Crush(ed)

I think everyone can remember their first...second...third...millionth crush. I can. I think if I wrote ever single one out that would be funny (like cute guy with brown hair at the gym who always wears under armor and has the same heart rate monitor as me). I think it's even more surprising that at 25 I still get crushes--some have the shelf life of Britney Spears' first marriage, some last a bit longer...and some, well I'm just hoping they'll end soon. Sigh.

Funny story about crushes:  Christmas Eve (so just a couple days ago) I was at work at Ann Taylor, helping a nice man buy a few (fabulous) outfits for his wife.  While I was ringing him up I recognized his last name and asked him if he by chance knew or was related to a boy named "Alex" to which he replied with a simple "Yes." I took that as an invitation to keep going...and I may have gushed about how I used to have the hugest crush on this boy (Alex) in 6th grade...he was my Cotillion Dance partner (we would always get in trouble for laughing during class or miscounting the waltz step), and he was so cute, etc.  The sweet man (grinning ear to ear by this time) informed me Alex was his son, and he was home for Christmas, and he couldn't wait to tell this story at their Christmas dinner. It's been a long time since I've blushed that bad...or been at a complete loss for words.

I may have been a little "Crushed" (Get it!? hahhahahah)--I don't think I'll ever live this down (my manager witnessed the whole thing)--but it made me laugh, and hopefully makes you laugh (or at least your hump day a little more amusing).

Thanks For Reading!!!

TGIF

Happy Friday!!! I hope most, if not all of you are going to enjoy a very long (4 day) weekend...

So far this week I've worked at my law job...and my retail job...baby-sat...and started house/pet sitting. I really wish money grew on trees (Santa, if you're reading this I would like a money tree...Please)

Since Monday, I've been obsessively checking my grades online (does anyone else do this or is just me being weird?). I have 2 of my 6 classes back...so I suppose I'll just keep checking every hour, on the hour, to see if any of my other grades were posted.

I signed up for a half marathon (this will be my third...which doesn't sound like a lot, but I'm super proud that I have two under my belt) :) yay! I've run it before, and it is super flat (!), there are so many fans (!!), and so many of my friends have signed up to do this as their first half marathon ever...and I'm so excited for them (!!!). RKW and I are going to do our long runs together on Sunday mornings...so you guessed it, Christmas morning we're starting that 'habit' and going on a super long (okay like 5-6 mile) run!!!

Tonight, we have our immediate (Mom, Dad, David, Kathryn, and yours truly) family Christmas, and I'm really excited. I don't like the Holidays very much--but I really love the celebration aspect, the religious aspect (see yesterday's post if you're curious about that aspect), giving presents, and spending time with those I love the most...

Merry Christmas Friends :) Sorry for the Random Post, I'm literally falling asleep as I'm writing this... What are you doing on your long weekend? How was your week?

Thanks For Reading!!!

Thursday Inspiration

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”

-Luke 2:8-14

Remember the Reason for The Season

Merry Christmas Friends!!!

Mr. Wrong #18

It was a perfect late summer/early fall day. I had my books, computer, large flavored coffee, iPod, sunglasses and a perfect table outdoors!!!  It never fails (I'm gonna blame it on my friendly face, although it could be the law school textbooks) that people around me seem to want to talk to me.  That day was no exception...I noticed the guy at the table next to me talking to his computer (I talk to Siri on my iphone, so I can't judge too much)--or at least getting frustrated with it by the increasing volume of his voice.  At one of my attempted snotty glances over (hoping to get him to STFU) I happened to catch his eye--and he, without missing a beat, stopped talking to his computer...and started talking to me. (Yes, my iPod was in at this point).

