Username: Hmm, it's certainly different but I'm not sure I really care for it. I'm not a fan of cereal in general and dirty makes me think of that Christina Ag song, which probably isn't the best thing. And I think you're a better person than that... (3/5)

Title: Whew, at least in this department you're much better. Even though I don't know you that well yet, I think it describes you perfectly. I like how you've worded it as well. (6/5)

First Sight: Very simple kind of layout, with bits of color and I like the looks of it. I especially liked that little photograph of you though. (9/10)

Your Sacrifice: Wow so all of June, the titles were just like "Saturday, June whatever" That's quite boring. That didn't change until Oct. At least it's it's archived and you update plenty. (7/8)

Sparkling Diamond: Layout by Comatised. There's not too much going on in this design, but I really like it. It looks simple but well put together and fairly eloquent in its lines and the way it's set up. I like the thickness of the lines, the light blue under navigate, and turquoise under about, light green under linkage, and finally peach color under design. Though a pink, blue and purple theme would look nice too. The color of the links are great as well as the links you've placed under each category. Usually I don't really like "about" bios but yours isn't very long and it's a good one. Tells us something cool about yourself and shows off the way you use language too. I also like how you have << >> links at the top, then before + after ones right above your picture. That photo of you is great! You placed it in the perfect place so we can all see. You're very cute and I like how it says Stephanie in that pixie type font and that your name has a star right before it. That picture gives this layout life and makes it more your own. It also looks good the way the titles are lowercase and bold like that. (23/25)

Guestbook: I couldn't find a guestbook or tagboard. =( (0/2)

Readability: Fine job here. (5/5)

The Love: You dived right into your life, starting on first entry and invited us in, which I find charming and a bit whirlwindy, but very exciting and cool at the same time. Ooh, I would like to know more about Seth and how you met him, what it's like to be with him and so much more, but I guess you'll get to that later. It's nice that you got to see him that day and you thought he looked good. It must be incredible to feel that way toward a guy and have him have the same kind of feelings for you. I like your style of writing; it's very conversational and I can tell that you're trying to include specific details that mean something. The next entry wasn't as interesting to me though; it seemed like you were just rambling on about nothing in particular. For many of your next entries, I kind of felt detached. None had the same feeling and warmth as the first; I'm not sure why. Sometimes you wirte something and include your feelings on that matter right awhile, which is nice. But for the most part, the entries aren't too interesting because you liked to list things a lot and you just don't go in depth very much. A lot of the things you write about are just on your day and that's great, but sometimes it can get boring and I'm yearning for something more profound and I also desire to know more about you and I'm not getting that from your diary.

This entry was actually not bad, I didn't mind it as much as others. Maybe because a lot of it had to do with some of your feelings. Other times it's really quite a day log. Some of it isn't that bad, but it would've been good to see a change. Wow, I'm sorry that you've contracted pink eye somehow. It's not a fun thing to go through, but the way you described it was pretty good. I could imagine it vividly and it was really interesting to read what you were going through. You're right, it's pretty graphic and detailed but that's the way I like it. You should try expanding like that more often because it suits you well.

Yea, I heard that Freaky Friday wasn't a bad movie. It looked all right in the trailers, but I have yet to see it. I'll probably just rent it someday. I'm glad you enjoyed watching it.

Parts of this was good to read, especially the PS writing tip you had. You said to write the way you talk, and I think you have mastered this way of writing which is cool because readers can relate to you easily and there's a level of understanding that's really wonderful. I think a lot of people try to make themselves sound better when they write, and I do that as well. I guess I should just be myself more. Ooh, by the way, there's a great store called the Velvet Underground in downtown Santa Cruz. I love visiting it; they have the nicest and trendy clothes, but it's too expensive. And the store has plenty of sexy, unique books and other trinkets. I just thought I'd mention that because you wrote about a band called Velvet Underground; I actually haven't heard their sounds before though.

Oh, I liked this entry. At first I thought it'd be more like the rest and I'd have to skim it, but I slowed down and you had a lot to say that day, there as plenty going on in your head and you made it known in that particular entry. You're such a fun person and seem like a really sweet one too.

