February 8

2/8, 5:40pm
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Brittany Correa
I couldn't just say this in front of everybody, but you should know this. The way I see it, Marina
is an amazing person. She loves you, and she is able to see what makes you special. If we love
you and Marina loves you and you both love each other, it doesn't make sense for anyone to
object to your being together. I love Marina, too, and I have been very worried about her. Had I
been more direct, I would have endangered her further and set the rumor mill upon you. Now, I
dont know what Vladimir Putin is capable of doing or willing to do, but hes a monster. You
cannot take chances with him. I guess that Marina thought that it was dangerous to say that
anything was wrong, but I thought that she had gotten a chance to tell you. Janel, Marina has to
get away from Putins influence as quickly as she possibly can for her own safety. If Marina
joins you, you will be happier together and you will have each other for company. Marina will be
safer.

2/8, 5:41pm
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My original suggestion was that you drop everything, go save Marina, and head straight back to
your house on your family's land. The wiser thing to do is to ask Marina to join you in Poland,
and then you can meet up and brainstorm and stuff. That way, you can focus on getting her out
and take it from there. If you go after her, you'll endanger the both of you.

2/8, 5:42pm

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Marina can go home with you, and then to Minneapolis. You can be her bodyguard or her liaison
or just be in a position where you two can share you joys and sorrows at the end of the day.
Everyone needs that, right? You deserve that as much as anyone and more. You've waited for so
long. It's been too long.

2/8, 5:43pm
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I thought that I had grown up enough to be able to handle myself if you chose to stop playing
basketball, but I believe that by continuing to play, you can also give other people that chance to
grow.

2/8, 5:44pm
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Listen to me. You can only play well when you're happy, right? Whether you play or not, Marina
makes you happy, and you love her. It is 2014, and people are just going to have to accept that. If
they don't, you can play harder for Marina, and people will see the power and truth behind that.
Besides, why separate Love and Basketball? That's it. That's the perfect narrative. Love and
Basketball will be on the minds of many on Valentines Day weekend. If you can draw
comparisons to the film, people will be reminded of their love for it, and it will easier for them to
see the point. It always makes the trending topics when it airs. Naturally, BET isn't airing it.
Starz in Black will air it on February 15. This is another chance to play for ideas and people that
you believe in. On Valentine's Day, you can Skype, Facetime, or call her, and when you are

ready to face the outer world again, it will be because you have been refreshed by the love that
she has to offer.

2/8, 5:45pm
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Look! This can represent the day and the year! 2 <3 14
What do you think?
February 11

2/11, 12:47am
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Janel, you know that I hate seeing you get hurt, but this is bigger than me. Besides, I have been
waiting forever for the chance to go to bat for you. I just need to push myself. What do I need to
do?

2/11, 3:23am
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I need you to calm down. I appreciate the love and support you show me on the court! But it
stops there. I thank you for your advice but I will make my decisions on my own. Thanks again
for the support!

2/11, 4:50am
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So do you want me to wait?
February 11

2/11, 7:55am
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Brittany Correa
Actually, I would want and need to think it over myself if it were me. Some things just work like
that. I got you.
February 14

2/14, 3:18pm
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Janel, you're one of the bravest people I know. I've got your back, regardless of what you do
next.

2/14, 3:25pm
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Janel, you're one of the bravest people that I know. I have your back, regardless of what you do
next. Love you much, buddy.
February 15

2/15, 8:00am
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I know that you dont like playing basketball as much as you used to, and its my fault. I have
wanted to be ready for the day when you put the ball away, but I never got there. I just need
confidence. Once I have more of it, Ill be more able to function, and that will give you more
room to do what you want and need to do. There are just some things that everyone needs to be
able to do on their own as a matter of dignity. But more immediately, I need your help. Does that
make sense?
February 15

2/15, 6:18pm
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Brittany Correa

You're following the Olympics, too? I saw the U.S. - Russia hockey game. That felt like the
longest shootout ever.

2/15, 6:25pm
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Do you have an idea? :)
February 17

2/17, 5:58am
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Janel, I hate this new Collective Bargaining Agreement for you. The first two changes put you in
worse shape than ever, and the third is a wild goose chase. Dont touch it. Besides, I know that
there are things that you have wanted to do and couldnt.
February 18

2/18, 1:24am
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Do you know something? We had a news anchor working at the ABC station here in New York
City for seven years. Around Halloween, he landed his dream job offer at the ABC Station in his

hometown of Boston. He kept his promise to stay in touch, and since he moved in December, not
much has changed. He has Twitter and Facebook, and now they even live stream his newscasts.
It can be like that for us, too, if you want. It will take adjustment, yes, but its worth it because I
havent seen you smile much in a very long time. Ive really missed seeing you smile. Youve
made me really happy and you still will, but it really is your turn. You seem so exhausted. Its
really important that you be happy too, or you wont be able to live.
February 19

