Translated a Letter from French to English - Wednesday, January 2, 1963

I really had all day to pack today but I didn't get started till this evening. They went back to school today. I spent my last day of vacation getting dinner for Daddy, reading the mail, and polishing my shoes. I have caught a bad cold. Tonight I translated a letter in French to Mr. Skola that Gene Stromley gave to Phyllis for me to translate. It was kind of fun and I figured out most of it even though I didn't have any French books or my dictionary home. It's time to get to bed - the time to leave for Fairfield and my 3:30 train will come all too soon. It's been a nice vacation.

Breakfast at 10:30 This Morning - Tuesday, January 1, 1963

Mary Ellen, Helen and I slept till 9:00 this morning and then got up and fixed a nice breakfast which we ate at 10:30 (after our "supper" at 3:00 this morning!). Then we skipped lunch except for chips and dip which we forgot to eat at the party. It was hard to keep track of time today since we were somewhat off schedule. We listened to records, got caught up on all the news, and this afternoon played Monopoly. Mr. Miller brought Helen and me home this evening. So we had a nice New Year's party and a quiet New Year's Day with Mary Ellen, Helen and me having the house to ourselves for a leisurely day. It seems as if a slumber party leaves me sleepier than college hours! Wisconsin almost beat USC in the Rose Bowl but didn't quite make it.

New Year's Eve Party at Mary Ellen's - Monday, December 31, 1962

We welcomed in the New Year at Mary Ellen's house while playing cards and listening to the radio countdown with "toasts" to 1963. After that we danced till 4:00 with time out at 3:00 for meatballs and spaghetti at 3:00. No one except Helen and I showed up (we thought some of the guys tried to come but couldn't find their place where they live now between Tiffin and Cosgrove) but we had fun with her brother Dave and his friend. I finished up my red dress this afternoon and wore it tonight. They liked it and so do I. Phyllis and Virginia drove me to Birkeys and then they took us on to Frytown where Dave met us and took us to their house.

1962 Has Been a Good and Profitable Year - Sunday, December 30, 1962

1962 is about over (one more day but I probably won't be writing again before the year is gone). It has been a very good and profitable year for me. I am really very lucky, so many nice things have happened to me. This afternoon we worked on my financial aid application blank for next year. I probably won't be able to get anything since I don't have a 2.0 average (Park's top, by the way is 3.0, whereas most colleges use 4.0 for A) and they have always said we have enough income that I didn't need financial aid. Virginia is staying all night at Bonnie's. Betty was here for a while this afternoon.

Went to See Karen and Her Baby - Saturday, December 29, 1962

I got a good start on my dress, though I didn't work too hard on it. I'd like to get it done in time for Mary Ellen's party. This afternoon I went to see Karen Baker Speas. They live where Karen used to live now and have a baby girl, Tammy Lynn, born a week ago yesterday. She's real cute. Except for the chance meeting last summer, I haven't talked to Karen since the day of her wedding. It was sort of interesting catching up on the West Chester segment of the class and recalling old times, but it makes me feel rather old! Yesterday I went to Advance Ross Manufacturing and to the Journal office to see about the possibility of a job starting the last week in April. Maybe I can get one or the other.

First A in a College Course is in Psychology - Friday, December 28, 1962

My grades came this morning. I finally got an A in a college course - psychology! Thank heavens, I got a C in religion. I was sort of sweating that one out. I got a B in French and phys ed, and C in history and sociology. It comes out to a 1.6 average [on a 3.0 scale] - not quite as good as my planned B average. Oh dear. We went to town this afternoon. I exchanged the brown skirt for a pink wool sweater with hood and two print blouses. I also got a cute print dress on sale at Penney's for $3.00 and my pattern. I cut the dress out tonight. I called Helen and then she called me back tonight about going to Mary Ellen's New Year's Eve party. They wanted me to call Bob Parcell and tell him about it, but he  already had plans made (he may see about going, though).

Bought Material For a Red Cocktail Dress - Thursday, December 27, 1962

I have a headache, but I guess I should be glad I don't get them in college (can only remember having one) like Gloria, I think it was, who said she had had one for the last year. We went down to Parcells for dinner. It was the New Year's dinner early. We stopped in Fairfield on our way down and I got three yards of a pretty red material to make a cocktail dress. It's going to be stunning! Mrs. Kline was here tonight. She's selling Minnesota Woolens now and I ordered a knit (cotton) shift dress in a green and white stripe with a green tie. It's real cute. Phyllis is getting a tan one.