I got a nook!

As mentioned in my last post, I’ve had a hard time figuring out where to start. I have lots of good topics and content in my notes– why aren’t the words just pouring out? I think I need some (more) small talk first. In the real world, I wouldn’t just start babbling all of my deepest thoughts and theories without at least a little intro … and, even then, I wouldn’t randomly discuss a thought or theory without some event to provoke it… why would I think it would work that way with my blog?

Is it because its name is Thoughts and Theories? Does shampoo work any different because it has a new bottle? A new disguise. Nope and nope. I’m still the same me whether I’m writing behind a blog or talking to an acquaintance… so… let’s start with a little day-to-day…

In the last week and a 3/4(since I last posted on facebook), I have been quite busy. Not productive – busy.

On Wednesday, Aug 4th, I attended a bridal shower for a good work friend of mine. She is young, beautiful and completely in love with her high school sweetheart. It’s cute. This shower is actually where I decided I was going to take a break from facebook. You see, I had the chance to catch up with the marketing department (for which I used to work). They organized it and invited me since I used to work with them and was pretty good friends with the bride-to-be. I love everyone on the team. It is much bigger than when I first started there, but every bit as spicy… Considering they were my first ‘team’ out of college, no team will ever compete…kind of like a first love…Anyway, at some point, the conversation managed to revert to the fact that I am very active on facebook… none of them *were*… so, I said then and there that I would take a break. And did. Interestingly enough – they all became more active… funny how that works. I wonder if they miss me…if they somehow felt the need to ‘step up’ and provide the ‘entertainment’ that I am now forbidden to give... uhh… right…

The following Saturday, after I got my nails done and had a nice homemade breakfast sandwich (fried egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato and cheese on toasted wheat bread), my husband, Matt, his friend, Skip, and I all walked over to Barnes and Noble/ Starbucks to get a coffee… and I, of course, needed to get a book. I wanted to re-read Eat Pray Love before watching the movie, but could not fathom paying $12 dollars when Matt and I both have a copy in storage… so I didn’t. Instead, I bought a $150 Nook and $10 Eat Pray Love. Hmm.

But I’ve got to say. I love it. This thing is so convenient. I took it to the beach with me, didn’t have to worry about pages flapping everywhere, only needed one hand to hold AND turn the pages, was able to read bigger font, made highlights and notes on interesting pages, viewed a new personal picture every time I picked it up… and overall just loved the thing. It was definitely an impulse purchase, but an impulse purchase I do not regret. I am excited to build my library and share with my nook friends :)

I’m also hoping this will encourage me to read more. Reading more will probably make this blog a little more interesting… I like books that make you think AND feel good…any suggestions?