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Usually, I have really bad luck when it comes to previous book owners. Last year I got a math book that had belonged to Bryan Goot. And that didn't exactly up my "cool" factor in the hallways. But this year I totally lucked out. When I got my

math book, I found out it used to belong to Jordan Jury. Jordan Jury is the most popular kid in the grade above me, so carrying his textbook around should translate into some MAJOR popularity points. One reason Jordan is so popular is because he always has these big blowout parties, and it's really hard to get invited. But I figure this Algebra book could be just the thing I need to get on his radar. Speaking of popular kids, I sat near Bryce Anderson and his group of friends at lunch today. Bryce is basically the Jordan Jury of my grade, and he's got a bunch of cronies who are always going along with

everything he says. And those guys are loyal to Bryce no matter how dumb he makes them look. See, Bryce Anderson has the right idea. He doesn't actually NEED a best friend, because he's got a bunch of lackeys who basically worship him. The reason me and Rowley didn't make it is because we were equal partners in our friendship, and I don't think that kind of model has a chance of working out. Friday

At school today I heard Rowley tell some kid he was going to a rock concert tonight. I admit I was a little jealous, since I've never been to a real concert myself. But when I found out who was performing, I Still, it kind of irks me that Rowley is having more fun than I am. In fact, it seems like EVERYONE is having more fun than me these days. There are some kids in my grade who post their pictures online. And from the looks of things, they're all having a WAY better time than I am.

I don't want people thinking MY life is lame, so I

decided to take some pictures to show how great things are going for me. All you really need is a digital camera and a photo- editing program and you can make it look like you're having a total blast.