in which a girl reads: how books bring out my baser instincts

8.28.2010

how books bring out my baser instincts

YESTERDAY, AT HOME:
Me: I NEED TO READ MOCKINGJAY!
Mom: Aheh. Didn't you already buy it off Amazon?
Me: Maybe. BUT I NEED TO READ IT NOW.
Mom: okaaay, let me just drive you to the bookstore...*moves slowlyslowlyslowy*
Me: FASTER, LADY! *scampers into the night*

YESTERDAY, AT BOOKSTORE:
Me: *drools*
Other girl: Look, the last copy of Mockingjay on the shelf!
Me and Other girl: *TENSE GLARE*
Me: MINE!
Other girl: No, MINE!
Me: LOOK, IT'S PEETA READING TWILIGHT!
Other girl: *swivels*
Me: *snatches book*'

LATER AT BOOKSTORE:
Me: look, the last cushy chair! *barrels over unknowing crowds* MINE MINE MINE MINE.
'
30 MINS LATER:
Boy: If you're leaving can I have that seat?
Me: ARGHHHHHH! *bares teeth*

TODAY, WHILST EATING LUNCH OF NOODLES:
Dad: You've got a package!
Me: GRAWWWWWWWWWWWWW! *pounces on Amazon box*
Dad: Err. *backs away*
Me: FORK, MEET TAPE! *stabs box repeatedly with fork*
MOCKINGJAY! YOU! FOUND! *cuddles with shiny books*

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heatherensley 2p · 761 weeks ago

amazing! i was so excited when i got one of only 2 copies left, but your story beats mine, easy!
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Alexa · 761 weeks ago

Lol I must admit that was pretty funny. I'm glad you got your copy in the mail before someone got hurt!
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Marie · 761 weeks ago

Haha! That's pretty intense!

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Keri · 761 weeks ago

I was traumatized about the hype around the release of Mockingjay already but this raises the bar. *cowers*
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Angie · 761 weeks ago

Funny. Love the bit about the girl in the bookstore. Your so awesome. :)

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SonshineMusic · 761 weeks ago

I preordered it but couldn't stand to wait. So I bought it for my e-reader too. My sister says I cheated. I say, haha I've read the book and your pre order still hasn't arrived :P
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Rachel Star · 761 weeks ago

I want Mockingjay. SO BADLY. I actually start clawing the screen everytime I read a new review of it =)

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girlinbetween · 761 weeks ago

YOU*

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girlinbetween · 761 weeks ago

sorry, THIS STUPID COMPUTER IS BEING STUPID
and made me reply to this accidently :/

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girlinbetween · 761 weeks ago

YOUR are such a rockstar.

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girlinbetween · 761 weeks ago

YOU*
Grr. Typos.

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Tessa Conte · 761 weeks ago

LOL I can so picture that...

Would you believe Mockingjay is not yet available where I live?? But then we get international newspapers a day late, so I guess it's par for the course...
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Ellie · 761 weeks ago

Love it! I get that kind of feeling when I go charity-shop shopping for books. That horrible feeling where someone else is looking at the same shelves and just as you spot that book you've been after for ages at a ridiculously miniscule charity price, their hand reaches up... I'm slowly developing my talent at lightning-speed grab-and-run!

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Shannon O'Donnell · 761 weeks ago

Ha ha ha ha ha! You are too cute for words! :-)

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Karen · 761 weeks ago

LMAO totally relatable!!
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deleted1615302 68p · 761 weeks ago

LOL, Remind me never to get in the way of you and a book you've been waiting to read for god knows how long!

I'm surprised you were able to post this while you were in that state of mind! Haha, seriously, this is proof of why you're too awesome for words. I laughed so hard. XD (I can only imagine the scene if you saw the mailman approaching the door... I'm glad no one was injured).

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arcookiecrumbles · 761 weeks ago

lol, that is funny! I have to admit, I've been avoiding the Suzanne Collins trilogy, 'til the third book was released, so I'll probably be seeking it out sometime soon. Wonder if they do a nice boxset...

Hope you enjoy the book, and it was worth all the effort! :)

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celi.a · 761 weeks ago

HA! I love that a Hunger Games book brought out your hunting instincts.
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Amelia Robinson 86p · 761 weeks ago

LOL! Girl, you are crazy! But I know what you mean. I've barreled over a few people in my time whilst trying to procure my book. And I say that literally--MY book. If there's only one more copy, it is MINE. XD Luckily, my local Borders is good about keeping the beast tamed. They send me coupons, which keeps the moneymonger in me happy. They always have the books there, so that makes the book thriller in me happy. It works out...except when someone gets in my way. Then it's golly g minor, batman! *wince at impending collision*

Happy reading! ^_^ (what an unnecessary phrase lol!)

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Squinto · 761 weeks ago

Loved the 'Peeta Reading Twilight' bit--I would've totally sneaked a peek too, if someone told me that. :D

I have the same reaction whenever I go to the library; I'm telling you, it's a crazy place (especially when there's a BOOK SALE). You go have fun reading Mockingjay. :)
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Mandy · 761 weeks ago

haha I can totally relate - when I'm expecting books, I'm exactly like that xD
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