Jenna's Diary appears every Friday.

Jan 7

We've spent every day together since we met--we're like an old married couple!--especially since we don't sleep together.

I like going to a bar as a couple. It says to the world "Jenna is desirable!" I just kinda wish he'd stop sharing with me. He only has about five years to go until I'm up-to-date with what has happened but at this rate it'll be February before I find out what he does for a living.

Drinking helps. Also the music is pretty loud at Rascal's so I can hum while he talks.

It's getting a little expensive though. Jim is waiting for his cheque whatever that means. He wants to tell everything chronologically so I'll just have to wait I guess.

Jan 9

I hate this new store--I hate it! The women that run the bird seed part, Paige and Madeline, are complete snots. So far they've complained about me coming in late, using their phone and putting on my makeup in the store.

Brittany of course they love. The whole day seems to consist of "Oh my God!!" and "That's so cute!" squeals.

The only thing that saves me from taking a stick to the wind chimes is that Jim drops by every afternoon just to say hi.

I think my mother and Mr. Van Heusan made a mistake. The customers that come in here seem to have the same opinion of Precious Moments that I do. They come in, look at the stuff wrinkle their noses and shudder. I guess it doesn't help sales when I shudder back.

I think the air in the store is making the fibers shrink on my clothes because they feel so tight.

My mom is on my back about learning the computer so that I can take inventory and do some accounting.

I think I'll make my own web page.

Jan 10

Jenny and Irene--there is no way I'm calling her Poppy-- came over last night. I told Jim I'm having a girls night out and it felt great to finally say that to someone. Technically I was" in" but girls night in doesn't have the same ring.

They are so happy for me! They keep smiling and saying things like "What's the matter Jenna? Are you missing your boyfriend?" and "Oh, it looks like there'll be more than one wedding this year."

Stuff I used to find really stupid, doesn't sound so bad. Maybe they're saying it different. Even boutonnières don't seem that dumb. Details are very important when you are planning a momentous life changing event like a wedding.

Jim phoned at 10:30 and I was pretty drunk. I found myself telling him how much I missed him and Jenny and Irene just went "ahhhhhhh."

The great thing is I've got a date for Irene's wedding! I think there is no bigger reject than a date-less bridesmaid. If I hadn't met Jim they were going to set me up with Jenny's brother but I'm glad they didn't because when he gets drunk he exposes himself.

I tried to get more info on Jim from Irene but she said she doesn't really know him all that well. He's not a friend of Paul's he's a friend of a friend.

I asked her to find out all she could for me and she promised she would. Irene takes missions very seriously.

I love my friends!

Jan 11

The man who is my father called and asked me to come celebrate Catherine's birthday.

I don't want to be part of their family and they don't want me to be part of it so why do they keep asking me? One night of passion involving Purple Jesus and The Rocky Horror Picture Show should not obligate one to join another's family.

I was going to tell him that I had plans, but then I realized that it was a great chance to get even with Michael. I'd show up with Jim and really rub his face in it.

I hope we go to a movie tonight, it will give me a break from listening. I think I'll scream if he tells me anything more about himself. The big thing is, is that he prefers to talk uninterrupted so it's one huge monologue. I can hardly wait until he's finished. Then we can start a relationship.

I actually called him my boyfriend today! My boyfriend! Jenna and her boyfriend.

I've got a boyfriend. I know in this day and age that a woman should be able to feel complete and whole without one but I don't have to worry about that anymore because I've got one!!!