-- Chapter 1 -- Dear Diary, my name is Nova Jasmine. I am 14 years old, and my birthday is August 18. I have just started my freshman year of high school. I got this diary as a birthday gift from my mom. She told me that when she was in high school, she wrote down what happened in a journal. She thinks I’ll benefit if I do the same. I don’t hate the idea, but I’m not sure if this will end up benefitting me. I guess I’ll have to find out. In any case, I hope high school doesn't turn out to be too hard. My older brother graduated at the end of last year. He’s told me about his ups and downs. It doesn't sound like he had a terribly hard time, but I’ve watched enough movies and read enough books to be careful. I’ll keep writing in this as time goes on, for my mother and for my potential benefit. See you soon Diary.
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