[[Crush Update]]

Ok...so I have a big update on my crush situation. You see...as you know...it's been on my mind for the longest time...whether he likes me back or not. Well, it got to the point for me that I could not take it any long. So, I did something that most of my friends would never expect me to do. I sent him a long online message telling how I feel about the whole thing. That is something I do NOT do...it takes alot of courage for me to do something like this. Here is what I said...

Ok...so this has been on my mind ALOT lately and I just really want to get it off my chest. My dad told me the other day that he told you that I like you. He said that you didn't say nothing about it. I was kind of upset @ first that he told you but then I got over it. I was just wondering what you think about what he said? and what did he exactly say? I mean I've sorta got the feeling and assumed that you are not interested in me in that way. If you are not, that is totally cool and fine with me. I can not force you to like me...and if you do not...I promise you will not hurt my feelings. I'd really like to stay friends with you because you are such a great guy and have been a great friend to me so far. I just needed to get this off my chest because I just want to stop waiting for trying so hard. If you wanted to wait and see if you started to develop a feeling for me as such then I would I'm not saying that I wouldn't wait. I just am new at this and I don't want to set myself up for heartache so I'd rather know now than try really hard and get hurt later. I actually thought my age was why I felt like you didn't like me but I don't think so anymore. Anyways, I guess I'm done letting out all that I had to say. I can't wait to hear what you have to say. Remember I still like you as a friend no matter what happens you are an awesome guy. -Christine

I thought it was sweet and it felt SOOOOO good to get it all of my chest. I knew I would get a response back soon. Sure enough I did. This is what he said...

well ms christine i have had a feeling for awhile that you like me..it duznt bother me.. matter of fact i think you are a pretty neat lady, i admire your strength in christ and relationship with your dad..its awesome.. id like to get to know you better...you are right about my feelings, cant say i dont like you, i guess just not ""like that"" at this ppoint ...really havent known you long enough i guess... i have been burnt in the past by rushing into feelings, especially with someone who hasnt had much experience..honestly im not very good at the whole dating thing either..the fact that you mentioned it shows your maturity and self confidence.. i definately think we need to keep talking and hang out because i enjoy hanging with you.. does this make any sense??

I was kind of upset at first but I was kind of relieved at the same time. Because I totally knew exactly what he meant and he was absolutely right. We should definately get to know each other better and who knows...there could be home for us in the future. We talked for about another hour after that and we had some really good conversation. He is not going to let me let this whole situation affect how we interact with each other now. I told him...NO no no...it definately wouldn't. Because I want to stay friends because he is a really great guy...one of the best I have ever known. So, yes I am someone hurt...but very very happy and relieved at the same time. I am so glad that we are going to get to know one another alot more and we'll just have to see where life take us.

He's such a jokster and I love it. Sometimes guys can be better friends than girls sometimes so that's why I am really excited to see where life is going to take us in our friendship. I think we are going to have alot of fun. Who knows? Maybe he'll become my best guy friend. Because the one I had...I do not see anymore and we sorta drifted apart so...we'll see.

Much Love,

Christine

[ Facts of Me ]

Ok, so I have been tagged by a good friend and what I have to do is list 10 interesting facts about me...things that have happened to me...or whatever...things people may not know or surprise to know about you. I know this is similar to one you may have done before but it's still fun to see what is something new that you can come up with.

[1]-- I like some gross things that most girls don't. Like, blood does not bother me...watching hunters skin a deer...dissecting a cat in highschool...things of that nature. Some of it I find fascinating or just cool to watch.

[2]-- I once took ballet lessons for only 1 day and never went back.

[3]-- I have always been a tiny bit afraid of the dark. It is not as much so now...but there is still a tiny phobia there. I prefer falling asleep with my TV on. Sometimes I freak out if I wake up and the lights are off because the electricity went out or something.

[4]-- I can be OCD about some things. But, if you looked at how messy my bedroom usually is...you would not believe me. Like...for example...if I am eating something like M&Ms...I have to be putting and even amount of them in my mouth or I can't take it. It's wierd.

[5]-- Even though I do not like odd numbers...one of my favorite numbers is 13. I am not superstitious about Friday the 13th or anything. I just like the number.

