A Dated Journal Entry

by sunnypack

Rating: everyone
Tags: Slice of Life
Length: 449

Writing in a journal to express your feelings can be difficult. The task is onerous but fulfilling. Personal thoughts and opinions clash and meld together, but you come out stronger because of it.

Twilight writes a heartfelt note to her Diary. She hasn't kept up with it for a long time. It's nice.

Published 1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
Last updated 2014-12-07 00:07:02 UTC

2 - A Timely Reply

Dear Twilight,

I'm so glad you've made so many friends. Please know that I will always be here for you. I don't know if this will reach you, but I'll miss you.

I'm so proud of you, Twilight.

Love,

Diary

1 - A Dated Entry

Entry 2,539

Date: Day of Luna, Month of Celestia, The Second Thousandth and Third Year After Discord

Dear Diary,

It’s been a while since I’ve felt the need to consult you. I think after all this time, you might be upset I haven’t caught up with you. Don’t worry, you haven’t been replaced, I’ve been busy with my new friends. Crazy, right? I thought I had my research and studies and that was all I needed. Turns out having friends makes a difference.

I know what you’re thinking. I did say before that as long as I’m polite and reasonable, I can get on with my studies, ultimately I would have no need for friends.

I was wrong.

It’s strange, but I’ve never been without my new friends from Ponyville, until now. There were of course, times when I was alone, when I would be away from my friends, but at those times I have never needed to contact them, never felt the need for their comfort or support. Whenever I did, they were always conveniently there.

I guess… what I’m trying to say is that… I miss my friends. I didn’t know how much until I needed them. It’s been a rough day and all I want to do is laugh and cry and let them distract me from my problems, or better yet, give me advice.

Today I was fully resigned to solving my own problems. Problems that I had never really dealt with before. One thing changed for me today. I met a new friend. I met an old friend. An old, reignited into someone new.

It may seem surprising, but I met Princess Celestia while she had been sneaking around incognito. Now that I look back on the moment I met her, there was something about her I genuinely enjoyed. At times, when I felt unduly stressed or worn, she would come as a mentor and a guiding force in my life. I looked to her in reverence and awe.

But when she held her hoof out and said, Let’s be friends, I smiled giddily and for a few hours we chatted about everything and anything. My burden seemed trivial and insignificant. My worries were unfounded. As I look back, I smile.

It’s great to have friends.

Thank you for listening patiently, Diary.

I’m sorry, but I don’t think I’ll be writing anytime soon.