The Love Note
In 5th grade I was "going" with Mark Nietubyc. You remember what it was like to 'go with' someone - that basically meant you were exclusive to that person. In 5th grade, at age 10/11, at least in the 70s - to 'go with' someone was the closest you could get to dating without being able to drive yet. So, I am completely obsessed with Mark, and I write him a love note. I had never even kissed him but I was obsessed. Now, get your mind out of the gutter. This was NOT the equivalent of kids today sexting before they are to young to know the repercussions - this was a 'roses are red, violets are blue' type of love note. I basically expressed my love for him and how obsessed I was - that I could not stop thinking about him. Mark then proceeds to lose said note - probably before he even read it. But it wasn't long before everyone knew just how obsessed I was with Mark. Turns out, he lost the note in front of Mr. Zaranek's gym class door - th...