Have you ever had a crush that you just couldn't quit?

When my friends called to tell me about our high school reunion this past weekend, it made me recall lots of old memories and people that I hadn't thought about in quite a long time. One of these people is Nick Gardner. To say I was obsessed with him would be a total understatement. I was BANANAS for this kid (b-a-n-a-n-a-s!). Now, I would typically deem anyone I had a crush on as lucky (um, hello!)—not Nick. Looking back on it, I feel sorry for him. I was a freakin' psycho.

I learned his route between classes so we'd pass each other in the hallways—sometimes we'd say hi, usually we didn't. I joined the ski club just because he was in it. I couldn't ski. I started listening to Phish because he loved them (The only song I liked was "Bouncing Around The Room," so I'd listen to it on repeat. I think it's the only Phish song that has WORDS, btw.) When Liza, Foster and I would arrive to school in the morning, I'd look around the parking lot to see if Nick's yellow station wagon Volvo was there. If it wasn't, I'd make up an excuse to stay in the car (Umm yeah, I wasn't actually studying those flashcards, guys!). When he arrived, I'd get out of my car and walk behind him. He knew I was there--we never spoke. We probably didn't say more than fifty words to each other in two years. He was painfully shy, and I was a nervous wreck around him. Not exactly a magical combo.

It didn't matter what weird phase Nick was going through at the time, I was into it. Even, when he returned to school one year with a totally heinous MUSTACHE. That was the same year he asked me to prom. I know for a fact that he did not like me, but I guess he decided to throw a girl a bone. I can't say we had a blast, or even that we kissed, but at least I got to write "NICK ASKED ME TO PROM TODAY!!!" in my journal.

Probably the biggest crush I've had since Nick Gardner is Channing Tatum. Random, I know--they couldn't be more opposite. And don't get me wrong, I've had plenty of crushes in my lifetime, but I guess these two guys fit the definition of a crush more than anyone else because as much as I hoped something would happen between us, I knew it never would. (Hey, don't laugh. Channing would have fallen madly in love with me if we had ever met!)

Don't even get me started on Channing. I chose this headshot instead of a full body shirtless pic so you wouldn't get all hot and bothered at your desks during work. Trust me, you would. Read about the interview I had with Channing here. It was awwwesssome!

Tell me I'm not alone here. Have any of you had a crush like this before? Did it make you act like a psycho?? What about a serious celeb crush? I'd love to hear your stories!

Who's your celebrity girl crush?

This topic came up in Spain among the girls when we were sitting by the beach one night slurping down mojitos. Kate Beckinsale, Beyonce and Jennifer Aniston were a few names that were mentioned. I said Eva Mendes initially because she's totally gorgeous, but the more I thought about it, the more I didn't think she was my true "girl crush." I can now more accurately say that Khloe Kardashian is my girl crush. 

The girl is hilarious—she cracks me up every time I see her on TV. Plus, she's really pretty, successful and has fabulous style. She's known to a lot of less-enlightened people as the chubby Kardashian sister. I feel your pain, Khloe; I'm still licking wounds from high school. Liza was the "hot" one all the guys were after and I was the "cool" one all the guys wanted to drink beer with (or was it vodka?) after school on Friday before the football game. Ohh yes, I was the funny sister with a pretty face—good times, good times. I digress. 

Khloe is far from perfect. She cusses like a sailor and drinks far too much when the occasion calls for it. But that's why I like her. Even though we're quite different in certain ways, I totally think we could be good pals. (Kind of like how I thought Channing Tatum would fall in love with me if we ever met.) Now, I just have to meet her. Fashion Week in NYC is coming up, maybe that will be my chance!

Oh, and of course when we asked the guys who their female celebrity crushes were, they said in unison: Megan Fox! Bor-ing. Guys, could you be more unauthentic? Please. BUT, next they said a name that totally surprised me—Lily Allen. Guys like that whole tomboy thing. I can appreciate that. 

So tell me, who's your celebrity girl crush??