Andrea

So I turn on the tele this morning and was stunned by the top headlines!

First, speedskaters fighting. As I sat there and watched the whole friggin story, I was wondering if anyone really cared about this. Two grown men in full length spandex outfits cannot get along. Not surprising to me....put me in one of those and forget hating other skaters, I would hate everyone. Who really thinks this is news?

Second, the Morlaes execution has been delayed. Apparently the prison cannot execute him in the comfortable manner the courts are demanding. This made no sense to me. Now, if I was on death row...I could see wanting my death to be pretty damn comfortable, but what kind of message does that send?

Third, Bush is wanting to go ahead with this port deal. I am kinda uncomfortable with this. I am having to go with the democrats this time.

What was even more distrubing was that the stories were played in that exact order. I mean...do people really think speedskating is more important then the security of our ports? Oh well...off I go to suck on another cough drop..

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Yes...I will be at the game tonite. I am thinking this is going to be nasty. We really need a new coach. I am not a fan. This year March Madness will be short.

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This has to be the most beautiful Valentines Day gift I have ever received. It is an Ayala Bar necklace that I found on line. John really out did himself this time!

Wow...did anyone see that chick from China hit the ice. OUCH.

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I tell ya...when you think you might have found a potential "the one" and he turns out to be seperated/married with kids.....it can be a downer. I feel like that chick on Gray's Anatomy.

I discussed it with one of my close friends and he thinks I am being played. What kind of guy plays someone when they live 12 hours away? Who would actually invest the time? I did not even let this guy touch me...not even touch hands ..I did not even call him to hang out when I was in DC....and he is still calling and wanting to talk. Here is an example of a conversation ending:

MCD: "Ok, I will talk to you later. But feel free to call me before then if you want."

ME: "No, I am not going to call you...you call me."

MCD: "We are going to have to work on that."

ME: "I don't want to interupt you in the middle of something."

MCD: "If I am busy..I will call you back..just leave a message."

ME: "Nope"

MCD: "Ok, we will work on it...I will talk to you soon...tomorrow perhaps....have a good night...don't get snowed in."

WTF!!!! Will some guy please decode this. While you are at it...also decode the following:

" I will keep that in mind" -usually said if I say some interesting fact about myself.
" I will have to remember that" -if I say something I don't like
" When do you come back...I would like to take you out to dinner"
" I will tell you when you find me more irresistable" -yeah..that one is just weird
" I'm sure you can pull that off" -usually when I say I can't go somewhere cause I look all sloppy (usually at night after the gym)
" I think there is more to you than that"- usually said when I say "that is just who i am"
" I wish I could be there to cheer you up" -said before I had to leave for a funeral
"Oh....only in NY?"- said when I mentioned that I wanted to be a mom and live in NY when I grow up

I mean...common...is it just that the guy is too honest? I mean..I live kinda far..even though I am in DC a lot...but he still told me about McWife and McKids..and how unhappy he is with McWife...but still. Is there any chance in HELL this guy is nice and likes me?? Huh huh? Blah...bring it on!...start posting about how crazy I am. I have backed off though...the McWife and McKids made me cry and feel bad for them. This always happens to me. Although, I am kinda glad I did not call him when I was in DC to hang out (he gave me his cell.) I would feel really bad then. I just wish I could figure him out! I never trust guys at all....because I have been hurt before (ok..only twice..but I really liked them both) but I found myself trusting him so quick. Everyone at work thinks it is hysterical.

Can anyone tell I fell hard quick? It is probably because I know John's kid is moving down here to Lex and I know that will not work out. And don't yell at me mom or dad! Like I said..I backed off. Now I am just kinda sad about it.

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Oh dear.....perhaps he visited the ol' site! What a shame...I would have loved to have some fun....stupid morals! Oh..and yes..I love Gray's Anatomy...hence the "McDreamy...his McWife and McKids."

Its official...I have successfully delivered all the "I had a crush on you at one point in time" messages. I am quite proud. Oh...and if I dated you at any point..do not ask for one...I would think it was obvious.

