Username: It brings back memories that make me cry, so it's beautiful in it's own way. You're lucky you got me, because the username is really special. (5/5)

Title: Well the memories that make me cry are back. I really don't care that it doesn't have anything to do with your layout - it says something about you which makes it all so much better. (5/5)

First Sight: I like the simplicity of it. Nice and to the point. But somehow, it's too simple and draws me away after a while. (9/10)

Your Sacrifice: Yeah, good enough for me. Pretty much every other day or so, which is okay. It could be better, though, because I can spot some larger gaps here and there, and some points in your past when you updated very frequently, which means you have the potential. Oh and by the way, your link to simplysoco.com is only on your Archives page and not on your Entries page. (6/8)

Sparkling Diamond: Go you, self-designer-with-some-help! Once again, I'll say I like its simplicity, even though it's a little too simple for my taste. I like the effect with the tape, though. That's pretty. The navigation is okay because you don't have that many links. It's nice and original, actually, because you don't see many layouts with pianists on them - more like drummers or guitarists. Yeah, I've heard of Simply Soco before - they're pretty good and I like them muchly. Good job on your layout, but I'm gonna get tired of it soon enough, that's for sure - but that's because I suck, so don't mind me. (And thank the Lord, you are one of the few people smart enough to put their tag-board on a separate page! HALLELUJAH!) (23/25)

Guestbook: Matching color scheme. Surely good enough. (2/2)

Readability: Oh yeah, it's excellent. I like the line-spacing as well - something different from other layouts. (5/5)

The Love: Before I start on the heart on this review, I just want you to know that I've been led to your diary before, and I've heard what other diarists have said about your writing. They say that you can write extremely well, and I've read some of your reviews and I can see that you've racked up high points through them. So I went and read a few of your entries before you were on my pending list, and I have to say, I was really impressed. You truly can write well, and I know that every single one of your entries has something to say. I enjoyed the entries I read and skimmed through, and I have to say, reviewing you will be, somewhat, an honor.

This entry was beautiful. It was short, yet very meaningful. I like how you crossed out 'think' and wrote 'know' instead. It shows that you're of yourself, and we can tell your not just playin. I'm pretty sure all of the guys I know would die before they wrote something beautiful as that entry, and I gotta give you props, man. You're some guy.

Your 101 things were very interesting. If I recall correctly, I think I left you a note about how you and I have a lot in common. They're good facts. Short and to the point. I liked it muchly. Were you REALLY offered a career with Juventus? All of their forwards are footballers (soccer players) I look up to! Viva! Holy shite, boy, you must be good.

The Man Code gave me several good laughs. I'd list down my favorites, but doing that would make me list down every number from 1 to 69.

This entry I can really agree with. There are so many people around me who say, "I'm so punk" when they don't even know what punk is. But then again, I guess by modern-day definition, punk does mean "black hair, Dickies and Converse." But the punk lifestyle is completely different. And I love the quote you chose at the end of the entry. Overall, I can't agree with you more over this entry.

This entry was really brilliant. The way I intrepret it is that you're saying that you love Steph so much, you'd do things that you don't like just because she does. You know how much meaning you've put into 2 paragraphs? Everybody should look up to you. Everybody.

Believe it or not, I went through your whole bands/singers list. Yeah, I had time on my hands. May I say we have similar taste in music? On the other hand, about 20% of the bands of your list were bands I've never heard of. I was actually surprised to see some singers on your list, like Christina Aguilera or Michelle Branch, but I guess that means you don't care about what other people think. I was sort of glad that you didn't have Good Charlotte on your list, because I despise them. But before I drift completely offtopic, let's move on.

What you did on this entry was very sweet. And if you were worrying about whether she'd like it or not, all I can say is that if I were her, I'd play/read/whatever the whole thing over and over again, every single night. Most of the guys I know wouldn't "waste" their time composing something like that, but you did - and you said the hours you spent on it were worth it. Wow. This girl is very likely to be the luckiest woman on earth.

So... I'm gonna skip on to January 2004 right now. I know I'm an arse for doing that, and I'm probably missing out on a lot, but I'm short on time.

Whoa! After reading that entry, I'm wondering this is still the same person writing these entries. I just sort of can't believe that after telling the reader how in love you were, your saying that it's overrated. Did I miss something? Whoa...

