Who is coming from school?
PRIANKA
IDK
Gabs was in charge of invites
GABRIELLE
I just told peeps 2 spread the word since so last min and IDK who will be free
PRIANKA
So basically whole grade could come??!?!
GABRIELLE
U have a huge backyard, Pri
PRIANKA
IK but still
Who is buying food
NICOLE
We r
V’s mom gave us a gift card 2 order & she’s having soda and chips delivered
PRIANKA
Um ok
If Cece wins essay contest she could pay for all of the LOL
NICOLE
LOL
PRIANKA
Need 2 tell my rents
I gtg bye mwah
KIMBERLY
Is she mad @ us
CECILY
No don’t worry
GABRIELLE
NO she said mwah
555-55
YORKVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL TEXT ALERT: Good morning! Come to the lobby as soon as you get to school. Bagels for everyone! #HappySpiritWeek #YorkvilleUnited
BRA SHOPPING DAY
PRIANKA
Omg u guys
Bra shopping 2day 4 real
GABRIELLE
IK ugh
What a week
CECILY
Srsly crazy week
Still think it’s weird that u think the stuffed animal thing is NBD
GABRIELLE
I’m w/ u on this 1, Cece
PRIANKA
It’s how I feel but I get how u guys feel 2
CECILY
Pri, whatevs, we have to put this debate on hold anyway since we have more awk stuff going on
Hello bra shopping uggghhh
Notice no bra emoji
PRIANKA
Wahhhhhh x 2
At least it’s a short day @ school
CECILY
Bagels & then teams go off for comm serv projects right?
No bagel emoji either
GABRIELLE
yes 2 the schedule
CECILY
Blue team is singing @ nursing home
GABRIELLE
We r cleaning up trash by beach and library
PRIANKA
IDK what we r doing
I forgot
Ohhhhh we r making sandwiches @ food pantry
CECILY
Then we all meet back @ school @ 12:30 & we r freeeeee
PRIANKA
Free 2 get boob support
GABRIELLE
LOL, PRI
PRIANKA
It’s NBD
Let’s chill about boob support
CECILY
U think everything is NBD, Pri
PRIANKA
Not true
From: Prianka Basak
To: Cecily Anderson, Gabrielle Katz, Victoria Melford
Subject: FWD: Erasing data from computer
Guyssssss—
See what guy from Apple Store said. We need to go later today w/o our moms knowing!
From: Trevor
To: Prianka Basak
Subject: RE: Erasing data from computer
Dear Prianka:
Thanks for inquiring. It’s not usually a problem to wipe a computer of its data. Make sure you have everything you need backed up! Stop in when you can. Best to have a parent with you.
Peace,
Trevor @ Yorkville Apple Store
Guys, moving this discussion to notebook since we don’t want to put anything else on computers before we turn in. Must go back to old-fashioned ways. LOL
Oh good idea! Have 1 sec to write this since we are parting ways for community service projects. Byeeeeeee
Same same. Mwah! xoxo
ESSAY CONTEST
REFLECTIONS ON THE SCHOOL YEAR
by Cecily Anderson
Third draft
Reflecting on the school year is hard since we still technically have a couple days left. Anything can happen. More and more I am realizing that things can change in an instant: feelings, friendships, struggles, hardships, achievements. Basically, anything can change at any time. It’s so scary to realize that, but also so exciting. It basically means that we can’t get too bogged down with one thing for too long because we know it will change. And we can’t expect that good times will last forever, either, because they’ll change, too. There’s comfort in knowing that so many things are temporary. Sometimes secrets are revealed and you realize that certain things are meant to stay private and it’s okay for other things to come out. And you never know how you feel until the time comes.
I may have made some progress on the essay, guys. We’ll discuss at BRA SHOPPING. LOL. Do we all go into the fitting room together? I mean, what is going to happen exactly? Why does this feel so confusing? I should’ve asked Ingrid about her bra shopping experience. Oh well.
From: Steven Macdonald
To: Edward Carransey
Dear Ed,
The students from Yorkville were phenomenal today. All of them were enthusiastic and kind to the residents at the retirement community. This was the best group we’ve ever had. Keep doing what you’re doing! The world is becoming a happier, more cheerful place.