Just remember: "They can take away your lunch money, but they can NEVER take away your PRIDE". hahahaha....still the greatest card I have ever received

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So I was talking to someone tonite on the phone and came to the realization that I have probably squashed many potential relationships over the past couple years. I don't think I have realized it prior to tonite. I tried to pass it off as being from NY but my friend saw right through it...probably because he is from NY. Anyway, here is what we found out...

1. My hockey playing ex is to blame for all my relationship baffles since he literally almost broke my heart

2. When it comes to interacting with guys...I can make an ice cube look like something to snuggle with. I do not mean to...it just happens.

3. I tend to make guys my friends..and even if I have feelings for them...I do not let them know. Instead I just wait for the feeling to pass and move on. Most times my parents are just left shaking their heads wondering what happened!

4. For some reason I do not see how it is possible for any guy to be interested in me, and I am not used to guys looking at me or being blunt about liking the way I look.

5. I do not trust people when they say nice things about me. Instead I have to ask as many people as possible what they think of the situation just to make sure the original guy might have really meant it.

6. If I like a guy....I tend not to show it. Instead..I tend to piss them off about something or say things so they won't think I like them. No matter how much I like you...I most likely will not tell you...no matter how much pressure there is.

7. If you are married/divorced/or seperated and have kids...you will find me attractive for some unknown reason...and you will feel the need to tell me that you find me attractive...and not tell me you have kids.

8. Also..if you are older than me...you will find me attractive....and the older you are..the more likely you are to be #7.

Yeah, that is about it. Figures. And #7 is so approperiate this month.

Anyway, I think I am going to tell every guy I ever liked that I had a crush on them at one point in time. So if you get a text or an email saying this....just deal with it. I am probably over it so no need to worry. I am just going to start acting on my feelings and not waiting until tomorrow...because tomorrow may never come......

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How excited am I!?!?! I won these earrings off Ebay for $21.00! If you remember the earlier photo of me with earrings...then you know this designer...Ayala Bar! My mail man is so going to hate me this week. What a nice little gift to myself..and I did not even have to return soda cans before buying them. AND...I might be getting another work of art from Ayala for Valentines Day....but we will have to wait and see. I can only drop so many hints to everyone before giving up.

Today had to be one of the most horrible days of work ever. Due to a huge miscommunication...that did not involve me at all...we ended up shipping $10,000.00 of merchandise to the Mint and it turns out to be a duplicate order. Correction...duplicate orders...all 29 of them. I almost cried. If it was not for a little workout at the gym..I would probably be on my roof right now. I have been saying how much I miss DC...turns out I might be making another trip up there soon for the Mint. Woohoo...or not.

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This week has been a tough one. Besides having to attend a family funeral, I am also fighting a sinus infection and bronchitis. *Sigh* well, here is my exciting week in review.

On Tuesday I found out that my great uncle Lewis died. My parents were flying down to KY on Wed. I decided to meet my parents in Lexington and drive down to Burkesville for the wake and funeral. Since this was the first family funeral I have attended, it was very hard. Turns out it was the largest in Burkesville history (hey..he is in the Republican Hall of Fame afterall and his son is the State Senate President). I think what got to me was seeing my Grandmother cry. No one should ever have to see that. There was not a dry eye in the whole place. After that we headed back to Louisville to stay at my grandparents for the long weekend.

On Friday I could not take it anymore. My mom and dad drove me back to Lexington, where I hit up Dr. Feng. Not only do I have a sinus infection, but I also have bronchitis. So....after getting all medicated, mom and I headed back to Louisville. Friday night was my cousin Lindsey's 16th b-day party. The whole family was there and it was a blast.

To top it all off.....and you will enjoy this....there had to by guy drama. Now, everyone knows that my boyfriend John has a son, Ryan. Well....I picked up a fan a little while back while in DC...and he was the sweetest thing in the whole world. Turns out...he is seperated and has 2 kids. I am starting to think I am not meant to have kids of my own....my whole family found this quite entertaining...so I have been made fun of non-stop. Gotta love the family support! Actually..if you can't laugh with your family over something...who can you?

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