I survived the first day. Mr. Symthe is okay for a teacher. He looked impressed when he caught me drawing in class. "There's an art class later this month. Deadline is in three weeks." I wanted to refuse, but I couldn't.

I know Jem was watching me. She thinks I'm worried about Ms. Stanley. I told her that I wasn't. She was not convinced. She knows and means well.

Speaking of Jem, she became popular. I can tell from the amount of her friends. I decided to try to stay out of school. Mom thinks I'm trouble at home. I don't want to be a criminal everywhere.

The offer for the art class came around at dismissal. I explained it to Jem. She said, "That's great! You should do that." I wasn't too sure about it. Mom probably won't approve, anyway. Give or take.