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January 7, 1996
I got back from my trip to NY today. I had
such a great time it is really depressing to be
back home. I feel like it was a trip that
changed my whole outlook on life. I guess I
always felt that way a little bit when I get
back from trips - but it is overwhelming this
time. I am SO ready to be out of high school and
in college. Everything seems so silly - going
out, etc. - it did a little before anyway - I even
feel a little isolated from my friends. Before I
left I was on a high ot how great my
friends were. I still realize how wonderful
they are but I feel more independent -
like they aren't necessary. I felt like this when
I got back from Mexico and it faded
quickly but I have a feeling it is
different this time. New York is such an
amazing city. I felt really comfortable
there - like I knew that I belonged
there & would live there at some point
hopefully soon). I miss so much already
it seems unfair that I can't see her
more often. I feel like I'm missing so much.
There is so much to tell about the
trip I don't know where to begin.
The best night was when + I saw
Phantom of the Opera - We went to Jeff Epstein's
house + had champagne w/ him. I found him
down to earth & easy to talk to. I thanked him
so much for the trip, etc. We then took

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