Thursday, September 28, 2006

pleasant surprises in book city



I was down in the annex yesterday where I was to meet my old friend Selena for an early dinner at new generation sushi. I arrived quite early having taken the afternoon off to go to the Italian Consulate. I decided to spend some time browsing in book city knowing that I would probably run into her there (she's a bookworm just like me). As expected, she was there and standing by the new releases display. We were chatting away about books when suddenly, the above jacket cover caught my eye. At first I thought is might be a book about Chuck Klosterman but upon closer inspection it was actually a new publication by him! I couldn't contain my excitement! I was not expecting to find a new release by Chuck (he had released a new book just last year) and I hadn't planned on spending any money. Plus, I had just spent an hour reading computer books for my new Mac and had decided not to buy one because I didn't want to spend any money. I didn't have that same thought when it came to Chuck.

YAY!

Friday, September 22, 2006

getting the fuck out


it looks like it's finally happening.

I just spent 3 weeks in italy looking for work and whereas most italians spend years looking for a job and an inexpensive apartment I managed to find both within the space of a week.

I can't even describe how thrilled I am at the prospect of finally living out this dream. no more minus 30 degree windchill, no more snow, no more long distances, no more over-priced crappy wine.