08/24/86 Dimanche (Sunday) Last day at Colette's!

I can't believe how screwed up my emotions are. I am always on the verge of tears. I still have 24 hours to kill here and then another 30-36 at orientation. I just want to go home.

I organized all my things and packed all my hanging clothes except what I'm gonna wear until Wednesday. I have only 1F so I hope I don't need money before I get home. I am hoping to get all my things into 2 bags but I don't know if it is possible. I still have loads of history to do but I need other books to finish.

Things between Colette and I are tense but ok. I think she realizes I don't really like her and I don't think she likes me much although we have been holding small conversations today and we are going to a movie. I want to go home so bad I could just pop. I think that is why I'm so emotional. I'm glad I got to spend time with the Dulys.

My French improved lots. 2 people asked me questions at the train station and I understood and answered them.

I'm gonna write a thank you note and leave it up here for her to find after I'm gone. We raen't going to the movie - oh well. And great news! Tonya and I are together at orientation!!

By 2 p.m. tomorrow we are supposed to meet. That means I will be here only until 12! Great!

No details yet and Tonya doesn't know. I even had a conversations with Md LaPorte and Colette . It was wild. She understood most of what I was staying. Colette didn't because she doesn't care but it's ok. Colette was even laughing at me when I messed up by Md LaPort was patient and kind. It was neet.

Nothing exciting. Small conversation. Wrote music and played solitaire. I'm so excited to go home!

I weigh 143 - more than I've weighed in over a year. I'm still disgusted but I don't feel fat here. Last week I really felt good about me. I still do.

Bon Soir

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