Thirty Days of Turning Thirty

Event: Afternoon at Barnes & Noble and Asian Night with Friends

I first fell in love with Barnes & Noble during my internship at Meredith College.  I would often go there to study or work on projects.  Now that I’m out of school, I have come to appreciate its offerings beyond a quiet space to work: it’s another good opportunity to people-watch. 

After doing a bit of work, I strolled around the store, looking for additional titles to add to my to-read list.  (I feel it’s important to point out that I am by no means well-read and prefer a mindless chick lit comedy to a nonfiction bestseller or classic literature any day.)  As I sat down to read a few pages from Samantha Bee’s new book, I had to smile when I heard a kid confidently state, “Yeh, they call it the Nook because it rhymes with book.”  See?  There’s always something entertaining going on around us.  Don’t miss it!

As a last minute bonus, my friend Susie invited me over to her house this evening for some sushi and other Asian treats.  I’ve not had a lot of sushi (I’m not a fan of seafood nor food-borne illnesses), but I really enjoyed tonight’s feast.  These ladies can cook!

That’s me with Farzi, Grace, Rueiya, and Susie.

After stuffing myself with ooshi (as Farzi accidentally called it), noodles, rice, and banana leaf-wrapped dessert, Susie surprised me with a birthday cake from the Asian market!  YUM!  Of course I had to find room for a slice of this puppy.

Afterward, Susie’s son Hollan gave me a crash-course on Silly Bandz bracelets and I think I’m ready to get into the trading biz.  His collection is massive (and sorted by color—my kind of kid!!), so he donated some to get me started.

I’ll trade my hamburger for your leprechaun.  
(For those of you who aren’t in the know, the leprechaun is pretty tough to come by.)