Germans, Love, and Purses

Many thoughts have passed my mind within the past few days. My brain is like the energizer bunny...just keeeeeeps going. Sometimes I wish it would stop to let me at least rest!

I visited an old friend this weekend. It was fantastic to see her and definitely filled that void that had been empty for a while. We go out on the town for a little bit, and of course, I get myself caught up in talking to someone. I must just have a friendly face . I am usually all smiles, so that probably doesn't help! I don't mind because I will talk to a wall, but sometimes too much is toooo much. It appears this man in German- I couldn't understand everything he said. He sat up at the bar all night, so I ran into him a few times. He begins to talk about the US and give his 2 cents. He chimes in on Alabama, describing how it's different than the other states. NEWS FLASH- duh! He couldn't have been talking about the typical 'Deliverance' type people or the rednecks that are portrayed on the news or any documentary A&E chooses to play. (Thanks a lot A&E!) We were in Tuscaloosa, so at least it is a city with a big university. Plus, all of the students come from all over to praise Lord Bear Bryant..or now Nick Saben, you would think! That's another soap box...He says the people are different. Agree, we are. We usually a lot more nice with that Southern Hospitality we thrive off. He kind of strikes me as insulting the US- Alabama a little, so I tell him"We are a unique country, and if you think Alabama is different, maybe you should try Utah, Nevada, New Jersey. We're all different, and that's what makes this free country of ours so marvelous." He reassures me that he is not being cross about the US, but that the country may fail within November's election. Being the opinionated woman that I am, I agree...under the ruling of Obama. This man expresses he doesn't like any of the candidates and cannot stand Palin. OHHH, he's done it now! I say, "I love Palin!!!!!"He gives me a look as if I'm crazy. "YOU DOOOOO?" By this point, I am done with this foreigner who cannot vote anyway. "Yes, I am a BIG Palin fan. What's it to you anyway, sir? You cannot vote in this country...so maybe you should return to your homeland in which you can vote."...Stomp, stomp, stomp as I walk away.

Love. OH love. I need advice. I receive it, then don't know what to do with it. As a young adult, I'm unsure, no doubt. I am very fickle (not as in a promiscuous fickle, but long term fickle) You date someone for so long, invest so much time...and then SPLAT...it's over. You decide to move on, and you're okay as long as you're busy. You listen to the radio, a song comes on, reminds you of him, you see a shirt that he owns, smell his cologne, you don't have the guts to take his pictures down in your room. You feel like you can identify with any other girl who is struggling with a breakup. The question arises: When is enough, enough? When do you stop forgiving for the bad things he does? When do the hurtful words stop causing pain? ...I'll tell you when- when your heart becomes cold and mean. Then, what are you left with? Resentment. I'm so torn. Do I miss him because I truly want to be with him? OR do I miss him because I miss the security and the good times we have together. Should you open your heart back up for him, even though no one thinks you should?! Your mother knows best, unfortunately when it comes to this. Some days, I yearn to be back together, then when we talk everyday, I pull back. Is this a result of lack of age? I'll figure it out one day...hopefully, it won't be too late.

You all know I have to share my political opinion per blog, so here goes:

The economy needs improvement, yes. If it didn't, then we would all have good jobs with adequate insurance, and proper taxes. I don't want to hear people going on and on about the economy. It makes me sick. If our economy was soooo bad- people would not be able to buy $899 purses, live lavish lifestyles, or travel to & fro. Being a college student, I'm poor. It's all apart of the experience. I work and go to class...and low and behold--pay my bills! We are all getting by for the most part. Granted, a lot needs to change, but everything can always be bigger and better. We'll see!