It's been hard to post with Natalie here so I'll do my best to fill you in.

Saturday morning Aunt Lu and I went to Philadelphia to pick up Natalie. I was exhausted from the night before, but I was excited to see her and that gave me a little more energy.

Natalie had never been to Pennsylvania before so Aunt Lu took us into Philadelphia. We did a historical tour of the city and had lunch and dinner there.

When we got home that night there were two messages on the answering machine from Dave. I didn't call him back.

Saturday night Natalie and I stayed up late filling each other in on what's been going on. She told me all of the gossipy stuff that's been happening in Florida. I told her all about the Dave fiasco and about Josh, Jennifer, Lindsay...the whole crew. She couldn't believe that I pushed Josh away for Jennifer.

On Sunday we went to the mall with Lindsay. Lindsay was fuming from Friday night. She apparently had a big fight with James about his drinking, and she was still mad. I told her about Dave and how Mr. Anderson had to drive him home. She was shocked because she had never seen Dave act that way before.

When we got home from the mall Dave stopped by the house. I wasn't real happy, but I went outside to talk to him and told him that it wasn't going to work out between us. He apologized, but I still think it's best that we went our separate ways.

After Dave left Alex came over to meet Natalie - and there were sparks flying! The two of them really hit it off. We were sitting out on the front porch when Josh got home. He walked over to say hello and I introduced him to Natalie. She told him that the three of us were going to dinner and a movie and that he had to join us - and guess what! He did!

I thought I was going to die when I heard her ask him to hang out with us, but when he agreed I was even more shocked. We went to the best pizza place in town for dinner. It was so much fun. I had my best friend from Florida, my best pal from PA, and the most amazing guy in the whole world hanging out with me! Natalie told the guys about some of our adventures in Florida and Josh seemed really amused. He accused me of holding out on him!

After dinner we went to the movies and saw Shrek 2. After the movies we stopped for ice cream. Natalie and Alex were busy chatting, so Josh and I had a chance to talk for the first time since Friday night. He told me how he had dragged himself into work exhausted, and how Dave had called his parents to apologize. I told him how Dave stopped by to see me and had apologized to me as well.

It was really nice to talk to him. I feel like if nothing else, Josh and I are going to have a really good friendship.

Today Natalie and I went out to lunch with Lindsay and Jennifer. Jen's leaving soon for LA so it was nice to get together. I think Jen was surprised by Natalie. Nat's not the type to be pushed around, and Jen is the type to push people around. It was an interesting conflict.

Josh left for the shore this morning. He was going to meet up with his friends who went away for senior week. I probably won't see him for a few days.

I'm working tomorrow, so Alex is going to take Natalie out and keep her entertained while I'm busy!!!! It would be so cool if the two of them hooked up.

More later...

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