2/19, 3:48am
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Janel, I know that its your day, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you, too, okay?
February 21

2/21, 5:20am
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Janel, theres something that I need to tell you and you need to know. About four years ago, we
were sharing a good laugh, and I had the best time. I felt so happy and before I knew it, I had a
mental image of the two of us making out. I was taken aback by it, because I know that you dont
regard me in that way. I didnt know what to do with those feelings back then. I didnt tell
anyone any of that. I love you like a sister, and I dont want to get between you and Marina. Its
her turn to be happy, too. Use plan A, okay?
February 22

2/22, 2:53am
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Janel, you comforted me with my own words. That really touched me deeply. It made me feel
better than I have in a really long time. Its the most gratifying thing in the world. Thank you so
much. You made my month and beyond. You are the best.

2/22, 2:55am
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I saw how your game turned out on Wednesday. It could have ended better for you, but its not
as bad as it could be. Ive imagined you doing a bunch of different things before. Do you still
wish that you could fly? Sometimes, Ive imagined what it would be like if you could fly like
Peter Pan. What if you were one of the toy soldiers in The Nutcracker? I bet that you could be a
great bassist, too. You remind me of a butterfly, because you adapt so well to life, and you do it
with style.

2/22, 2:55am
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You bring a sense of wonder into this world, and that enables me to dream for you. Im not the
only person who feels that way. That is indifferent, and that is at the heart of the matter. It is you
that I love.
February 22

2/22, 9:14am
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I kind of get it now. It's like you don't see yourself as all of these things, but something in me just
inserts you into those things. Don't feel pressured into it.

2/22, 9:23am
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Marcini on Twitter just said you hurt your back. I'm sorry to hear it. My back bothers me
sometimes, too.

2/22, 9:34am
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Am I missing something? I don't mind if you go home and play in the snow. It came to me as the
first thing you would do. It just did.

2/22, 9:43am
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You shouldn't strain yourself any more. You have done so much of that for everybody. You
should take it easy. You can't enjoy life if you are in pain, at least not as easily. If pain lasts long
enough and is intense enough, it can isolate you and drive you crazy. Of course, the same is true
of cold weather.

2/22, 9:46am
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Love, if you're going to go through that crap, you should have people around you whose
company you enjoy. It might make things more bearable.
There aren't any bears near the Wisconsin River, are there? :/

2/22, 9:51am
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Okay, so yes! LOL! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18IGnxrfiRs

Black Bears Swimming the Wisconsin River

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Kayaking the Wisconsin River from the headwaters and got lucky enough to see these two bears
taking a dip!

2/22, 9:53am
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Wow, though!

2/22, 10:05am

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We get Canadian geese over by me, and I love seeing their babies every year. This one time, my
school bus had to stop and let them cross!

2/22, 10:16am
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http://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/pelhambaypark/monuments/163 Look!

Pelham Bay Park Monuments - Bronx Victory Memorial : NYC Parks

www.nycgovparks.org
One of the most impressive monuments in New York City, the Bronx Victory Memorial was
designed by architect and landscape architect John J. Sheridan (18881954), and sculptors Belle
Kinney (18871959) and Leopold Scholz (18771946). It consists of a landscaped plaza and a
raised paved terrace in whi...

2/22, 10:17am
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I thought you would love to see that.

2/22, 10:24am
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You probably can't come to the phone right now, but hopefully this will cheer you up when you
can. Ah! I forgot something!

2/22, 10:26am
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqIIW7nxBgc&feature=kp <-- Your song! :D There you go!

Madonna - La Isla Bonita

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2006 WMG La Isla Bonita

2/22, 10:28am
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This is kind of bouncy! :D

2/22, 10:36am
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It really is my turn to give to you.
This feels wonderful.
I mean the idea that I can make you feel better.
Possibly.

2/22, 12:40pm
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Am I doing enough?
February 23

2/23, 7:51am
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I love you, Mac Truck! <3
February 26

2/26, 6:27am
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Janel, how are you? I figured that after the rough week that you had, you might have wanted
some time to yourself. I think that if we can share with each other, even after we have bad days,
we can make each other happier. Its okay to expect that from me. I want you to, and in some
ways, I need you to.
February 27

2/27, 2:25am
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Do you know what? I really miss you. :(

February 27

2/27, 7:24pm
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Brittany Correa
Oh. Okay. Go for it!
February 28

2/28, 8:15am
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Um...here.

2/28, 8:16am
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It didn't look like it was going to show up! :)