Out of curiosity, we (me, my ahiya & his wife) peeked at a Potter Party at the Barnes & Noble over at Edgewater last July 15th. The activities were over by the time we got there but still packed with people waiting for the clock to tick 12MN. They had a countdown as if it were New Year's Eve. People in costumes, lightning scars & round Potter glasses filled the place. It was pretty amusing and freaky at the same time. We didn't bother lining up for the book anymore. That would take forever. My sister-in-law just got us copies at Costco the following day at a much cheapo price. A co-worker was telling me that there was one bookstore where they had to make box shaped tape markers on the floor just to control the line of people.
Grabe naman! So what, they'd say "Move up a box please?!" HAHA!
I'm halfway through the book and seriously, I'm in between bored and excited if there's such a sentiment. More like half and half. I hope the story picks up soon.
The Undomestic Goddess is threatening to take over. Don't get me wrong though, I still adore Potter. I guess the wait for the book took too long. I should take my time with HP6, who knows when HP7 comes out.
My mom has been on, in my dad's words, "a shopping rampage". Well she has too anyway. Since my brother moved out, we don't even have a living room sofa or TV set. So there! We've been to loads of shops (Ikea, Bloomie's, Macy's, Pier 1, C&B, B,B&B, Pottery Barn etc... etc...) searching for home stuff. It's kind of cool having soo many brand new things here and on it's way from the entertainment system down to the new fridge. Oh we better rip out the ancient carpet soon. They just won't do our new living room furniture any justice. I can't believe this house was built in the 1900s and still be in good enough condition. There's a lot to improve though. I finally have a reading chair and floor lamp in my room. I can't believe I put up with having a tiny study lamp turned upwards for close to 5 months because of laziness. I still need a vanity/writing desk, shelving, an ottoman and storage ideas. I've seen a nifty vanity at Bombay & PB and cool shelvings at West Elm, still hoping for more options though. I wonder how I'd decorate my own house in the future... laadeedaa! I hope I can afford to go on "a shopping rampage" like my mom. That's definitely the hardest part.
I was supposed to go in for work today but I got a call from the store and got told otherwise. I can't help but feel a bit let down. I'm dysmenorrhea-ing and should ultimately feel that this is a blessing in disguise. I guess the fast paced atmosphere of the store I work in is pretty addicting. I went to another branch today to return merchandise my mom bought and it isn't as hectic as our store. We're scheduled to launch new denim fits real soon, it's bound to get even busier.
We've been seeing my mom's HS friends from Australia the past few days. It's amusing to hear stories of "their" time. They do nothing but reminisce of course. I've come to know how my mom was when she was younger. I get the feeling that we actually have a lot in common although she seems so much more sociable. The older I get, the more I realize that we will ultimately be ALOT like our parents. I've gotten a taste of semi parenthood when I was left alone to fend for our household for almost a year. I had to handle the budgeting, the bills, the grocery shopping, the payroll for the house help, the errand scheduling, basically anything and everything that was needed to make a house run normally. It was quite taxing but I wasn't really complaining. Pretty soon, I had things down pat. I have Mark to thank for his help many times. I even had a HUGE fight with my younger brother over his class schedule, being home late etc... etc.... Mommy-Child sort of issues. I got the feeling that he sort of saw me as more motherly than sister -like in that year therefore the fight. Haha! In the times that I felt like screaming because there was a problem with the driver or maid or whatever I'd just spill everything to my college friends which earned me the nickname "Mommy Mish". How can I not sound like a mom when what I was dealing with were Mommy stuff. hehe =) And it's true what Oprah said on one of her Mother's day specials that moms are often times misunderstood and taken for granted. My semi mommy experience has taught me loads. I may not understand my mom's ideas and actions all the time but I do know that she has nothing but the best intentions for us at heart.
As of this moment, my mom and her friends are on their way to Atlantic City for a The Price Is Right show/special. I'm a bit envious! She's going to see Bob Barker for crying out loud. I do hope she get's drawn and maybe even win a nifty prize!!! Now, that would be super cool!
I'm hoping to watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by this weekend. I need/want to see Johnny Depp in action.
