Of Stairs and Shopping
Last Sunday night (or Monday morning depending upon your point of view) mere hours after I had treated myself to a massage, I fell on the stairs in my apartment. Apparently, carpeted stairs and stockinged feet do not mix well. Who knew? I have been walking around like a little old lady all week. I’m still alive. Nothing is broken. But I’ve been in a bit of a bad mood ever since.
Then…
I got home from work yesterday to discover a package from a Mysterious Benefactor. *dramatic music* The note wasn’t signed or anything. Some of you may know that I love Silent Film. They’re films that you have to read! Well, this mysterious package contained a t-shirt with the image on the top left of this post.
My reaction went a little something like this: *cranky, creaky* Oh the Pain! *whine* My Back! Wait! Hey, cool shirt. Shiny! *is in a better mood*
Thus proving once again that I am such a girl sometimes. Many thank yous to the Mysterious Sender of The Cool Shirt. It made my day.
Speaking of cool t-shirts, and because my birthday is coming up, I’ve been doing a bit of online shopping. (Yes, I know. My Mother asked me for a Birthday List.) I thought you might enjoy some of my latest reading-related finds. Ready?
I work for books (twice, actually), so the Will Work For Books t-shirt is very tempting. Talk about truth in advertising.
Bob suddenly realized that the Librarian was checking him out…the tote bag. *giggle*
I still want the Library Raid Jacket. It makes me feel like telling folks “Bring that book back on time…or we’ll come get it.”
The Signals catalog has some of the best stuff in it. For example, the Don’t Make Me Use My Librarian Voice t-shirt, the Snoopy Books Ahhh Books shirt, and the Great Books bracelet.
Banned Books week is coming up at the end of September. Why not celebrate with a Ban Ignorance Not Books shirt? Because really…finding out that a book has been challenged just makes me want to read it more.
What is better with a good book than a nice cup of tea? If you agree with this sentiment, you may enjoy the Earl Grey t-shirt.
And finally, for those of you with some money to spare, and a love of reading in bed, Levenger has a whole panoply of items just for you.
Do you have a favorite reading-related item? Please tell me about it. My birthday list is a little short this year, you see.
September 1st, 2007 at 8:45 am
Oh, I covet that “Will work for books,” T-shirt. I covet that much.
Glad to hear you’re not too hurt from your tumble down the stairs. And right before your birthday too! Blah. I learned a few years back that running down carpeted stairs with thick, ill-fitting socks also isn’t a good idea. Those darn carpeted stairs will be the death of someone yet. ; )
September 2nd, 2007 at 5:53 am
Lots of good stuff there. That *gasp* shirt is adorable!
September 8th, 2007 at 10:46 am
J.S. - Thanks! And I totally agree about the shirt.
emma - Yep. I love my new shirt.
November 12th, 2007 at 12:14 am
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