Today was a horrible day at work but when it was over I watched “Pimp My Ride” which is surprisingly funny and it made my day better but then I checked my diary and Alex left me a comment and it made me feel a whole-Hell-of-a-lot-better. And then there was a very touching comment from Jenn and I remembered why I love her so much. What would I do without my diary? I get to go home this weekend (again) and maybe I’ll actually get to see my dad. That’s if he makes the time for it and if he wants to. My dad and I don’t get along. I think it’s because I look and act so much like my mom and he ended up hating her. Maybe it’s also because he is the exact opposite of me and won’t budge one inch on anything. He also feels the need to point out all my faults like I don’t already know them. It doesn’t help matters that my sister is like freakin Super Daughter. First of all, she is brilliant. Second, she’s a really lovely girl. Third, she has a wonderful personality. And finally, she is the original Yes-Girl. “Yes, Dad, I’ll do the dishes.” “Yes, Dad, I’ll clean the house.” “Yes, Dad, I’ll go get the groceries.” “Yes, Dad, you are right and Val is wrong.” Thanks sis! She is the reason I am so insecure. How can a person have any self worth growing up with someone like that? And then there’s Jenn, who is absolutely beautiful and funny and outgoing. And I’m just Val. Nose-in-a-Book-Val. Shy-Ordinary-Serious-Valerie. Never-Took-A-Chance-Valerie. Never-Let-Herself-Really-Fall-In-Love-Valerie. Ruthie is another cousin of mine. Here’s how it is: She’s a red head so of course she gets all the guys and she’s hilarious and great and I love her. But she isn’t a good friend and she’s an even worse cousin hence her kissing someone I didn’t want her too. Not just someone, my someone. And it left me feeling totally betrayed and unloved and repulsed. Here you go: Always-Gets-What-She-Wants-Jenn Never-Fails-Anything-Jhonna Kissed-My-Guy-One-Summer-Ruthie I think that’ll do it on the family lesson.