We
went on a little shopping spree today but only came back with about
half the things on our list.
things
we didn't get:
pavers
so I can work on my back patio some more
place
mats and napkins
shower
curtain
men's
lounge pants
women's
shorts
things
we did get:
towels
men's
and women's pants
men's
shorts
sunglasses
unfinished
5' cabinet and counter top
Here's
my future cold work station:
It's
going to be on wheels so I can move it outside when needed.
We
also stocked up at the liquor store and the grocery store (for items
our local store doesn't carry).
Got
back in time to see this:
Before
we left to go to the closest shopping plaza we made a quick trip to
the library. I'm reading The Book Thief and I've had it for over
three weeks I'm pretty sure and I'm only about 3/4 of the way through
but I want to renew it and pay my fines. So when she scanned the
book she told me that she couldn't renew it because there was a wait
list for it.
I
scooped it back up. “I'm not going to turn it back in then,” I
told her.
Uh
oh. Too late. She had already scanned it in and the computer knew
it was back but she did something and gave me til Tuesday (an extra
day since they're closed Monday) since I assured her I would finish
it this weekend.
In
my eternal optimism, the same optimism that makes me continuously
tell people they will have their work sooner than they ever get it, I
convinced myself that I will finish it sooner rather than later and I
should pick out another book as long as I was there.
Here's
me trying to pick out another book:
I
ended up with Bel Canto by Ann Patchet. My main criteria was
that it not be 550 pages which seems to be a length I've been stuck
on.
next
post: it's a freakin' miracle
You scooped the book back up...that was funny. That doesn't look like a selfie.
ReplyDeleteBel Canto is amazing. Dive in when you get the time.
ReplyDeletebeautiful sky. you better read, lady! :)
ReplyDeleteBook Thief was a good movie. I should read the book also.
ReplyDeleteBel Canto I really could not get into though.
What is your sky made of? Reminds me of the Truman show, in that it is idealized. Library books always give me the heebs, not that I am a germaphobe, just that the thought of some one green and slimy ... does cross my mind.... plus I never get them back on time. You are most likely a faster reader so you are the library's friend.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read either of those books, but "The Book Thief" is on my list. I'm glad the librarian bent the rules so you could keep it and finish it. I would have done the same.
ReplyDeleteI'd say you accomplished a healthy portion of your shopping list! Be happy with that!
The sunset is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteMy problem with libraries is that I am a very slow reader. I can never finish any book within three weeks.
Love the pic of your choosing a new book.
I'd say it was a good day.
ReplyDeleteBut what are the pointy structures? I just can't make it out, and it's not the cataract.
Gorgeous sky! Love the selfie. I always renew online (in my ongoing effort to not talk to people) - ha! I LOVED the Book Thief - but I listened to the audio version. Very well done.
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