Username: Interesting one. I don't love it, but it grows on me and the use of - is good. I always like seeing the dash for some reason. (5/5)

Title: It's a pretty good piece of advice, message. (4/5)

First Sight: Oh. Wow. Yes, I want to stay. I love the colors you have going on and the picture is delicious. It really goes with my time too because I'm doing this review kind of late. (10/10)

Your Sacrifice: Very very good.(8/8)

Sparkling Diamond: Okay, I absolutely love this layout with a passion. And each page goes to the next in a slow sliding way.. I can do this on PowerPoint, but I don't remember what it's called. It rocks though and goes with the atmosphere of the pictures and colors. And even though the background is black, I didn't feel it was too dark. There were enough warm red, golden light colors to block that feeling. I really like that picture; where did you get it? All the candles are so pretty and and of course the girl is too. I like her hair and dress and the expression, the way she's looking at the candles/ rug. Plus you have all the links neatly written on one line under the picture and it just looks good. Way to go! (25/25)

Guestbook: Okay, it opens up another page and has same layout, but I don't like how everything you write on is only a bit of space even though I know you can fit whatever you want on it. (4/2)

Readability: The font's fine.(5/5)

The Love: You do a great job expressing how your feelings and reflecting on them. Oh, I know what you mean about worrying about everything. I do the same exact thing. It's not healthy, but something that can't be helped. At least you could do the exam at home, still someone was watching you closely... I felt like I could relate to you really well because I've felt those feelings (having my heart race as writing something) before. I haven't found someone who can make me feel the connection so strongly. You've managed to do it though.

I love this poem you've written and could really feel the emotion.

Oh wow, it seems we go through much of the same things, like in this entry when you talked about not being hungry for awhile, I've been feeling that way ever since summer started. I still eat dinner though. And for the most part, I don't feel all that different... Oh, I feel for you. There's certainly a long list of things you can't eat. *Gasp* What?! Chocolate's on there! And cakes, those yummy fruits, ... I wouldn't know what to eat! You really have to be careful with what you put in your mouth. I didn't realize it was so bad. You're using the stone system of weight measurement which means you must be in England or Europe or something, right? Believe me, I wish I was there.

And yes, yes, yes I have felt invisible before.

I liked reading about the good things about M.E/CFS. I'm glad you can see that despite all the negative. You've been through so much because of this disease, but through it, you've come out stronger and probably a lot more appreciative of life in general. That's the feeling I get from you anyway.

Ahh, please don't feel bad about writing something on how you feel even if you don't feel that way the next day. It was on your mind, your thoughts and inside you at the time, and it's great you were able to get it out. Most people wouldn't be so open with a public diary, but you allowed it to happen and it takes a lot of courage but you did it. Yes, definitely you should be allowed to write what you want. It is your diary and I get what you're saying about you being able to write unaided. It's something sacred and you want to hold on to it. I would feel the exact same way.

I can completely relate and agree with you on this issue because I don't see myself as 100% optimistic or 100% pessimistic. I always feel afraid of making the wrong choices too, so it sometimes takes me quite awhile to make up my mind, even for something that seems small. And sometimes I go for something that I think should be the right thing for society, the public to see, but it's certainly not right for me. And I hate having to do that. I kick myself afterwards.

Wow, you're right in this entry. That person stole your wonderful words. She locked her site when I tried to see. Hmm, I wonder why. But you had a picture for evidence and sure enough, it was your writing. I can see why she'd want to use it; it's great content but there should always be credit to the true author. Ooh, yay I'm glad Rachel apologized.

I know what you mean about forgiving and forgetting too. I hate that phrase because I sure as hell ain't going to forget anytime soon. I will most likely be able to forgive, but don't ask me to forget. But you're also right about forgiving being the hardest thing. It's certainly not easy.

I cannot believe the nerve of those people who emailed you, as talked about here. How dare they. I know why they have the hatred toward the French but I don't think it's a good enough reason. I definitely have strong feelings about this too, so I better stop before I work myself into a frenzy.

You are soo good. The thoughts, contemplations about life, your situation, personality, other people, the world, everything... It's soo easy to get into and like Gemma I was sucked in. I started around 11:27 PM and wasn't even near done come 1:30 PM. I didn't want to stop reading and I didn't feel tired in the least bit. I could stay up all night to read your entries, which I think fits with your layout, and everything. (57/50)

Grammar: Wonderful. Practically flawless. (10/10)

Glitter: Reviews (and it's organized in tables. Well done), About you, and Extras page with private entries/random entries, diaryrings, jokes, lyrics, poetry, favorite diaries, M.E/CFS facts (I think you should link the 22 things on why it's good too), some tests. (15/15)

Extra Credit: Three points for self-made layout, one because I feel so close to you, and one because you're such a good person. (5/5)

Lasting Impression: Absolutely. Never a doubt. (10/10)

Will I Come Back?: Affirmative. (9/10)

Total: 167/160

Number of Entries Read: May, June, July 2003, most of April 2003, August 2002. Then many many other entries in other months.

Favorite Entry: Most were so great, I couldn't pick just one!

Favorite Quote: Sometimes waiting, and holding on for something you truely desire, and being patient in the hope that in time it will come to you, is far wiser than taking the glittering yet ultimately unsatisfying prize that is dangled before your greedy eyes.

You still seem to drift into my thoughts, staying there for what seems to be an endless time. Stars fall at my feet, the moon glowing enticingly. Every falling star, I try to wish upon, hoping that just one will come true.

I never led a sheltered life in my youth, so I missed out on the dreams that most children seem to have; the dreams where the light shone eternally and the world revolves around yourself, and nobody stands to enlighten you on the truth of how life really is.

Suggestions: Hmm, you're doing a fine job already.

Comments: I hope you enjoy this review because I sure felt honored reviewing your diary. I have a request for you. I would love to read your private entries, and I hope you will feel good enough about this review to tell me the username and password combo for it. I promise I won't put it anywhere for people to see, so if you decide to let me have access to private entries, tell me u/p by emailing me please. Thank you.

And I hope we can continue to write each other through email because I'd like to have you in my life.