Vasuma 1, 2, 3, 4.Volcanoes I couldnt believe I got in trouble again. Moms going to kill me! I feel really bad.

I mean, my grandfather passed away this morning, February 1, 2013, and she couldnt take any more bad news in one day. This time, it actually wasnt my fault. It all started when Bella, my archenemy, took the dress that I was saving up for. She knew I wanted it so bad, and she knew I didnt have any other dress to wear to the school party. The dress was there the day before I got my weekly allowance and then, the next day, it was gone. She was wearing it, to the party. She had that smug little grin on her face and said, Vasuma, I hope you have a fairy godmother to help you get out of those rags. Oh, wait; this isnt a fairytale where all your dreams come true. She laughed. I mean how cruel was that? From then, things just escalated. Next time, she said that I was a jerk. How am I being a jerk? At least, I dont think so. Then we got into a fight and we caused a little boy to cry, a little. Well, honestly it was not my fault. So now Mrs. Meanan, the school counselor, called us in to talk. I am very disappointed in both of you. Ever since you met each other, you always were fight and it needs to stop right now Please, dont call my mom, I pleaded. My dad is the mayor, so back off chick, Bella said angrily. I couldnt believe she just said that to a teacher! Bella, sweetie, life isnt full of happiness, and you just have to calm down and take it She was going to get in so much trouble. And you, just because Bella calls you animpolite word, it doesnt mean that you start a fight.

But, Mrs. Meanan. I didnt know what to say. She was right; I should have never started that fight. I knew I had made a huge mistake. Suddenly, we heard a grumble. Is somebody hungry? Bella asked all innocently. No, someone is not hungry! I replied angrily. I dont think that it was anybodys stomach. I think that a volcano is erupting, Mrs. Meanan said worryingly. Oh great. A volcano is erupting. I dont think mom getting a job in Klyuchi, Russia was the smartest thing she ever did. Every year, volcanoes erupt and we get covered in ash. I wish mom and dad had never got a divorce. That was the worst thing that had ever happened to me. Living on the Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia is horrible. It has the highest concentration of active volcanoes on Earth because most of the volcanoes are separated by only 180 kilometers, causing them to erupt simultaneously because the volcanoes are so close together. I just hope that its only one volcano erupting this time, not two. Vasuma, come on! It was Bella. Sorry. I was just thinking about something. Come on! We have to get out of here! We were the only ones in the building. I saw Mrs. Meanan waiting by the door. She had taken off her high heels and work clothes and changed into sweats and sneakers. I had never seen her in anything but work clothes. She still looked pretty. Wait, I cant run in flats. Bella said. I think I have a pair of sneakers in my locker. Ill be back. When I came back, Bella was waiting for me.

Wheres Mrs. Meanan? I asked frantically. She didnt want to die. She said she was going to a party tonight I guess its just you and me I said. Together, we made it out of the ash. It wasnt just one volcano, it was 4! Im glad I had Bella by my side. I guess I looked at Bella in a wrong way. She is so funny, and she loves animals. Just like I do. You know that one saying that everything happens for a reason. This definitely happened for a reason, and Im happy it did. I think it was cool that 4 volcanoes erupted at once! You know, living on the Kamchatka Peninsula isnt that bad. Mrs. Meanan got fired for leaving minors unattended. She may be happy tonight, but I have a feeling that she wont be happy tomorrow. But, I know I will.