Grammar Police—If Not We, Then Who?

I can't sleep.

Well, technically I got a few hours of zzzz's but then I had to get up at 1:00 AM to go to the bathroom. And now, I am writing this—at 2:23 in the morning.

But that's not the only thing I'm doing. I'm also googling. What about? The Elements of Style. Grammar, usage tips. Grammar police memes. Why? Because that's what I've suddenly become —a grammar police. Look, I even have a badge to show for it.

Absolute Joy

The other night, I had a realization. But prior to that, 4 days before to be exact, I had this conversation with a friend:

Friend: Have you ever longed for something, and when it finally comes, you realize that the joy you had anticipated while waiting for that something to happen is several notches lower that when what you're longing for finally comes true? 

Me: I guess... Does getting excited over my Mac count?  And when I finally get it, I find that the excitement isn't as 'exciting' as I imagined it... 

Friend: I asked Sr. Mary about it, and you know what she said? 

Me: What? 

Friend: God doesn't give us absolute joy over something or someone so we will be reminded that only He can give us that joy.

Trite as it may sound, I would have to agree.  That conversation really got me thinking about... things.

Going Back to Your First Love (Or, some post-Valentine's Day thoughts from a single girl)

Sigh... what girl doesn't remember her first love?  Certainly not me.  Call it lame, but you have to admit, first love can make or break a girl.

So, what's this über-post Valentine's Day post on first loves trying to drive at on this last day of February?