Today we held hands.

-Andrew

I’m actually really enjoying my swimming classes now.

Nichole is a really nice girl.

We hang out after swimming classes and walk around town.

Finally, a good summer.

-Andrew

I can’t believe it.

I’m alive.

-Andrew

I don’t think I have much time left.

I’m in the hospital right now.

Let me explain:

My name is Andrew. I’m a senior at Augustus High School.

I work as a lab assistant at a local science research center.

I’m currently working with lab mice, trying to find a way for animals to live longer.

Last night, I was experimenting with formalin (a derivative of formaldehyde) and botulinum toxic A (also known as Botox).

As I was about to inject a mouse with this combination of chemicals, the fire alarm went off.

Surprised, I accidentally stabbed myself with the syringe.

And now here I am.

I just hope that the doctors can save me.

-Andrew

So I met this girl at my swimming lessons.

Her name is Nichole.

She’s really pretty.

-Andrew

I’ve decided to take swimming lessons.

Hopefully this will ease all the stress I have for this summer.

Yes, I know. I can’t swim. That’s why I’m taking lessons.

I couldn’t think of anything better to do.

I just hope this settles me down.

For now.

-Andrew

Just came back from another summer party.

It was nice to see old friends again.

You can really tell how they’re getting older. New piercings, they’re getting bigger, wrinkles on their face.

Not me.

Same me as I was before.

Which sucks.

I need to find a way to get rid of all this stress.

-Andrew

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything here.

Time sure does seem to fly when you’ve got something to do.

Summer’s been fine. Just like the other summers. Full of fun, friends, and all that other stuff.

I still feel the same. I really feel like nothing’s happened. But PLENTY has happened.

You know, some days I wish this never happened to me.

Some days, I wish that I never invented it.

Some days, I really want to get out of this body.

Some days, I want to live.

-Andrew