[6]-- One of my biggest fears is never finding that special someone. Seriously, I do NOT want to be single the rest of my life.

[7]-- Even though I have small VW Beetle...it can still take my the longest time to wash and clean out my car.

[8]-- I have a total of 14 pets. 1 cat named Sammy, 1 pug named Roscoe, and 12 hungting dogs all named... Hoss, Boss, General, Momma, Red-Head, Buck, Beaver, Baby, First Sarge, Jenny Lee, Superman, and Fat Girl.

[9]-- I *HEART* New York City! I can't wait to go there again. I first went there on my Senior Trip in early 2005. I went to the top of the Empire State Building...saw the Statue of Liberty...sited Regis Philbin...and much more!!

[10]-- I have never been skydiving but I think I would like to try it sometime. I've also never broken a bone in my body either so...ha ha we'll see.

Ok so there ya go...maybe u learned something new today. I tagged some of y'all and you know who you are so...get to it!!

Much Love,

Christine

{ My Holiday Weekend }

My Thanksgiving Holiday went pretty well. We left at about 9:00 on Wednesday and ran some errands and ate breakfast at Chick-fil-a. We left there about 10:00 and we were on our way to Ashburn. I know I said we were going to go shopping at Potomac Mills but we never made it there. :-( Mom wanted to go but we just went on straight to my stepdad's aunts house. It took about 4 1/2 hours to get there. Which isn't bad. Because we did hit any back traffic until we reached Washington D.C.

We had a good Thanksgiving. It was good to have all the family there and I got a little bit closer to my aunt while I was there. We drank way TOO MUCH Dr. Pepper...ha ha. I also learned how to play pool which I found to be alot of fun. I'm not that good yet but I bet with practice I can improve. The ride home on Thursday was kind of miserable because we were so darn tired and I wasn't feeling so good. My little brother also hadn't felt good pretty much the whole week so his Thanksgiving really wasn't that good for him.

Friday I went over to help my dad with moving to his new place. Guess who was there to help? Josh! Yes, I did know he was going to be there so it was not a suprise. Ha ha...we had a lot of fun. He kept picking on me along with my dad...so...we did have alot of fun talking. After he left I was kind of bummed because we had all had so much fun that morning but oh well. So the rest of the day...dad and I went shopping. I got a new hairdryer that I desperately needed...and looked around at other places. Dad got him some new clothes.

Saturday was pretty good to. I got to sleep in a bit and then dad and I did some cleaning up before going out and doing some more shopping. But we didn't buy anything. We were just looking for stuff that he needs for his house in the near future. I am really liking his new place. It's nice and a good size for him. We went to the movies and saw Denzel Washington's new movie, DeJavu...it was really good. Go see it! Anyways, we went to church and the sermon and praise & worship was REALLY good. I really enjoyed it. The one down thing about it was...my crush was not there. He wasn't able to make it. But oh well. I got over it I guess.

Today we went to church and afterwards had my moms side of the family over to celebrate a belated turkey day together. We drew our names for Christmas...this was my 1st year in the drawing along with my other 2 cousins that are my age. I got my cousin Jay who is a couple months younger than me and he wants a Target gift card so that's easy enough.

Guess what I found out?! My crush now knows that I like him!! Guess who told him? My dad! Oh well I guess I kind of see it as a good thing. Because now if he likes me back or whatever...he'll take that information and put it to good use. So, we'll see. I'll keep you posted. Gotta go back to school tomorrow...ugh! What a short break that was. Good thing the semester is almost over. I'll stop here.

God Bless,

Christine

Happy Holiday!

Ok...we are leaving tomorrow to go to D.C. for Thanksgiving. My stepdad has family in that area. So we are leaving tomorrow so we can up to Potomac Mills and do some shopping. We are also going to meet up with my brothers godparents while we are there. Then Thursday going over to family's house for some good ol' Thanksgiving food and fun. We are coming back on Thursday and my dad is moving on Friday. So I have a busy rest of the week ahead of me. If I don't talk to any of y'all before I leave tomorrow...have a Happy Thanksgiving!