This entry was something really great, but the way you started it wasn't exactly to my taste, and it sounded a leedle harsh and misleading. But it's so nice how you barely ever write entries that focus on you yourself, but on the people you care about. That has to be one of the greatest things any diarist could ever do.

This is the best entry about suicide that I've read all over diaryland. I mean, it still amazes me how you can put so much meaning into such a short passage. I think the exact same as you, on the topic of suicide, and that's all I can say.

Sometimes, I coach the Soccer "Munchkins" at my school and they always make me laugh, too. It's funny how sometimes they point out my flaws, and say, "I thought you said we were supposed to do this!" Or "Didn't you say it was best to travel by the sidelines?" When I run down the center. I guess little kids are meant to be adorable without trying.

This entry was... I dunno. It's nice that you've changed, and even nicer, that you've noticed. I'm happy you've changed, and I'm happy that you're happy you've changed. There's a phrase in my school that goes, "once a playa, always a playa" and I guess you proved that one wrong.

Just wanna say that your mom has really good advice. And you have some pretty brilliant words of wisdom over here as well.

In this entry, I thought it was really sweet how you said that you would prefer your personal girlfriend over your favorite female celebrity. Nowadays, it doesn't seem that I know any guys who would prefer real girls over famous ones. That's so sweet.

This entry is the entry that expresses all of my thoughts and feelings, but it is the entry I have never been able to write myself. But then... I'm just reading this entry in awe of how well you've written it. The thoughts are just expressed... perfectly. And I cannot tell you how much those thoughts relate to myself. Because it really is the simple things that count, isn't it? You just... write so well.

This entry makes me think that you should really be voted TEEN WRITER OF THE YEAR or something. In that entry, I'm absolutely SURE you speak for every single teenager/young adult all over the world. It's something that bugs me and everybody my age. You're right. Anybody can fall in love. Surely, there is, very much, a difference between love and lust, but its so ... RUDE how some people can think that teenagers can only experience lust and infactuation. Bless you. You absolutely RULE.

Do you remember when I said that I had heard from other people about how good a writer you are? After going through your entries, I am pretty sure that they are 100% correct. Keep writing. Honestly. I'm not just saying that for encouragement, but I'm saying that because of what you've done for me, and your readers everywhere. Do keep writing. (43/50)

Grammar: Sometimes you don't capitalise the first letters of your sentences, but that can be excused. Same goes for when you don't capitalise I. You've gotten very few spelling errors, and I've spotted it, one or 2 times, when the things you say don't make sense at all. Overall, good score. (9/10)

Glitter: A whole lot of extras. So many, I won't even care to count them. All I know is that it's enough. (15/15)

Extra Credit: NOt one, but 2 for the good read, and one more for your extras. (3/5)

Lasting Impression: You left a great lasting impression. I guess I'm afraid the memories of your diary are indelible. (10/10)

Will I Come Back?: I guess I could. I'm sure if I came back, I'd run into more brilliant entries. So yeah, I will, actually. (10/10)

Total: 145/160

Number of Entries Read: May-June 2003, and all the entries in 2004. Plus the entries you put down as your favorites.

Favorite Entry: This'n.

Favorite Quote: If I had to choose ONE favorite quote, I would die searching for the best one, because they are all equally magnificent. And so, I will give you several of my picks. [1] "I think know I really am (in love) this time. She gives me the "butterflies", and to me she's perfect." Can't begin to tell you how beautiful that is. [2] "She won't be back for a few days and I miss her so much already. I feel empty." Sooooo sweet. [3] "And now, I also know in what way she meant that "I love you"." Sentences like these should have their own genre. There's just something like them that I love so much. [4] "Flings are nothing compared to real feelings" So true, playa. Just kiddin. And my favoritest: "A true friend is someone that you can not talk to for months at a time and then you pick up right where you left off. That’s one of the best friendships you can ever have." Beautiful. And there you have it - my favorite quotes from your diary.

Comments: You are a very good writer. The way you can express your feelings is brilliant. Every single one of your entries are masterpieces. You can prove your points well and they come out very strongly, and they surely leave marks in people's hearts and minds. YOu should publish your life story in a novel - you could very well become the richest man on earth.

Reviewed by: Aless