You suffer from much,
like heartache and broken dreams.
Let books heal your soul.
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Thoughts From A New Yorker #68
When you know someone has spoken ill of you publicly, it’s hard to sit next to them and not lean over to whisper, “I know more about you than you know about me.”
Things That Make Me Happy #10
Every time Simon gives me high fives. Also, the fact that now everyone can get married.
15 Things About Bed Bugs That Suck So Hard
1. They are gross.
2. Apparently they get into EVERYTHING.
3. You spend a crapton of money dealing with them.
4. Exterminators are all jerks and talk down to you. Yes, sir. I did this on purpose so I could get more attention than I normally do.
5. You feel things crawling on you all the time.
6. Everyone sits a little farther away when they hear the news.
7. You feel guilty having anyone come even remotely close to your stuff.
8. You feel like you can’t ask for the help you need.
9. You feel dirty.
10. Sleeping through the night is really hard.
11. Laundry becomes a favorite escape.
12. Any movement out of the corner of your eye or strange bug bite gets analyzed for hours.
13. Everyone somehow knows exactly what to do and no one is right.
14. You find out who your real friends are.
15. Your landlord hates you.
Chris and Cartoon Hangover
My friend Chris sent me this postcard of Cartoon Hangover because he knows I love both of those things.
Dear Time,
I feel you often when I’m waiting and while that sucks, I’m grateful that I am aware of how slow it passes–it means I’m alive.
Love,
The librarian waiting in line. Again.
Loving Librarians
There’s nothing more grand
than seeing librarians
appreciated.
Thoughts From A New Yorker #67
Sometimes I forget it’s not socially appropriate for me to boop strangers on the nose.
Things That Make Me Happy #9
Watching my friends be really awesome and passionate without shame.
15 Things I Love About Book Expo
1. It literally smells like paper.
2. So. Many. Books.
3. Everyone loves librarians.
4. I meet so many awesome people in line.
5. I meet authors I never thought I’d meet.
6. My mind is opened to so many new things.
7. Everyone is really nice.
8. The hours fly by.
9. I get to miss work for a few days to reconnect with why I love being a librarian.
10. I get that tingly feeling all the time.
11. I’m reminded of being twelve and getting the rush of loving a new book.
12. I never have to buy a pen ever again.
13. People are excited about their passions.
14. I also never have to buy another poster ever again.
15. It gives me the means to share my love of books with others.