Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 | 7:48 a.m.

i couldn't have cried any more. but when he gave me his favorite sweatshirt. i nearly burst into tears. does he know how he eases the pain? because really. he puts my heart at peace.

and how exactly does one go about saying goodbye to her family? this girl will never ever know. i want to run away from this moment. i don't want to leave them.

no. i don't know if i can.