entries, also, about other random things.
Why do I keep this blog? I don't know. I am an academic and one of my research interests is around how people construct their own identities. The diary transcriptions, and what I write about my books, are very much about revealing something of my identity.

Saturday, 4 January 2014

My secret teenage diary 1974 January (i) being ill and bored, and some industrial relations.

January 1st (Tues)
Had a nice night with Geoff and his family last night (Some Russian writing here...). Today I've got a cold. More like pneumonia and I'm treating it with a little whiskey which is why my writing is wobbly.

Jan 2
Ok, usual day, feel really grotty. I've got a bad cold in the head. Ju came for dinner, then we visited Brin. Ju went to Olly's party, I think I've said. Dave had fight with Rob*. Rob asked if I was still going with my 'welder' - scornfully, I should imagine. I love Geoff. Went to see Jesus Christ Superstar at the pictures with Julie. It was very good. Brilliant.

Jan 3
Didn't do  much today. Not much exciting. Been making a brown skirt and a pink blouse. Geoff phoned about going out but I'm not doing 'cos I'm ill. Ju said she's phone, but didn't.

Jan 4 (Fri)
Not done a lot, just a bit more sewing and lazing around. Auntie May came. Norma goes home tomorrow. Ju phoned to ask about the disco tonight. I said I'm not going. I don't feel well.

Jan 5
Worked at Hardcastle's. Got rotten cough and cold. Felt awful because Mr Ashton gave C and S the sack more or less. S was crying (her mum and dad have split up), so I went to see Mr Ashton about me stopping instead of her. He didn't say much. I've got an itchy rash on head and neck. Went out with Geoff.

Jan 6 (Sun)
Very boring day. Tidied bedroom, scratched spots. Read Monty Python book. That's all. Good night. I think I'm in love.

Jan 7
Nothing much. Pretty normal boring day.

Jan 8
Went to doctor's about itchy neck. She said it is an allergy, gave me tablets and ointment and told me to use a baby shampoo. Did a little bit of work for school (not much). Been lazy. Geoff phoning on Thursday. Good night.

*Commentary
Jan 2 - my ex.

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