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[blustocking]

I'm obsessing, wallowing, hating, and writing off.

Odd synchronicity today. I was sitting at the dining room table, flipping through the paper and came to the wedding announcements. I thought, "Heh, I could scan these and probably see someone from high school." And I did, and I did. I hope I go to the 10 year reunion and I'm the only unmarried person, with a wildly successful book published, and a hot man-boy on my arm. That way, I can burst through the doors, grab a drink, raise it and yell, "You're all DEAD to me!", grin, and exit, boy toy and drink in tow. Not really, but it would be funny. Anyway, the synchronicity...I was sitting there hating the newspaper for being so dull and for trying so hard to make this town be what it isn't, and I thought, "Hey, I'd like to go check out the bargain books at Barnes & Noble." Now, normally, I hate B & N. It comes from 6 years of working with the competition, that...and I would hate them anyway. It's a feeling, get over it. They suck. But their bargain books, they don't suck. (And when it comes to books in this town, it's that or Waldenbooks. And even though I worked there for 2 years, Walden's kinda blows the load too.) SO YES, I thought this. I went in to ask my Mom if she wanted to go and she said, "Only if we go to Hobby Lobby." My response, "Ugh. Fine." THEN THE PHONE RINGS AND DANA WANTS TO KNOW IF I WANT TO GO TO BARNES & NOBLE. Weird, yo.

Then we are at Barnes & Crapple and I went there with the odd idea of MAYBE, just MAYBE coming across some Thomas Lynch on the bargain shelves. LOW AND MOTHERFUCKING BEHOLD, there he was. Such oddness. And it's the exact book I'm reading. So I bought two. One to give to someone. I had someone specific in mind, but now I'm not sure. I should probably give it to someone who will appreciate it. Eh.

Anyway, bargain book loot:

Bodies In Motion And At Rest by Thomas Lynch (2)
Pale Fire by Nabokov (hardback)
Nota Bene: A Guide to Familiar Latin Quotes and Phrases
Lizard by Banana Yoshimoto
Latin Quips At Your Fingertips by Rose Williams

And I had to restrain myself from so many others.
This, was a splurge. Though I tend not to look upon books and music as "splurging", but as necessities. Some creepy dood sidled up next to me on my intent search through Fiction and asked what I was getting. Rather than really responding, I just held up two books for him to see. He SLOWLY read the titles and authors and asked me what one was about. I said, "I don't know. I like the author." and slowly walked away. Creepy motherfuckers are the only people that get up the nerve to talk to me. And I say "get up the nerve" because apparently, I can be intimidating on occasion. Fuck off.
aheheh. ;)

But yes, I wrote the motherfucking prologue to my motherfucking book today. So this stretch of daylight wasn't a complete waste of my fucking time.

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[lagnolalia.livejournal.com]

While we were in Canada, I picked up a copy of House of Leaves, finally. I can't wait to crack that bitch and start reading it. Perhaps tonight, before bed, and after the newlywed sex. Hehehe.

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[blustocking.livejournal.com]

Dood.

I am sad to say I've never read it. I've started it about 3 times, but it's so big, that it was hard to carry around. Now it's packed away. :( I WILL READ IT SOOOOOON! ;)

p.s. I looked at all of your pics and they are LOVELY. Seriously. I am so, so, so happy for you guys. I have something to mail you soon. :D

LIZARD!!!

[catnamedcosette.livejournal.com]

Banana Yoshimoto is one my "most favorite" authors. I absolutely love her books, particularly this one. Have you read anything by her before? If not, I recommend them all. :) "Amarita" and her newest one are the only two I haven't read, and I own "Amarita" - it's just that it's still on my long list of "books to read". Did you know my tattoo actually comes from "Lizard"? The lizard on the cover of the book - that's my tattoo! Like I said, I love the author and the book, and it just seemed to be the thing I needed to get as my first tattoo. The guy photocopied it and managed to get most/if not all of the detail (including forked tongue). Anyway, I'm babbling...

Re-reading the above paragraph, I'm feeling very embarrassed and young and ditzy. Can I blame my allergies for making me somewhat of an airhead today?

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[blustocking.livejournal.com]

DOOOD! I bought it because of YOOOOU! :D And no, I didn't know your tat came from it. That's awesome.

The version I have though, is a British printing. No lizard on the cover and the price is in pounds. Werd.

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[catnamedcosette.livejournal.com]

ME?! I feel so influential lately! First the Pinot Grigio and now Banana Yoshimoto. You won't be disappointed though (at least I hope not) - she's wonderful. Excellent writing and highly recommended for women. Although not described as such, I feel that she writes for females - not in that chick lit sort of way, but in an inspirational, understanding-of-women sort of way. That probably makes no sense. I'm in the mood now to re-read some of hers...

But yes, she's wonderful and yep, that's where my tat came from. It meant a lot to me at that time of my life. I'm embarrassed somewhat now because apparently there is some "lizard revolution" when it comes to lizard tattoos, but I know, regardless of what others think, that I got mine for a reason - one other than to "be cool" (which I could never be - haha).

When you come visit me (*cough, cough*), I'll show you the American cover of the book...

[twinbee.livejournal.com]

you wrote a book? or are writing one? how much do you have? want to co-op editing??

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[blustocking.livejournal.com]

It's something I started years ago, got stuck, and moved on to short stories. I recently realized a new direction I can take with it, so I'm trying to actually finish it this time.

I had a couple chapters, but those have been scrapped for the most part. So now, just notebooks of notes, research, and actual writing...and the prologue.

Forgive my ignorance, but what would "co-op editing" entail?

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[twinbee.livejournal.com]

I'd make suggestions on yours if you did the same for me--that is, after I've gotten something actually done.

[twinbee.livejournal.com]

of course, I'd be happy to look at your stuff anyway

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[blustocking.livejournal.com]

Sounds good. :)
That is, when I actually get more done. heheh.