Journal Entry 4

Dear Brandon's Journal, 

My oh my... Where do I even begin? First off, Piggy?! Who in the world calls someone after an animal? Sure, he was a little plump, but that gave them no right to make fun of my boy! I am heart broken for my little nephew! I can't believe these boys had been treating him this way. I am so sad for him, but I know my little one is in a better place now. It just greatly saddens me knowing that kids could be so evil. My little Brandon always had nothing but good intentions about everything. He was so smart and always knew the right thing to do. I wish they would've listened to some of his ideas. I bet if they did my little Brandon would be here with me right now. He's dead now, and I'm sure of it. Reading the way he was treated by those boys go to show that there is no way he is still alive. At least I have this journal of his to remember him by, and of course this picture of him and I that I've posted right here! 

I'm so glad that the searchers found this on the island and mailed it to the address on it. Of course my Brandon was smart enough to put his own address on his journal. I knew it was a bad idea to send him off with his asthma, but I did what everyone else was doing. I guess that isn't always the best idea. I should've done what I knew was right for my little one. He's never done well without me! Well Brandon, if you're out there somewhere, and are still alive.. I hope you know how much I love you. I'm so sorry that I sent you away with the others.

-Your Auntie Linda

Entry 3

Dear journal,

Recently it's been very difficult on this island.  Things seem to be just getting worse and worse.  No matter how positive I try and look at things nothing seems to be going right. I can't believe we are still stuck here!  Well, actually I can believe it, since I heard the pilot saying that the atom bomb could've killed everyone.  I can't even think about that though.  I just need to keep trying to be as positive as I can be.  I'm having some issues with the littluns lately. They seem to be getting more unruly each day we have been stranded here and it's definitely been getting worse and worse.  I haven't spoken up much because every time I do I usually just get shut down.  That's okay though because it's nothing that I haven't ever been used to before...  Anyway today I was down on the beach and I ran into Jack, but he was acting pretty weird.  He looked at me and was making jokes to the kids that were with him, and it hurt my feelings! I decided maybe it was time to finally stick up for myself.  That was a bad idea because as soon as I did he just hit me out of anger.  That is the last time I will ever try to reprimand him again.  He hit me pretty hard and now I have this bruise that he left on my arm.  I have a feeling I will never see eye to eye with this kid. 

Entry number 2

Dear Journal… so today I decided to go on a little adventure to take my mind off of things. It was a little nerve racking knowing that I was leaving everyone and there was the possibility of me getting lost, but I went anyway. 

When I was walking through the trees I started to get very frightened. I started to hear noises, but I kept telling myself that it was just my imagination acting up on me! It felt pretty good to be able to go off on my own for a change… I don’t want to be alone but I’m tired of Jack being so mean to me! It’s not fair. I wish that he knew what it was like to be me day after day. Even back at home when I would go to school. All kids ever did was laugh, point, and whisper! That’s beside the point though. 

While I was walking today I saw some pretty amazing things. I found this spot in the middle of the trees where you can look up and see the clear blue sky perfectly without any disruptions from branches or leaves.

 I also came across many shades of blue flowers. They were quite nice considering that is my favorite color. Everything was great until I checked back into reality and realized that I should probably head back to go and find Ralph. Of course though, when I returned it was as if they didn’t even realize I left! No one was looking for me, and I guess I was just forgotten. Oh well, that wouldn’t be the first time that has happened to me! I miss my auntie… I bet if she knew where I was she would rescue me.

Entry number 1

Of course it has to follow me everywhere I go. I had heard it way more than enough back at home. I've been laughed at, teased, and the punch line of everyones jokes! I knew I shouldn’t have said it… I could’ve just simply left it out and he never would’ve known! Why did I have to tell him that darn nickname? Now I know I’ll never get away from it, but I thought I could trust Ralph. I didn’t know he would laugh at me. Now I’m stuck as “Piggy”. Why couldn’t he have just asked me my real name? I thought he would’ve understood that I’ve been made fun of enough at home because of that stupid name!

Oh well, that’s beside the point. Where in the word am I? I just want to go home. I wish this place wasn’t so big and empty! I mean Ralph seems pretty cool, but I miss my Aunt Linda because she always took care of me, and helped me out. All I’m finding around here are a bunch of trees, and lots of water. I wish I knew where I was though. It’s kind of spooky, and it’s definitely not my idea of fun! I've taken some pictures with this polaroid camera I found on the island.

My asthma is acting up, and I doubt that anyone would actually understand! I mean Ralph is making it sound like he does, but I doubt he actually does… This is awful, but I guess I’m going to just have to make the best out of the situation. There is nothing more that I’ll be able to do. I’m not good with these types of problems, but I guess I’m going to have to put my abilities to the test! I’m afraid to tell Ralph, but I don’t want to have to stay here at night, and especially when I have no idea where I am! What am I going to do?

(I drew this picture of Ralph and I in the forest exploring)