a - 1 october 2001
From: "Anne"
Subject: Be on the lookout for … Dreamy Cops!
Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 13:19:44 -0500
Hi Michele!
Well, I *was* starting to get a little worried about you. I figured there was a logical explanation. And I know that sometimes people just get busy.
Speaking of which, it’s crazy here! I’ll work backward: I have a test on Wednesday that I am *so* not ready for! I had three inventories yesterday and got called into a last minute gig on Saturday. I missed class on Monday last week because of Grand Jury duty.
Grand Jury Duty needs a paragraph just for itself, so I’ll put that here. I had to reschedule my dentist appointment again because I knew I wouldn’t get to leave GJ by 3:00 on Tuesday. We had over 200 cases to hear this time; we only had 167 last time. Yes, my dreamy cop - Steve is his name - was back. He looked a bit different; still tall and manly but I think his hairline is starting to recede. Fear not, he is still dreamy; his shoulders and his six-foot-ness have not receded one bit! This time, however, I find myself obsessed with … AHEM! … interested in another cop - Randy. (I sigh dreamily every time I say or write his name …) I believe that he works with the drug task force; I don’t know what it is about him but I cannot get him off of my mind! I have been driving past the police station every chance I get just in case he might be walking outside. In GJ, right before he came in to talk to us, we all took a five-minute break to stretch out legs. If I recall correctly, as I stepped into the hall my eyes met his. The sad thing is, I can’t remember if that really happened or if that was another occasion and I’m simply remembering it the way I want to. Do you ever do that? You can remember something so clearly, but then again you don’t know if it really happened?
I’m sure I will have plenty more to say about Dreamy Cops, but I’ll have to come back to it when I have more time.
How is your computer doing now? Did you have to have it replaced or was someone able to fix it?
So you finally met Brian, eh? How are things going with him and Danielle? It’s great that he’s thinking of someone good for you; don’t underestimate the power of networking! And he knows bikers? Growl! My advice would be: if you get the chance to hang around Brian some you should, so he can be wow-ed by your charm and personality and then he can give you a very hearty recommendation to his friends! He’ll think, "Okay, I’m going to have to find someone extra-great for Michele; she deserves better than just some plain old guy …"
I saw your email about the short story going to be published: THAT IS SO GREAT!! I know you’re excited about it. Have you heard anything from the people about your book? Hey, if they’re looking for "experienced" writers, having that short story (and others too, no doubt!) published will look good on your resume!
In other news, Sara is still "looking" for a job. She came home Friday upset after an argument with a manager; the manager had told her to call back to see if she still had a job. I kept telling her that losing that job could be the best thing that ever happened to her. She didn’t buy that. I also told her how that store can’t keep any help, so they’d really hurt themselves if they tried to fire her. She had to wait until the next day to call; she’s not fired. What a surprise. She was saying this weekend how she "needs to call *****." She keeps putting that off. I try not to push her on it; it would be better for her to replace ***** completely instead of picking up a part-time job. Although I am encouraging her to try to find a job at the police department . . .
One more thing - for today - about Dreamy Cops: how cool would it be to tell dopehead Ray that I’m dating a drug task force guy? I smile wickedly every time I think of introducing them. Let’s face it, I smile wickedly every time I think about Randy and a pair of handcuffs. 
You would not believe how much I have been thinking about that guy! I have been scheming of ways to see him again and - gasp! - talk to him. What can I do: go into the police station and casually ask for his phone number? LOL. I could claim there is an emergency and I need his help; no wait, that’s illegal. I know, I know: it’s ridiculous for me to obsess over this man that I know nothing about. I don’t even know if he has any of the qualities on my "list." It’s just so rare that I meet someone that I’m actually attracted to; it’s hard to believe (and also quite depressing to think) that it’s just another crush.
Speaking of crushes, I have also been hearing good reviews of The Mummy Returns: I cannot wait to see him … I mean … it! I am just in the mood to see a *fine* guy in an arm band . . . WOO HOO!
There was something else … oh, yes: it’s my birthday - woo hoo! I’m taking off this afternoon to do a little shopping. Did you say that you’re sending presents? You didn’t have to do that! It doesn’t happen to be a love potion does it? I know just how I’d use it! 
That’s it for today. Talk to you soon! God bless!
Anne
"Early in the morning, I can’t sleep. I can’t work and I can’t eat. I feel drunk all day - can’t concentrate! Maybe I’m makin’ a big mistake … Oh no, not again! It hurts so good; I don’t understand . . . infatuation!" Rod Stewart
