Read the excerpt from warriors don't cry. dear diary, the two days since i first went to central felt like i was living in some stranger's life. today i won't think of integration, i won't think of central high, and i won't think of the white people. i will spend the whole day finding the perfect disguise to wear to the wrestling matches. . no matter what, i'm gonna be a regular person. i'm gonna have my usual date with grandma and my secret, pretend date with vince at the matches. the author’s words present a mood of determination. disappointment. confusion. celebration.