A million thanks to you and the Yorkville Middle School students!
All best,
Steve
Steven Macdonald
Executive Director
Yorkville Springs Retirement Community
BOOB DRAMA
GABRIELLE
OMG this is insane
I’m so sorry guys
PRIANKA
Why r u sorry
GABRIELLE
Soooooo embarrassing
My mom dragged u all in2 it
OMG the way they have 2 measure us
Who r these ladies
So awk
PRIANKA
LOL it is awk but its ok
CECILY
Srsly I am happy w/ my sports bra TBH
GABRIELLE
& TBH way way way 2 much drama for last week of school
Oh lord here’s the lady w/ more bras 4 us
PRIANKA
Omggggg stoppppp
Why do we need this many choices
CECILY
I think r moms r enjoying this 2 much LOL
GABRIELLE
Haha they just glared at us 2 stop texting
PRIANKA
This is kinda funny, guys
GABRIELLE
Thank gd u r here w/ me tho
4 real
CECILY
Ughhh here I go back 2 the dressing room
GABRIELLE
UGH LOL
Reflections on bra shopping with friends and moms:
First of all, I think this would have been way worse without you guys. But second of all, even though it was kind of bad, we made it through. I think bra shopping is one of those things you just kinda do and pray it ends fast. What do you guys think?
Xox Pri the Extraordinary
Ummmm, yeah, I agree. Maybe it’s best to shop for bras online? Those ladies were mega intense.
TOTALLY! All up in our biz, people!! NO THANK YOU. Sorry my mom made us do this. Luv, Gabs
R we all set 4 Apple Store after this?
Yes, it’s only 2 blocks away—will tell moms we need 2 check something 4 school.
Yea, and they will want coffee anyway or tea or scones or whatever moms like.
TOO MUCH DRAMA
CECILY
Switching 2 text bc moms were trying 2 snoop @ notebook
PRIANKA
They snoop @ everything duh
GABRIELLE
True
CECILY
K they r paying 4 bras
We say we need 2 check something @ Apple Store 4 seventh grade
PRIANKA
Got i
t
What do we say when we get 2
GABRIELLE
??
CECILY
That we want 2 make sure all data is off comps
PRIANKA
TBH peeps @ school won’t know when we used iMessage
It’s ok to iMessage on school comps @ nite @ home?
GABRIELLE
IDK
CECILY
Either way its better if stuff is off of comps
GABRIELLE
K true
PRIANKA
K, Cece, u lead the way
CECILY
OMG y me
PRIANKA
Bc u know whats going on
Ur r fearless leader
GABRIELLE
LOL but it’s true, Cece
CECILY
Um ok
Gabrielle, Mom
MOM
Gabs, there’s a bit of a wait @ Coffee Klatch so all of you meet us back here when you’re done at the Apple Store
GABRIELLE
Ok
BFF POWER SQUAD
GABRIELLE
Guys, we have a bit more time
Moms r not meeting us @ anymore
PRIANKA
K
CECILY
K
BFF POWER SQUAD
GABRIELLE
What is Apple Store dude talking about
PRIANKA
IDK but we can’t text & talk to him
So rude
GABRIELLE
But I am so confused & scared to ask
Cece, u handle & we will walk away for a min
CECILY
Ummm IDK y but ok
BFF POWER SQUAD
CECILY
Meet in back of store in 2 min
PRIANKA
GABRIELLE
K
CECILY
K we r all here LOL
I am texting u so no one overhears this
Since they r school property he is nervous about deleting
GABRIELLE
Ummm ok
PRIANKA
What should we do
CECILY
I don’t think there is anything we can do
PRIANKA
Ummmmm
GABRIELLE
Freaking out
We sent each other memes & stuff
& look what happened
& Jamal seeing bra pics OMG
PRIANKA
IK
CECILY
Ummmm
Maybe we just go talk to Mr. C & Mr. A & explain and say we r sorry & own it
GABRIELLE
That sounds way scary, Cece
CECILY
IK but IDK what 2 do
GABRIELLE
We gtg meet moms
Continue discussing 2night
PRIANKA
K
What a day guys
CECILY
IK 4 real
PARTY FOR V!!!!
