Recently scrolling through the Netflix documentaries I came across a special called Mortified Nation. In stand-up form people from all over the U.S. and Sweden read aloud their diary entries from their adolescent years. These entries are hilarious so i'll set the stage and read a few of my own deep dark entries.
The Mortified teams hosts shows every delving into the "deep" minds of teens. Everything from first experiences to exactly why we hated our parents. Everyone has something embarrassing to share. These entries bring back so many memories of a former self. A once desperate and rebellious teen but about what really? To tell the truth the things we worried about then seem like nothing in comparison to our lives now and we laugh at how much these things were of the utmost importance to us at the time.
A little background before I publicly shame myself...
I grew up in a small town is Massachusetts graduating 8th grade in 2005 with a class of about 65 kids which is just about a decade ago I have just realized. I had my first boyfriend at 13, His name was Nathan and the love of my life until he broke up with me the second day of 8th grade. Inside a black diary I wrote with my gel pens and this is what was on my mind...
June 13th, 2004 - 2 Days before my 13th birthday
Today was my party. It was so awesome. We had music, the pool, and silly string. The cake that mom made was purple with white frosting. Lexi, Cory, Nathan, Ariel and Nick came. I was hoping more people would come but it was nice just the few of us. I think next year I will invite the same people accept Ariel. She left half way through the party. Nick missed a dirt bike race so that he could come. He got me some earrings, clips and the cutest box. Ariel got me a big candle and a shirt. Cory got me some clips. And Nathan got me a teddy bear necklace with my birthstone in it. Lexi gave me $20 and we are going to the Paxton pool sometime. Nathan tried to make out with me. This was the best day of my life.
Just the best day EVER!
October 18th, 2004
Well I haven't written in well over 3 months so I will fill you in subject by subject. Boys- me and Nathan broke up after 4 months on the second day of school. It was a very hard breakup. I met a kid named Dave and we went out about a month but he lives far away and he was more friend material. Then I started going out with Andrew. Mom didn't like him. We went out about a week and I just started going out with Tommy. He was my first crush. He hasn't called yet but I hope he will and we can get 2-gether sometime. I think he is so cute but I have to go now (TTYL)
Talk about boy crazy
November 18th, 2004
I'm just sitting here listening to music and thinking. My new best friend Becky was here earlier. We have so much in common. I have finally realized that I do want Nathan back. I really think he really was the one for me. I'f I don't get him back I'm just going to be crushed. He has been looking at me during lunch. He fractured his knee cap and is on crutches. We finally had a real conversation yesterday. I have been reading all of the stuff I kept from when we were together. We'll see what happens. (TTYL)
But I loved him...
Last but not least
February 14th, 2005
It's Valentine's Day. I'm going out with a kid named Dave from camp. My mom is getting married and I am the Maid of Honor. I am totally over Nate. Since I got over Nate I have spent all the time I can with friends. My new friend Becky is going out with Nate but I don't think it will last long. I'm really going to start getting my life back on track. Step 1- get my grades up. Step 2- stop the attitude. Step 3- get what I need done. Step 4- be nice to Kat (my younger sister and now assistant for this site). And Step 5- be happy and have fun, I have to go now. Talk tomorrow. ~~~
Well that was interesting lol. I feel like a total dork. Weren't the teen years fun. If you haven't reminisced in a while it might be time and don't be shy share with the rest of us. Comment your stories below or go to Getmortified.com to find out when they will be in your area.
A little background before I publicly shame myself...
I grew up in a small town is Massachusetts graduating 8th grade in 2005 with a class of about 65 kids which is just about a decade ago I have just realized. I had my first boyfriend at 13, His name was Nathan and the love of my life until he broke up with me the second day of 8th grade. Inside a black diary I wrote with my gel pens and this is what was on my mind...
June 13th, 2004 - 2 Days before my 13th birthday
Today was my party. It was so awesome. We had music, the pool, and silly string. The cake that mom made was purple with white frosting. Lexi, Cory, Nathan, Ariel and Nick came. I was hoping more people would come but it was nice just the few of us. I think next year I will invite the same people accept Ariel. She left half way through the party. Nick missed a dirt bike race so that he could come. He got me some earrings, clips and the cutest box. Ariel got me a big candle and a shirt. Cory got me some clips. And Nathan got me a teddy bear necklace with my birthstone in it. Lexi gave me $20 and we are going to the Paxton pool sometime. Nathan tried to make out with me. This was the best day of my life.
Just the best day EVER!
October 18th, 2004
Well I haven't written in well over 3 months so I will fill you in subject by subject. Boys- me and Nathan broke up after 4 months on the second day of school. It was a very hard breakup. I met a kid named Dave and we went out about a month but he lives far away and he was more friend material. Then I started going out with Andrew. Mom didn't like him. We went out about a week and I just started going out with Tommy. He was my first crush. He hasn't called yet but I hope he will and we can get 2-gether sometime. I think he is so cute but I have to go now (TTYL)
Talk about boy crazy
November 18th, 2004
I'm just sitting here listening to music and thinking. My new best friend Becky was here earlier. We have so much in common. I have finally realized that I do want Nathan back. I really think he really was the one for me. I'f I don't get him back I'm just going to be crushed. He has been looking at me during lunch. He fractured his knee cap and is on crutches. We finally had a real conversation yesterday. I have been reading all of the stuff I kept from when we were together. We'll see what happens. (TTYL)
But I loved him...
Last but not least
February 14th, 2005
It's Valentine's Day. I'm going out with a kid named Dave from camp. My mom is getting married and I am the Maid of Honor. I am totally over Nate. Since I got over Nate I have spent all the time I can with friends. My new friend Becky is going out with Nate but I don't think it will last long. I'm really going to start getting my life back on track. Step 1- get my grades up. Step 2- stop the attitude. Step 3- get what I need done. Step 4- be nice to Kat (my younger sister and now assistant for this site). And Step 5- be happy and have fun, I have to go now. Talk tomorrow. ~~~
Well that was interesting lol. I feel like a total dork. Weren't the teen years fun. If you haven't reminisced in a while it might be time and don't be shy share with the rest of us. Comment your stories below or go to Getmortified.com to find out when they will be in your area.
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