12.31.08
Top 5 of 2008
Top 5 WTF! books that I read in 2008:
- 5.) Star by Pamela Anderson. For real! A book about her but with a different name. Not recommended for anybody really, but especially not for those with the maturaity level below about 20.
- 4.) Running With Scissors by Augusten Burroughs. Also watched the movie. It was… weird, of course, but the movie has quite a few moments of hilarity and aww!ness.
- 3.) Atonement by Ian McEwan. Loved the book and the movie. Yummy James MacAvoy!! The twist made it! Made me cry, but well worth the tears.
- 2.) Mr. Darcy Takes A Wife by Linda Berdoll. I read this on whim because a loyal customer referred me to it when she noticed my well-worn copy of Pride And Prejudice. Woah, Mama! It made me laugh, blush, and quite speechless. A bit too far into romance novels for my taste, but a good read as it may have incited some similar goings-on with me and my beloved. Whew!
- and- *dun dun dun* 1.) The Twilight Series. I know it’s more than one book, but it would have conquered my list if I had listed them seperately! I mean seriously, People! WTF!! I got them for my niece, and she was all, “Enh… I read it when it first came out.” and was not into the hype like so many other girls her age. High school Musical is one thing (and don’t get me started on it), but vampires… in high school… *sigh* I am one of the biggest vamp fans if you were to ask me about authors such as Charlaine Harris, Laurell K. Hamilton, and other such other great writers, but not when it comes to “young” vampires. *steps down from soapbox* I shutup now.
Ladeedah. I’m in Savannah again for New Year’s. However, I am not happy, nor will I be partaking in any festivities. I found out today that my father had been married once already when he and my mother got together. The secrets, they shall be revealed to me!!!
12.27.08
It’s Christmas (Part 1)
As I sit here listening to my Ipod (set to shuffle), I get to relax for the first time in 2 weeks. The Alabamians have ended their conquering of my apartment, heading home this morning after being in Atlanta since Christmas Eve. Scott never looked as happy as when he was sitting at our kitchen table surrounded by his loud relatives. It was only a few days, but it felt like the Inquisition! His mother constantly made not-so-subtle remarks about my naked ring finger, and his brother hit on me… literally, we wrestled in the living room over the aspects of some novel. I won, of course. 
Skinny Me was there. EEK! It was disastorous at first. I should’ve been wearing a black and white shirt I refereed so many arguments, but I don’t look good in stripes. lol
So, Christmas this year was a very toned event for me, gift-wise. I got Skippy this black tie with red reindeer on it- very sophisticated looking, a new pair of brown shoes from Bass, (He’s hard to buy for- Bigfoot) and a couple of new shirts and stuff. I can’t buy him other stuff because he’s got everything he wants, and buying him things like a neck massager or whatever would just be lame.
He got me a red cashmere sweater to replace the one I can’t find, a knock-off Gucci bag (*inward scream* It looks so real and is soooo pretty) some books by Harmon Leon (Google him- he is hilarious), and a pair of dangly diamond earrings and matching necklace. It makes me feel bad that he got me more than I got him, but I got over it real quick like.
We went down to Savannah last weekend for my mother’s annual Christmas party. I got drunk off my face and had loads of fun- I guess… teehee. All I remember is waking up next to Scott in my Birthday suit… in my old bedroom. Awkwardest breakfast EVER. When I asked Scott if I did anything embarassing, he only shrugged and said, “Not really. Only if you count falling on your ass in the front yard, almost flashing the entire neighborhood.”
Note to self: Never go to Savannah again and never wear short dresses again. But it was this cute little red, satin number that I wore with some t-straps.
Next post I will tell you about my *sigh* 30th Birthday… I”M OLD!!! When did this happen and how!!
12.05.08
Not Selling Out… Buying Out
It’s been colder than a witch’s hindend around the apartment lately. (btw, I apologize for the long bout of non-postage… I’ll explain in a minute)
Bella had her baby last month… Calleigh Lillian (Last Name). That girl will be so spoiled, it’ll put rot to shame. Alas, I’ve had all the time in the world to spend with her because the store had been empty there for a while. I had to let some folks go and actually work the store rather than hide in my office, which has led to many sleepless nights trying to catch up with paperwork and bills. I hate that we’re in looking at a recession coming toward us like that speeding train with us strapped to the tracks.
Alas, except for that boost of business the past week, I feel like I’m gonna end up closing the store and probably end up working for bad pay somewhere. I could always make the store half bookstore and half accounting firm, considering I have my degree in business and accounting. Be optimistic, Scott tells me all the time, but his job isn’t in as much danger as mine. The company that owns the magazine has their fingers in so many other pies that he’s safe.
btw, even though we are in tough economic times, Scott and I are looking at houses again. After a highly successful One-Year Anniversary (*screams*) and Thanksgiving in Alabama, we agreed it was time to get out of the renting world. We’ve been looking at moving out of Atlanta and to a smaller town where the dogs can run free and I can write without interruptions.
I’m so excited that I can’t contain myself most days. I stand in my office and dance… with the door shut of course. I have so much to talk about and very little time, considering Scott is giving me that I-Will-Burn-You-With-My-Gaze look cuz my mom is in town for some work thing and she’s staying with us. I have the gut feeling that she and Scott are secretly communicating behind my back… Hmm, interesting that he fits in so well with my family.
Off to do more Xmas shopping on Ebay! Merry Christmas!