NICOLE
U guys all set 4 the party
Any idea how many peeps r coming
PRIANKA
No clue really
But all good bc I can fit whole grade in my backyard
GABRIELLE
We r happy to include every1
CECILY
Totally
PRIANKA
Cece are Mara + M girls coming
CECILY
I think so
GABRIELLE
We r not jealous that u luv Mara
LOL
CECILY
No reason 2 b
I gg finish end of year essay
NICOLE
Good luck
KIMBERLY
C u guys tomw
Vishal, Prianka
VISHAL
Yo
PRIANKA
Yo
VISHAL
R u ok
PRIANKA
Yeah why
VISHAL
I feel like things r weird
PRIANKA
No
VISHAL
No I mean I feel that way
PRIANKA
Ok
VISHAL
See u r being weird now
PRIANKA
I’m sorry, Vishal
VISHAL
Bout what
PRIANKA
IDK
VISHAL
???
PRIANKA
I think we r better as friends
VISHAL
Um
Is this bc of the meme
PRIANKA
Kinda but I felt that way b4
C u tomw
VISHAL
K bye
EMERGENCY TEXT SESH
PRIANKA
Hello
Need u guys
CECILY
What’s up
PRIANKA
I told Vishal we r better as friends
GABRIELLE
Ok that’s good
PRIANKA
I feel bad
GABRIELLE
It’s how u feel
CECILY
Always need 2 b true 2 how u feel
TBH DUH
PRIANKA
IK
But how did feelings change so fast
GABRIELLE
IDK
CECILY
I think it’s just the way it works
Ingrid is always in love w/ someone new
+ she’s way older than us
PRIANKA
Yeah
Gabs, do u still like Col
GABRIELLE
IDK kinda
Not as much
PRIANKA
Cece, any changes 4 you
CECILY
Not really IDK
PRIANKA
Vic still Arjun rite?
GABRIELLE
I think so
PRIANKA
Well my luv 4 u guys will never change
GABRIELLE
100% 4 ever
CECILY
Samey samey
So excited 4 camping trip
1 more week
PRIANKA
YES DEF DEF DEF
CECILY
Guys, I’m going 2 email tech dept again & ask if we can meet w/ them
Vic has nothing on her rite?
GABRIELLE
No bc she got in so much trouble she never brought it home and she never even opened iMessage again
PRIANKA
Oy ok she’s safe
ILY guys
GABRIELLE
SAME mwah
From: Cecily Anderson
To: Yorkville Middle School Tech Staff
Subject: computer question
Hello, Ms. Starr, and everyone on the tech staff:
Is it possible for Gabrielle Katz, Prianka Basak, and me to stop in and talk to you tomorrow morning?
Please let me know. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Cecily Anderson
I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship. —Louisa May Alcott
ESSAY CONTEST
REFLECTIONS ON THE SCHOOL YEAR
by Cecily Anderson
Millionth draft (I’ve lost count)
I’m going to reflect on why this essay is so hard for me to write. It’s hard to sum up a whole year in a short essay. Sometimes I feel like each day lasts for a hundred years. And other times I feel like the weeks fly by. I’m not sure why that is. I think it’s because things are changing so fast. I’ve been pushing that feeling aside because I really do want to stay a kid for as long as possible. I like being a kid. I like not having to think about that many important, scary things. I like playing outside and riding bikes with my friends and even playing with dolls sometimes, too. I don’t need to be embarrassed that I still sleep with a stuffed animal. It’s who I am. I need to be truthful about myself and all things.
From: Yorkville Middle School Tech Staff
To: Cecily Anderson
Subject: RE: computer question
Hello, Cecily:
Sure. Please stop in tomorrow before the charades competition! We will all be in the office.
Ms. Starr
BEST SQUAD IN THE WORLD
CECILY
Do u guys think the winning essay will be published
I am kinda writing private stuff
PRIANKA
IDK
Ask Mr. C
GABRIELLE
Yeah him