Him: "I promise I'm not crazy, it's just that this girl that I have a skype date with, who I've never met...isn't answering my skype call...do you think I mixed up the times...I've tried to call her 8 times already--do you think I should try again?"
Yours Truly: "No, I think she doesn't want to talk to you...or thinks it's weird that you're skype-ing without meeting."
Him: "Oh, no...we met."
Me: "Okay, well maybe something happened when you met that she didn't care for..."
Him: "We didn't meet in person (looking at me incredulously) we met in a special online dating service."
Me: "That's weird...how old are you?" (I don't think online dating is weird (I wouldn't do it), but this guy was surprisingly attractive--and looked young-ish).
Him: "25"
Me: "Still that's really weird...why are you dating online, you're young and cute enough... why can't you just meet girls at the gym, at church, work, volunteering, or at your bar of choice...?" (tact isn't always my strong suit)
Him: "Well, I'm just looking for a certain type of girl that I can't meet anywhere else...I want her to be Catholic."
Me: "Seriously...that's it? Just start spitting game at mass, or you could wait til after the homily is over...you shouldn't have any trouble finding love."
Him: "It isn't so simple, I've been called by God (I meet all the crazies in my city) just like George W. was...and many other great leaders were...to be the President of the United States."
Me: (laughter...then seeing his stony glare) "Oh, shit, you're serious...why do you need a certain type of Catholic girl for this?"

Him: "She needs to be my rock, understand how the public will love me--and not be jealous of their admiration, she needs to support me and my decisions, be someone the country will love, and of course be beautiful and a devout Catholic."

Me: "That sounds simple...that's kinda embarrassing that you haven't been able to find someone yet."

Him: (Not picking up on my sarcasm) "What about you...are you single? I really feel like this meeting could be orchestrated by a higher power. Why don't you tell me about yourself."

Me: Well, I'm 24, I'm in law school...and I have political aspirations myself.

Him: (Grinning like he won the lottery) "Doesn't this feel like it could be (no joke--he looked and pointed at the sky) Divine?"

Me: "Well I do believe that God puts people in our path for a reason, but I don't believe this meeting is Divine in the sense that you do...I'm planning on being the President as well."

Him: "You're way too outspoken...are you always like this? Because I don't think that you'd make a very good First Lady by my side...Can't you understand why I like to meet girls online now?"

Me: (beginning to pack my bags up...biting my tongue) "Thanks for making online dating an even scarier place that I'll never visit...Happy Tuesday!!!"

7 Minutes Later My Phone Buzzes...Facebook Friend Request...Denied.

TGIF

Well, my complaining (in regards to finals) is officially over... As of 11.30am yesterday, I handed in my 5th exam (my trusts and estates take home final) and I became a free woman!!!

Apologies in advance if this post is more incoherant than normal. I swear I have no brain cells left after the past two weeks of exams.

So what am I doing over break?

Working at the Law Job...Working at Ann Taylor...Spending Time With Friends Who Went To The Back Burner This Semester...Working Out...Sleeping...Talking To All of You Everyday...Taking Over The World...Nothing Out Of The Ordinary ;)

Post Finals LJ and I Went Out To Celebrate Being Done For The Semester.

Yep, bottomless Soup and Salad at Olive Garden.

Today (Friday the 16th) Remember Burger King has FREE FRENCH FRIES all day.

This may have happened in the middle of finals, thankfully it's tradition and obviously has to be documented.

(Also, I promise. even though it probably doesn't seem like it, I do have more than one law school friend...hahaha)

Can I Brag On A Friend For A Second...One of My Really Good Friends, RKW, has been working really hard to get into a Masters program, and she found out this past week she was accepted--I couldn't be more proud of her!!!

Oh, this afternoon...I'm going to the public library and picking up some trashy romance novels non-intellectual brain candy (any suggestions prior to 3pm would be much appreciated)!!!

Since It's Friday...here's some Ear Candy (that's gotten me through finals--I hope you like it!!!)

Stevie Nicks "For What Its Worth"
It's not necessarily upbeat...but I really like the lyrics

Florence + The Machine "Shake It Out"

And of course no December Blog would be complete without  the "Christmas Vacation" theme song ;)

Happy Friday Friends!!! Fill me in on your weekend plans, and with some book suggestions. oxo

Thursday Inspiration

"I may sound old-fashioned, but I want to think all women should be treated like I want my wife, daughters, and granddaughters to be treated. I notice today that good manners—like standing up when a woman enters the room, helping a woman with her coat, letting her enter an elevator first, taking her arm to cross the street—are sometimes considered unnecessary or a throwback. These are habits I could never break, nor would I want to. I realize today a lot more women are taking care of themselves than in the past, but no woman is offended by politeness."