God Bless,

Christine


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A Happy Birthday??

Ok...so I must say that I had a pretty interesting weekend let me tell ya about it...

Friday- All I really did was went to school for all of my classes and I also talked to my crush on the phone! =) Ha ha. Yeah it was really nice.

Saturday- I got up and I didn't really do too much of anything. I began the long tiresome task of cleaning my room. I didn't get as much done as I would have liked to but...I did get some clothes picked up off the floor which are actually still on my bed right now. I again talked to my crush on the phone =) and it was somewhat longer than the day before. I had told him about how I told my dad we were going to suprise him with a birthday lunch and how he ruined it and Dad was so upset that he ruined our plans but we told him it was fine. My crush got a good laught out of it. We talked about several things and the conversation was really nice. Anyways, Saturday night my aunt, and some other people went to see my uncle who is in Youth Challenge right now. Seeing him was so great. God has really got a hold of his life and is definately changing him around for the good. It was so emtional when we had to leave him.

Sunday- It was Dad's birthday!! I went to church @ FLC all by my lonesome self because dad decideds to work on his BIRTHDAY!! Can you believe that? But I understand why. He's trying to get some extra money because he is getting ready to move soon. Anyways, so I went to church @ FLC and "He" invited me to sit with him. Which was nice. I was going to go to lunch with him and his family afterwards but that didn't happen because of a whole bunch of other events going on at the same time. So I had more time I had to kill before I had to go meet my dad at 5:00. I was really bummed when I left church because we weren't able to go to lunch or anything...but when I arrived at my great grandmothers house and I had a text message on my cell phone from "him" it said....Hey sorry bout lunch, we'll have to get together sumtime. Have a grrreat afternoon!" When I got it and read it...it really made my day. Anyways I hung out at my great grandmothers house...ate lunch and talked pretty much that whole day.

I met my dad @ his apartment at 5:00 and we went to Smoky Bones for dinner with just my grandparents, aunt & uncles because my other uncles have jobs that have them in other places right now. The meal was good...but dad's wasn't. On top of that he wasn't feeling good...poor dude. :( What a way to spend your birthday. But I believe they gave my dad his meal for free since there as a problem with it.

Anyways, so that was my weekend. About the whole crush thing...I'm trying not to be obsessive or hope for too much because he is about 9 years old than me...and I know my dad would approve, it's my mom I have to worry about. So, we'll see. If it isn't mean to be then it isn't meant to be. I would definately be glad to be friends with him if it doesn't go any further than that. Oh yeah...so now my dad knows that I like him. Oh well...whatever.

See ya!

Christine

Baby Puppies

So, I just got off the phone with my crush. It was nice. We had some really good conversation. I had planned on calling him today because him and I were suprising my dad with this thing for his birthday and my dad sorta ruined it so those plans are shot...we have have to move what we were doing to next week (after his b-day), we haven't decided yet. When I first called he missed the call...but about 5 minutes later he called me back. =) We had a nice talk and it was good to hear his voice since I don't hear it but usually every other week. So, it's all good. But then, he had to go. I could of probably talked all day. Ha ha...and I don't usually like talking on the phone.

So anyways...our puppies have their eyes open and are walking around and everything now. So I have some long awaited pictures that I know Lorrie is dying to see. We have decided to name them...Fat Girl, Jenny Leigh, & First Sarge (don't ask). They are simply adorable.

These pics are from they were first born and now. I'm sure you'll be able to tell the difference.

Congrats Emmitt!

Did y'all watch the Dancing with the Stars finale last night? Emmitt Smith won! I knew that was going to happen but that is NOT who I wanted to win. =( I was very sad. I wanted that hottie, Mario Lopez to win. But I know Emmitt probably has a much bigger fan base and both Mario and Emmitt have a natural talent for dance. So, I am still happy for Emmitt but I will forever for a Mario Lopez dancer fan.

Besides the fact that Mario is hott, I did not want Emmitt to win solely on the fact that I do not like Cheryl. Every since she won with Drew last year her head is so big and she's cocky. At least this is true in my opinion. I have had others tell me the same thing. But I do like Emmitt don't get me wrong. It was just his partner I didn't like, she can flat out dance though.

