January 2011
la-lalindsay-deactivated2011042 asked: Yoga pants and sequined tank? I LOVE YOU.
December 2010
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Somehow I end up sick on NYE a lot.
okwhatnow replied to your post: I am now blogging from the basement.
All clear?
It ended up not getting too bad here. I’m very happy that we didn’t get a tornado or damaging winds in my neck of the woods.
I am now blogging from the basement.
Tornadoes are scary.
OMG. The girl at my salon probably thinks I am...
There is a bad storm heading this way. I have an appt for 12:30. So I called to tell them I might be late b/c I may wait the weather out if it was bad.
She said she her the sires so I proceeded to tell her what they are reporting on the news. I am such a weirdo.
Tornado warnings in December?
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Books to look out for in 2011 | PRI.ORG →
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My Favorite Reads of 2010
Out of the 75 books I read this year, these were my favorites (they are listed in the order that I read them).
The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Published 2009)
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann (Published 2009)
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (Published 2005)
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Published 2005)
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (Published 1996)
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter* by...
I don’t know how I’d be getting through this morning without those Vick’s tissues.
Anonymous asked: What is "Just Kids" about?
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What I read December 2010
Scott Pilgrim vs the World Vol 2 by Bryan Lee O’Malley (December 1)
The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney (December 2-4)
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay (December 4-6)
Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness (Scott Pilgrim #3) by Bryan Lee O’Malley (December 7)
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray (December 7-18)
Apathy and...
'Just Kids': Punk Icon Patti Smith Looks Back :... →
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What I read December 2010
Scott Pilgrim vs the World Vol 2 by Bryan Lee O’Malley (December 1)
The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney (December 2-4)
Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk: A Modest Bestiary by David Sedaris
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay (December 4-6)
Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness (Scott Pilgrim #3) by Bryan Lee O’Malley (December 7)
Skippy Dies by Paul Murray (December 7-18)
Apathy and...
Anonymous asked: What is "Just Kids" about?
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I feel like all of this is still relevant.
The Secret Obsessions of 'Dragon Tattoo' Author... →
This is a pretty interesting article.
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Stella & Frank : A Story Of Unrequited Friendship
fattynatty:
Stella: Hey Frank, I hear you like to look out of windows. I like to look out of windows as well. My favorite one is downstairs. People walk by and I yell at them. Really fucking loud. I just sit and I yell at the people. I just sit and yell until they go away. You want to go yell at people with me?
Frank: No.
Stella: Oh, hey Frank. I like sitting in things in the bathroom too....
jstlikeheaven replied to your post:It is taking all of my self-control to not order the following books RIGHT now.
I used to have the BN rewards card bc I buy books like craaaazy. But honestly, even with the discount, you can get better prices at amazon.com. I know it sometimes takes forever to get amazon orders, but money-wise it’s more cost-effective.
I have been using my aunt’s account...
I feel so lame as I have no NYE plans.
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It is taking all of my self-control to not order...
Sadly I need to wait until payday. I also think I’m going to get my own BN Member Rewards thing too.
Free ebooks for your Kindle →
overflowing:
Being the frugal shopper that I am, upon receiving my Kindle as a gift for Christmas, I started googling ways to get books on that baby.
I found an article that showed you how to find ebooks available for free download from Amazon. Apparently Amazon doesn’t make them easy to find.
If you’re like me and appreciate the classics, click on the link and happy downloading!
Reblogging...
Also the blanket situation has been resolved. Phil now has his own.
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thisisntliving asked: Any thoughts on the Nook Color, Jill? Also, with buying books, hows it work, through Credit Card, PayPal, can you do cash in store aswell?
Thinkin about maybe getting one...
Thinkin about maybe getting one...
thisisntliving asked: Any thoughts on the Nook Color, Jill? Also, with buying books, hows it work, through Credit Card, PayPal, can you do cash in store aswell?
Thinkin about maybe getting one...
Thinkin about maybe getting one...
stealthkitten replied to your post:Oh I should have added this to the crabby list as…
Dang, this does sound like a crappy day. I can bring you wine and a hug tonight!
Thanks, Annie. You are too sweet! I can’t wait to hang out with all of you ladies.
bookrageous, baby: Bookrageous Episode 10: Our... →
bookrageous:
We’re ending the year on the highest of high notes with a superfun gush-fest about our favorite books in Episode 10 of the Bookrageous Podcast. Enjoy, subscribe, and let us know what you’d like to hear in future episodes.
Show notes and an embedded player are below.
Bookrageous Episode 10;…
Currently listening to.
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Oh I should have added this to the crabby list as well:
I have to go to the DMV today.
I am kind of crabby. I was kind of crabby yesterday too.
Things I think are making me crabby:
Having to go to work this week while everyone else is off
PMS
Not having NYE plans/Not getting to spend NYE with Phil
Money
The situation with the new blanket got serious very quickly. Phil and I were stealing it from each other all night. And by stealing I mean leaving the bedroom with it and taking it to the couch.
I must buy another one immediately or we may be filing for divorce before he leaves for Denver on Thursday. (Ok not really but I will not be a happy lady if we do not get a second one).
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you guys have no idea how much i love this blanket. it is SO soft.
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Books I want to read in 2011
I wanted to make a little list here of books that I really want to read next year. So here they are in no particular order.
Black Swan Green by David Mitchell
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris
The Corrections by Jonathan Franzen
Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood
Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
Facless Killers by Henning Mankell
Blankets by Craig Thompson
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Book 74: Apathy and Other Small Victories by Paul... →
If you are interested in reading this book, you might want to skip my post. Especially if you really want to read it. I don’t want to ruin it for you. Personally, I wasn’t a fan.