Mr.Strauss says i should write what i think and everything that happens to me from now on. I don't know why but he says its important so they will see if they will select me. I hope they select me. Miss Kinnian says maybe they can make me smart. I want to be smart. My name is Charlie Gordon. I am 37 years old and 2 weeks ago was my birthday. I have nothing more to write now so i will close for today.