Its interesting: I live in Clovis NM. My job is in Friona TX, in another time zone. So in order to arrive there (its a 45min drive) at 7am I have to begin driving at 5am from Clovis. :D
Regarding what to do about the crush on a girl, I think you should ask your BEST friend what to do... the Friend who knows you and the girl better than you know yourself... the Friend who cares about you waaaaay more than any of us can know. :) Just my $.02.
Actually, Randy, I just hadn't thought to welcome you back until now; I'd read your last message to me real quick, then read my other messages, most of which needed answering, and was busy with work and other things, so I didn't think of saying hi until now XD
I'm in another city hundreds of miles of away from my old city... doesn't feel like it though because this place feels familiar... I'm still on earth so I didn't go too far :)