I went shopping yesterday afternoon as I often do. Like most of My interactions with the world and its inhabitants, it just made Me appreciate how awesome I am even more.
I was cruising around looking for inspirations for Christmas presents when I spotted a used bookstore I’d never seen before, which was having a going out of business sale. I figured well, since the place is going under (on top of being a used bookstore) there’s a good chance the owner is fairly offputting. But what the hell, I love books, and especially old books, so I might as well check it out. Well, the instant I got through the door it was obvious why the place was closing down. The owner was one of those people who thinks that their customers are actually there to hear their opinions on politics and society, at the highest possible volume. GOOD LORD. I have no idea how anyone so painfully extroverted got into the book business, but I speak for highly literate elitists everywhere when I say thank fuck he’s getting right back out of it.
But the experience was really more amusing than anything, as listening to most people’s opinions about the world usually is for Me. Heh. And the first book I saw, just waiting for Me on top of a big pile of fire starter, was a volume of Tacitus’ history of Rome. Be still My heart! I also found a gorgeous illustrated volume of the legend(s) of Arthur.
Then I hit up the comic store, where I discovered that there is a 3 issue adaptation of the Firefly series. OMFG. And a Buffy omnibus which was produced while the show was running; who knew? So of course they’ve been added to the wishlist! ^_^
I mean it really doesn’t matter how many books and comics I have already; I always need MORE MORE MORE. So get busy buying, bitches! Christmas is around the corner and I’m in the mood for GETTING!
