1) So....I went to Barnes and Noble after my epic Barnes and Noble post and...this is SO embarassing....I don't even think I can admit it....but I will, because this is my blog and that's what I do. But...um....they didn't stare at me today! Granted...the girl in the cafe was brand new. So...I have to believe that she hasn't yet gotten to the keypad memorization---super eye contact--customer service---meaningful deep stares--portion of her training. I mean, I KNOW its in their handbooks. And every employee is supposed to get one! Right?
Also....my book cashier didn't stare at me either...
But he was 60.
His employee handbook is CLEARLY dated.
I still maintain that they stare at you while they put in your member code.
For real. Figures as soon as I post about it this would happen!
2)I am the MOST excited about May! I'm going to the following book signings....
Richelle Mead, Melissa Marr, and Cassandra Clare and Holly Black.
I may die of excitement.
3) I don't want to jinx this by announcing anything too soon, but...it looks like I'm having a very special dinner in May.
With one of the most famous children's editors in the world. (At least I think he's that famous) But I'll have more on that soon. This dinner has been 3 years in the making and it starts with a trip to the bathroom---like all good things do....
4) I have a new power cord/battery adapter thinger majiger and it rocks.
5) But my comp has been running a little slow...and I'm scurred I might need a totally new one soon and...that's it for Friday.
:-)
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ReplyDeleteYay for new power cords!
ReplyDeleteDinner? Editor? *raises eyebrows and waits impatiently for more info*
Awww... no the comp can't die! Maybe it misses old power cord or perhaps Printer told him how Comp was next to go and he's the one scurred....
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ReplyDeleteI've never really noticed a stare and they've had to put in my number for years. But I have a card now. I should go to Barnes and Noble when today. hmmm
ooo signings! I still haven't made up my mind about going to Sirens conference this year. I don't have the proposal to submit, but Holly Black is one of the main speakers/authors
My laptop has been acting up more. It's over 4.5 years old now and bf doesn't like the whole duct tape on the casing aspect, lol. Need a new one.
you should get a cute little netbook. They are pretty!
ReplyDelete(Oooh my word verification was "Protyper" That's Right! I rock so much even WV reminds me!)
((And then i realized i was logged in as my husband and had to redo it and got the word "balness" I'm so not going to try to interpret that!))
My husband and I just got an Asus eee netbook an it is amazing. I am always lusting for a new and improved laptop device... but sad story that it would be after you just got a new powercord for it!
ReplyDeleteThe saddest thing, I think, is that it is often cheaper to get a new computer than it is to pay a tech guy to fix it-- I think there is something really wrong with that picture. Find a friend who is good with computers and let them take a look at it and clean it up, and maybe it will be back to its old self again!
also, I second the interest in this lunch with an editor!
Okay...I am totally intrigued about the May dinner that started with a trip to the bathroom.....
ReplyDeleteShelley
Maybe they hadn't been trained yet to stare? Or they only do it under a certain age? :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more about your dinner!
Girl, you are SO going to have to come clean about the dinner teaser! That is just, well, so like Frankie...throw something out there to make us all drool, and then laugh cruelly in the dark as you watch us suffer in anticipation! :-)
ReplyDeleteHmmm.... These things are all interesting. I love that your theory may/may not be accurate for BN. What a crazy world.
ReplyDeleteOoo, the dinner sounds fun. I hope you'll be able to say more soon!
ReplyDeleteWoot! That's a great list of authors and a great list of exciting things. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha wow, how's that for irony? Let us know what happens on your next B&N trip. :P
ReplyDeleteThat sounds REALLY exciting!! Hope you have fun! Be sure to tell us how it goes. :D
I can tell you're a good writer by the intriguing bathroom trip mystery you left us with on this post (thanks for clearing it up so soon the next day). But, ahem, I NEVER GO TO B&N, so I can't comment on THAT. Cough cough support your local indie cough cough. How will indies survive if people keep going to those chains?
ReplyDeleteYour computer may just need more RAM, which is less expensive than buying a new one. That's what I ending up doing and it made a big difference. On the other hand, those little netbooks ARE cute...