NOTE: This series chronicles the wishes Tina writes in the Wish Journal she received from her aunt when she turned 13. To better understand Tina's character, be sure to read her other wishes in chronological order. During graduation Tina was surprised at how many of her classmates had solid plans for the fall: Fiona was going to Montana State in Bozeman with Kevin, Paula had just got engaged to Luke, and Carol was accepted to Columbia--way on the other side of the country! Not to mention Quinn had been an apprentice in the plumber's union and Kylie was already offered a full-time position at Banger's Clothing Depot! Tina's lack of a plan depressed her. Each day she eagerly waited for the mailman to bring good news. Today was the day Tina got envelopes from two of the schools she applied to and, surprise-surprise, was not accepted to either. They were long shots anyway. There was only one school left to hear back from and Tina didn't have a back-up plan. As she sat at her desk in front of the "We are sorry to inform you..." letters, she bit her fingers raw in worry. Desperate for a miracle, she once again reached for Aunt Gemma's Wish Journal. Wish #7: To get into Idaho State I wish I wasn't always one step behind everyone else. I wish, for once, I had everything together in neat compartments of my life. I want to go to college. I know I was bad in math and was so horribly average, but that's who I am. I wish some college wants me. That some college wants someone so extraordinarily ordinary.
I wish that the next piece of mail addressed to Miss Tina K. Harold was an acceptance letter from Idaho State University. I wish they were pleased to offer me admittance into their school and could offer me financial aid. I know it's not my first choice school, but it's only an hour away by bus; it is close enough to be there for Carly. I wish the plans I had for life would materialize. I wish for a better life.
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