Man up, grow a pair, et al.

So I went on a date with this guy on Thursday...finally. We emailed for maybe 3 weeks, texted for probably 2 more, then I finally said...hey wanna meet? Now, to be fair, there weren't many opportunities before that due to his travel schedule. However; I am the one who said "hey, here's my number." I am the one who said "hey, you think we should meet"?

Anyway, we went out on Thursday, it was fine, nothing groundbreaking. I am not even sure chemistry exists, that it might be a figment of my imagination. It is something I haven't experienced in a number of years. But that's beside to point. So, Friday, Saturday, and today, said guy and I have been texting back and forth. But seriously, are you ever going to be a man? Freaking either ask me to go out again or leave me alone. I don't need a text buddy. Guys need to not be idiots. Oh, by the way, he is 35 years old...it isn't like he is new to the dating scene. I think I've just decided I'm over it.

Olympics

So, I have been nothing less than obsessed with the Olympics this year. In fact, it is one of my favorite Olympics ever. I am trying to pinpoint why. I usually don't like the winter ones that much. Here are a few reasons though:

1. Lindsey Vonn and Julia Mancuso: Both beautiful, both kick ass skiers. It's too bad they have such a rocky relationship. I just really enjoy watching them though.

2. Apolo: He is just cool. I like his attitude, he's having fun, he makes it look effortless.

3. Evan Lysacek (sp?): He's really strange looking to me; sometimes he is kind of attractive, and sometimes he reminds me of Edward Scissorhands. I think it's awesome he won gold and awesome that he dates Nastia Liukin.

4. Joannie Rochette: Ok, this might actually be my number one but I don't feel like changing stuff. Her mom passed away Sunday. I can't imagine being able to get out of bed, let alone skating her best short program and being in 3rd place. I just cried while she skated, and then sobbed afterward when she started crying. It was incredible.

5. Shaun White/all snow boarders: Just...wow.

6. Bode: Way to not suck like you did in 2006. He has a cute little girl now and keeps climbing the podium.

7. Ice Dancing: Who would have thought? I only liked it because of the teams from North America. I loved Virtue/Moir from Canada, and the college kids from Michigan too.

8. That cute, awesome South Korean ice skater Kim Yu-Na.

9. Probably the reason I am so into it all...the athletes are all on Twitter! I love reading their tweets.

There are probably more, but those stand out. I have only been skiing once in my life...and I sucked at it. After watching all this fun stuff, I would maybe like to try again. (Don't worry, I realize I won't be skiing slalom or downhill anytime soon; or ever.) Well, that's my run down on the Olympics. It has even been causing me to stay up late...if you know me, that is pretty crazy considering how much I value my sleep!!

Word.

Stole this from Jackie. Best thing I've seen in awhile.
Although, I'm sure I'll still see a good amount of flowers from jackasses that want to rub it in.

Pissed

I was on the phone on my way home from work (I am allowed to talk while driving; have vowed to not text and drive again--stop lights are ok). There is this little stretch of Quivira between 151st and 143rd that is 35. The rest of the way is 45. Well, apparently I wasn't paying attention because I was going 49 in a 35. Shit. $126 ticket.

2 things:
1--I am 99% sure that is Overland Park, yet I got pulled over by an Olathe police officer. I didn't know that was allowed.

2--This is the first time in my life I have gotten a ticket and haven't almost hyperventilated over how I was going to pay for it. Don't get me wrong, I'm not loaded w/ extra money, but I'll be able to cover it w/out tons of stress. I guess I'm growing up.