Well, that's pretty cool, you kind of know the girl who runs mewing.net. I know of that website and its as pretty good one. I mostly just take the quizzes on it, but it's evident that the owner is very talented and has a brilliant mind for what she does. I like how you refer to some things, like "creative burst" or "i'm done pondering" or "hurricane isabelle insanity." You make good use of adjectives at times too. There are some words you use that I don't see often but really like the sound of. And though they're kind of strange words, whene you use them, they look perfectly fine.

This was fairly interesting. I think I like it when you have more random things instead of the what you do in school everyday and stuff like that because whenever it's like that, usually it's just surface and you don't go into a lot of emotions and such. Even though sometimes your writing livens it up, your entries can get pretty blah. Then you suprise me with something quite interesting and profound. Something kind of deep and wonderfully written. You have a way of phrasing things, like I mentioned before that really is neat. Like "happy, bumbling little soul."

I don't believe it's boring to read about Seth. Ironically, that's when I wake up more. When you mention him. Maybe you do need to get over him, but your feelings for him can't be erased in just one day so if you still think and care about him you should include him in the diary still. Don't let someone else's opinion sway what you write in your personal diary.

You're a pretty funny and fun loving person. I enjoyed reading the conversation you put here with that beautiful boy who called you by names you didn't like. I liked the way you described that!

Ooh, you know how to surf? You lucky duck! I wish I could. It looks like so much fun and I tried it once with my friend, but I was too chicken and could only paddle out to sea while lying on the board. I didn't even really try standing up on it; he didn't do a good job in teaching me or making me feel confident about it too.

Whoa, this is really funny and interesting. You used this cool phrase "pardon my dust." I love your unique writings! It seems like in the last few diaries I've read, there's an important character named Christian [or some form of that name, like Christ] in them. This is pretty crazy, but kind of cool at the same time, especially given the nature of this review site.

You have such a wonderful, distinctive way of describing your friendships with people and other parts of your life. I think finally now, in November you're not relying as much on day logging and going more in depth for feeling and detailing relationships and thoughts. Oh, good job on this. You definitely have a right to be angry about all that and I'm glad you're sticking up for your diary. Everything you wrote in that entry makes sense and I agree with you.

You have a huge vocabulary. You have some really interesting experiences that most people wouldn't think too much about, but you write them in the diary and in an entertaining fashion.

It's kind of sad you like Dave Barry a little less just because he's a Republican. I mean, I would consider myself more of a Democrat as well but to base an opinion and what you think of someone solely on political party, I think that's quite judgemental and uncool. Especially since I got the feeling you really had respect and enjoyed reading Dave Barry's columns before. You seemed to like him a lot, and it just seems that if you can change your mind about someone so fast because of the Republican thing, it's kind of, I don't know.. I mean they share a common ideology kind of but still I don't think you can know a person based on that piece of information.

A lot of what you write puts a smile on your face.. Your writing has that kind of effect. (35/50)

Grammar: You don't really use punctuation, but you're very intelligent and I know you know the correct conventions and rules of the game. (9/10)

Glitter: Reviews, rings, links to others, cast, quizzes, and I'll give you extra because the cast is written exceptionally well and I love the picture of yourself. (8/15)

Extra Credit: One for the uber cool phrases.(1/5)

Lasting Impression: Hmm, I don't know. (4/10)

Will I Come Back?: Probably not. (2/10)

Total: 112/160

Number of Entries Read: All!

Favorite Entry: I really liked this. And this.

Favorite Quote: that boy messes with my head more than anyone i know.
he has the uncanny ability to sway my emotions dramatically.
he would make a fine president. (even though he already is, in a way.)
one minute i vow never to talk to him again, but then the next i find myself talking to him about the deepest perils of high school.
what a fascinating character that seth is.

it was teetering on the edge of the seat, and it was like slow motion: i was yelling "noooooo!!" (and of course this was in SLOW MOTION so my voice was all deep and lethargic. hah.) then it plopped in with a dramatic splash.

Comments: Thanks for waiting for me to do your review!