-Christine

I don't know if y'all watched the show on Tuesday night when they did the freestyle dance but I personally thought Mario did an AWESOME job and I have posted a video of it so you can enjoy it.



Again Congrats to Emmitt for the win and Mario for making it to the finals!

Hump Day

ok ok...get your minds out of the gutter. Hump Day is not a bad day. When someone tells you Happy Hump Day...they mean Happy Wednesday. What they are trying to say is...Wednesday is the very center of the week, like getting over the hump in the road, its all downhill from here...I got that from my crush actually. lol anyways...

My week has been pretty good so far. I mean, I haven't had TOO much school work. I've been more busy at home than anywhere else. Some of my little cousins are living us for a bit because my aunt is going through something and only have them temporarily. Alot of changes are going on in that families life. The kids are going to start school for the first time this week instead of being homeschool. It will be so much better on their mom and give her less stress during the day. This is on my stepads side of the family.

Um...oh. I got some stuff in the mail from the Virginia Deparment of Health Professions. I have had my Nursing Licensure Exam reschedules for December 7th so...that is my main focus over thanksgiving break. Which, I cannot wait for. I mean it may not be much of a break because I am going to concentrate on studying the whole week but...it will be great to not to have to go to school everyday. you know what I mean?

Anyways, so "my crush" and I were going to surprise my dad with a birthday dinner on saturday night after church with some of his friends and stuff. Well, I had to totally change my plans. Because my aunt is needing me to go with her to visit my uncle at a place he is staying at (long story). This visit & uncle is very important to me. So that is why I passed up an opportunity to spend time with my crush and daddy to go do this. But, I got in contact with "my crush" and we think we are just going to move the lunch to the next day which is my dads actual birthday. It won't be as big as I wanted to be. But it's all good. I'm excited and looking forward to spending time with them.

I guess that is pretty much it for me now. I hope you are all having a good week. Happy Hump Day (wednesday)!!

~ Christine


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Seeing Him

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My weekend went pretty well I must say but...it went by WAY TOO FAST!! Of course, that's how it always is. It's like each day goes by in the blink of an eye you and do not have time to do what you want.

Friday after school I went to my dads house to spend time with him. We went and washed clothes at the laundry mat and then went to Wal*Mart to do some grocery shopping. Afterwards we went to Chic-fil-a and out inside. Because we did not want to rush things. We just wanted to slow down, sit, and spend time eating together. When we got home we watched a movie, 13 Going on 30. Ha ha yeah. After that was over Dad had to get to bed cuz he had to work the next day so I decided to go to sleep too.

Saturday morning I woke to an empty apartment since dad was at work. I decided to eat an early lunch and soon afer I took a shower. Since there wasn't much else to do I decided to watch a movie, Guess Who with Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac. Ha ha that's a good one. Not too long after I had finish, dad came home from work and ate lunch himself and we decided to watch another movie, Tears of the Sun. That one is really good. Has some choice words in it and a little violent but...very good I must say. I had seen it before so...I actually fell asleep several times through out and finally woke and watch like the last 30 minutes or so of it. By time the movie was over it was time for me to get to church cuz I had to help with the little kiddos in the back.

So, I went to church and helped out with the little kids. Since most women were on retreat we had small classes so we combined 2 of the classes and it worked out fine. The kids didn't stress me out as bad as they usually do. Ha ha...so that's a very good thing. And...guess who I saw? You got it...my crush! *sigh* He saw me in with the kids before church and he came over to the window and talked to me for a second and then left.

I wanted to talk to him after church and I didn't see him anywhere so it kind of upset me. I went and found my dad at the church office and talked to him when we walked over to a guy named, Danas jeep and we talked to him. He was telling us about how he was going to sell it and all this other stuff. Guess who walks out from behind the jeep? Some dude and my crush!! yeah!! I was so happy. Because I thought I wasn't going to be able to see him before I left to go home but, I did. My dad talked with him for a few minutes with me standing there but he needed to go give something to the pastor so he's like, "Here Christine. Talk to him a few minutes. I'll be right back." so there we were...him and I left standing there...talking. It was great. We had some great conversation. He is such a sweet guy and so flippin' nice!! *sighs* Anyways, so eventually I went home back over to Carrol town...lol (nah thats not what its called).

