Author Archives: nikki
I’m suffering from stage fright!
Hey Brandon, Every year, our school puts on a huge spring production with acting, singing, and dancing. All of my friends told me that I’m super talented, so I tried out and got the lead part. I’ve never performed in front of an audience before but I figured, how hard could it be, right? WRONG!!! […] Read more
WHEN YOU DON’T LIKE YOUR LOUD FAMILY GATHERINGS
Today’s question comes from Gunjan, who writes: I have a very large family. All of my relatives live in different cities, so once a month we have a big family gathering. I HATE attending these gatherings because everyone gets pretty rowdy, including the kids. It makes me feel nervous and uncomfortable. I can’t tell my […] Read more
EASTER WITH BRANDON AND THE SHUFFLEBOTTOMS, PART 2!
Hi everyone! Sorry I left you hanging with my Easter story last week. I’ve been super busy with school stuff, and I’ve also been recovering from the trauma of that HORRIFYING experience! I’m all good now, though, so here’s the rest of what happened! As you might remember, I heard the doorbell ring right after […] Read more
WHEN YOUR PARENTS EXPECT YOU TO BABYSIT ALL THE TIME
Today’s question comes from Emily, who writes: I have an annoying sister at home, and my parents force me to babysit her when they go out. Whenever I do, something ends up burnt or broken, and when my parents come home I get told off. What should I do? My Advice: Hi Emily! I can […] Read more
MY MOM TOTALLY TRAUMATIZED ME AGAIN!
OMG! I CANNOT believe what my mom made me do this weekend!! On Friday night she told me she was planning to spend Saturday babysitting Candy, Bambi, and Brandi Shufflebottom, these triplets from Brianna’s class. (Those poor girls, what HORRIBLE names!) I said, “Oh, man! That stinks! I’m SO glad I’ll be at the animal […] Read more
WHEN YOUR FRIEND IS SUPER CLINGY
Today’s question comes from Marifer, who writes: My friend, Marlenne, is too clingy and physical. For example, when I’m going to the restroom and she sees me, she comes running up to me, hits me in the arm, and says, “Surprise! It’s me!” She always scares cute boys, too, because she punches them, as well. […] Read more
THE AWESOME APRIL FOOLS’ DAY PRANKS I HAVE PLANNED!
Squeeee! I’m SO excited that tomorrow is April Fools’ Day! I have the BEST pranks planned for my parents, Brianna, Chloe, and Zoey! I found some of these online, and I think they’re INGENIUS! After everyone goes to sleep tonight, I’m going to pour a bowl of generic high fiber raisin bran. (It’s my dad’s […] Read more
DID YOU READ THE SNEAK PEEK?! COMMENT HERE!
I really hope you enjoyed your SNEAK PEEK at Chapter 1 of my upcoming diary, TALES FROM A NOT-SO-DORKY DRAMA QUEEN! So…what did you think of the first chapter? MacKenzie was pretty HUMILIATED by what happened in French class. Do you think she is going to try and get even with me?! […] Read more
WHEN YOUR TOMBOY SISTER WON’T SPEND TIME WITH YOU
Today’s email comes from Zoeysha, who writes: I have a big problem. My sister is a tomboy, and since she thinks I’m too girly, she only interacts with our two brothers. I thought maybe it was a problem with my style or attitude, so I tried to change, but it doesn’t seem to help. I’ve […] Read more
