Tag Archives: West Side Surfers

Patricia Stevens Modeling School set me on the road to Anorexic behavior.

April 27,1964, Thursday. I have to lose 5 lbs by next week. Was so windy, I felt sick and almost threw up in first period. But I ate a whole bunch and felt better. After school my sister Donna and … Continue reading

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None of my friends are taking my modeling and acting career seriously…

April 22, 1964, Wednesday. Lauri and I got on one of our deep talks about sex. Told Bonnie finally about my modeling and acting audition. Vicki kinda made a joke about it. It made me hate her. I didn’t want … Continue reading

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Someday My Prince Will Come, but until he does, I will go to Patricia Stevens Modeling School and have a career

April 20, 1964, Monday. Going out with Dave K. and Doug C. this weekend. Nothing much happened today, everyone asked about Dave and Doug. I told Bonnie and Angie that I still loved Howard, as a matter of fact I … Continue reading

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I’d get amnesia and go into “Happily ever after thinking”…..”The Chiffons – He’s So Fine

April 19, 1964, Sunday. Sad, depressed day. Oh God, I still love Howard. I hope we get back. Got up about noon and had a terrible headache from last night and a cold, plus I didn’t sleep good, cause I … Continue reading

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You must to be so careful not to get a bad reputation in High School

April 18, 1964, Saturday. Dave K. doesn’t have the class Howard has. I still like Howard. Lauri saw Howard a a dance and said he looked sad. Had to get up early to go to Patricia Stevens Modeling School. I … Continue reading

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He actually had to drink 10 beers to get up the nerve to kiss me. (Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody)

April 17, 1964, Friday. FINALLY GOT SOME HAIRSPRAY!! While we were at the apartment, Dave Kendal was across the street at the Flying Jib. Doug say’s he loves me. I don’t love him. Handed in Lauri’s book report as my … Continue reading

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Without Hair Spray, my life came to a screeching halt in 1964

April 16, 1964, Thursday. Going to Friar’s Friday with Doug C., than to surf films and a dance. Saturday I’m going to Mc Goo’s and to the show with Dave K. Was so ugly today at school. I didn’t have … Continue reading

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I love Bryan Ferguson. He and Howard are friends with the fat guy Mark Volman, in the Turtles band.

April 15, 1964, Wednesday. Bitchen day. Want to go out with Byran Ferguson. He’s so bitchen, but still like Dave Kendal best. Doug Cooper is a BUG. Was so hot I wore a bathing suit under my dress. Got gas … Continue reading

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April 13, 1964, Monday. Dave Kendal vs. Doug Cooper. (four boys asked me out.) Was so funny, Marilyn was running to class and slipped on her butt in the middle of the hall. She was so embarrassed. After school I … Continue reading

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I imagine my boyfriends thought my 15 year old Surfer Girl Sister was pretty cute, but hoped she didn’t “Do What Her Big Sister Done”…..(Elvis)

April 12, 1964, Sunday. What a great day, 3 boys came over. I don’t like Doug Cooper anymore. I like Dave Kendal. Laid out in the sun to get a tan and got real burned. Took the phone off the … Continue reading

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