I talked to "him" that night on the internet and we had good conversation then too. He is always asking me if he makes me nervous. I was like No...but when I am first getting to know a person I will act a little nervous at first but will open up eventually. But...actually...heck yes he makes me nervous!! I mean good greif I have a crush on him for heavens sakes!! Yeah...so...but...he and I are actually taking my dad out to eat for a suprise birthday dinner this coming up saturday...so I'm very excited about that. We have both dropped the hints to each other that we want to get to know each other more. So, if it is meant to be maybe it will develop into something more.

Ok, I'll stop now boring you with my crush stories. I just can't help it. Well, talk to you soon. Leave me comments!

-Christine

Time for a New Post

Ok ok...so Lorrie tells me that it is time for a new post. She is absolutely right.

There really isn't too much to say. School has been pretty much keeping me busy this week. Which really isn't a big surprise to me but...the semester is over next month!! Thanks God! You know what else is coming up? My 2nd chance (hopefully my final) at taking my nursing licensure exam. Right now my focus needs to be church, school, and studying for that because I really need to pass it this time. Because if I do not pass it this time my parents will not put my back in Thomas Nelson for RN school stuff until I do. Which I understand why they are doing that. Because they are putting alot of money into this...and its a waste if I don't buckle down and focus which is what I am trying to do now with my time. Hopefully I will get some study time in over the weekend.

I know that you may want an update on the guy situation that I metioned last post. Well...we do talk over the internet a few times a week. We are trying to get to know each other as much as possible. As least...thats what I am doing. Does he like me back? I have no flippin' clue. I really really hope he does. He's been a really nice guy to me so far...and I don't want to get so friendish with him that in the end he only sees me like a "little sister" to him or something. Because I definately don't want him to see me that way just cuz I am about 8 years younger than him. So...we'll see. I'll be seeing him @ church tomorrow night though! yeah I'll be able to talk to him in person which I haven't done for almost 2 weeks so I'm excited.

Yes Lorrie, I will point him out to you tomorrow night if you are there.

Much Love,

Christine


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Almost Christmas?

It is so darn hard to believe that it is already November and that Christmas is a little over a month away!! I really think Christmas has snuck up on alot of people this year. I haven't bought the 1st Christmas present yet! Usually my mom is already half way through her shopping by now...but...as far as I know she's not.

The month of October and the rest of the year is going to be very busy for me I'm sure. With this semester ending in the middle of December...my 2nd chance at the nursing examination coming up...and all my other responsibilities...it's simply madness! I know I'm not supposed to let myself get so busy...but that's what I get for committing to soo many things. I am just going to have to pray and ask God to help me through all this and give me the strength to handle all the responsibilities that I have on me. Because without Him I wouldn't be able to stand up on my own two feet right now.

Oh...and no developments with that guy I talked about last entry. I only get to see him like every other week so...we'll see.

Much Love,

Christine


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Such a feeling...

Wow! I am so sorry I haven't updated for a few days. Life has been crazy busy and I havne't had much time to update my blog. But I'm here...and...Lorrie I am soooo sorry but I cannot put up the puppy picutres today either. But I PROMISE I will get them up as soon as I can.

Ok...so there is this guy that goes to the same church I do. He's so nice, sweet, and a gentleman. He's about 9 years older than me. He has shown a little bit of interest in me lately I must say. Just certain things he says to me and the way he looks at me...almost seems like he's flirting. Which...heck...I don't mind at all. I mean...I'm sure he's noticed that I've shown a little bit of interest in him myself. I feel like I am starting to crush on him a bit but...I am not completely sure yet if I like him in that sort of way or not. Of course, I'm wanting to get to know him as a friend first and then hopefully, something will evolve from there if we both desire. But I will leave it all in God's hands...we'll see what becomes of it.

Lorrie, I know after reading this that you will want to know who it is...so e-mail me if you want ok? I'll be glad to tell you if you swear to tell no one else! That's it for now!

God Bless,

Christine