—Frank Sinatra

What NOT To Say On A Date

When Studying with a group of guys the other night, one asked when I was going to start blogging about my misadventures in dating again. The others chimed in mentioning since they were so obsessed with my blog they too had been wondering where my bad date and Mr. Wrong stories had gone. After picking my jaw up off the floor, I responded I had stories, but I needed to wait for a bit before posting them--mostly to protect the Mr. Wrong's identities :)

I figured this week I'd let you in on a humorous (but true) list of what NOT to say to your date, and if you're wondering how I possess this wisdom!? Because Every. Single. Statement. On. This. List. has been said to me.

1) I'm ready to settle down, have kids, and get married.

(First of all, wrong order. Secondly, considering this was said on a second date, I majorly freaked out, and was totally weirded out...I know I'm a catch (ha!)...but seriously, make sure we're on the same page before you throw statements like this out there).

2) You remind me of my mom

(and yet you still try to kiss me. you're weird.)

3) You're Going To Pay For This Right?

(uh, you asked me out...I believe in chivalry, so no I'm not paying for you...and if you really want to go out with me but don't have money for dates--guess what...creative (and free) dates are some of the best dates I've been on).

4) Do you mind driving me home...? I really can't get another (3rd) DUI.

(Again the concept of chivalry comes to mind.  Also, unless you're really comfortable with someone--don't get wastey on a date...And if you're getting drunkie on a date with someone you barely know that's kinda a red flag--plus you look like a lightweight. Another DUI?! Where do I even start with that comment--oh I know, running for the hills and not looking back).

5) What Date Is Your Magic Number...? (When Asked To Elaborate, He Explained The Date That Would Get Him Some Mind-Blowing _ _ _).

First of all, a lady never tells. Secondly, what a hussy if you're asking that. Seriously, as much as I'm dying to be a notch in your bedpost (along with the rest of the female population), gross. Third, this made me laugh hysterically--which wasn't my date's intent--but hey, bold move on his part.

6) My watch cost $12,000, and this isn't even my most expensive watch...

I'm glad you're over compensating for "something" by telling me that. Since I know that, I won't feel any regret ordering an expensive bottle of wine to take home for dinner. Also, I'm a big fan of confidence in guys I date...but that statement is the furthest thing from confidence, instead it is just downright insecure, snotty, and not classy.

7) I hope we don't run into my girlfriend

Well, I hope we do, cause that would be so much fun. I suppose this is better than you telling me you hope we don't run into your 'wife' or 'fiance.' And not to be a 'playa-hater', but I really like the idea of fidelity even if your girlfriend is the worst person in the world...all I can think is if you end up breaking up with her, and dating me, would you do the same thing to me?

8) I'm so over my "Ex," but then happen to mention her another 234897 times
You're not over her. I am not going to be a rebound. I begin to wonder if this is in order to make yourself more attractive by proving you were indeed desirable (at one time) to another female...If you're going through the stages of grief and you haven't reached acceptance...or if it's worked in the past to let a girl see how wounded you are and want to fix you.

9) Any Sort of Political Soapboxing
I don't care if you told me everything that I love about my Political Party, or everything I dislike about the opposing political party, or told me all about your plan to legalize the weezie, or even your 20 year plan which includes you being President...I don't want to hear it on a date. Sure, if we're in a relationship--I'd love to know about your political views--but don't try to change or influence mine if you don't even know them...especially if you're bashing my political party, then it's just awkward.


10) In My Past Life I Was An Mayan God Of War
I'm assuming this means you expect to be treated as such. I'd like to counter that with In My Current Life I'm A Princess. But seriously, in my past life...uhhhh, I can barely deal with my present life so dealing with your current and past life might be a bit much. I suppose it's better than you telling me you were a horsefly or something, but really.

As Always, Thank You For Reading :) (Please Follow Me If You Don't!) AND Fill Me In...What Are Some Of The "More Interesting" Statements You've Heard On A Date?!