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Andi
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Essay Reading Challenge, 2009



1. "Flannery O'Connor," by Harold Bloom from the book How to Read and Why

2. "How I Lost the Junior Miss Pageant," by Cindy Bosley

3. "If Hitler Asked You to Electrocute Somebody, Would You? Probably." by Philip Meyer

4. "Coming to an Awareness of Language," by Malcolm X

5-22. Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader, by Anne Fadiman (book - 18 essays)

23. "A Secret Society of the Starving," by Mim Udovitch

100 Shots of Short (Story)



1. "L. Debard and Aliette," by Lauren Groff
2. "The Skull: A Love Story," by Joyce Carol Oates
3. "The Sky Blue Ball," by Joyce Carol Oates
4. "Death Mother," by Joyce Carol Oates
5. "Best New Horror," by Joe Hill
6. "20th Century Ghost," by Joe Hill
7. "Pop Art," by Joe Hill
8. "Half-Minute Horrors," edited by Susan Rich (collection of short short stories)

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Happy Birthday to Meeeee!




Yes, you read that right. I'm saying happy birthday to myself. I turn 29 today, and this morning Chuck asked if I feel old, to which I replied, "Nope, just snotty." I have my normal birthday cold, I have to work late, and I have to wait until about 9:00 tonight for presents.

Am I bummed though? Heck no! It's a good day (aside from the cold I have), and I brought my newest book acquisition, David Sedaris's Holidays on Ice to work with me.

If you hear me wheezing with laughter in the back corner of the classroom or conference room, just ignore it.

I'll check in later. Back to work! I hope y'all have a great day.

24 comments:

Osbasso said...

Happy Birthday!!!! (first to comment! woohoo!!)

It's the little things in life...

bermudaonion said...

Happy Birthday!

Heather said...

Happy Birthday Andi!!!!!!!

Hope it is fantabulous! And don't sweat the next one, the 30s ain't so bad. *whistling a merry tune like I really meant that*

Love you!!!

sassymonkey said...

Happy Birthday Andi!!!

And don't listen to Heather. My 30th was fantabulous.

Lezlie said...

29 isn't even close to old. I'm 44 and I'm not there yet! :-) Happy Birthday!

Lezlie

MrsFidelius said...

Merry Birthday from a blogging newbie! :)

Vasilly said...

Happy Birthday!

KnittingReader said...

Happy Birthday, Andi!

Lezlie is right--I'm 43 and still young.

Amanda said...

Happy Birthday to you!!

Chuckle...I have that book and need to read it. Chuckles will abound I am sure.

Cold Hands said...

I hope you are having a wonderful birthday!!!! Let me know if you are ever free for dinner one night, it sounds like you are in my neighborhood now!

Lightheaded said...

Happy birthday Andi! Have a fun-filled one!

Becca said...

Happy Birthday, Andi!

Taminator said...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Kathleen said...

Happy Birthday Andi! I missed the chance to see David Sedaris when I was in Denver, CO recently. I hope today will be wonderful for you!

Chris said...

Happy Birthday Andi :D Hope it was a wonderful one!!!!

Les said...

Happy Birthday (again), Andi!! I hope you were spoiled rotten today. I vaguely remember my 29th, but my 30th (and 40th) were fantastic. :)

Hope that cold disappears quickly.

Sheila (Bookjourney) said...

Happy HAPPY Birthday! :)

Anna said...

Happy birthday!

--Anna
Diary of an Eccentric

Clover said...

Happy birthday!

Jodie said...

Happy birthday!

Chris said...

Happy Birthday Old Timer! Enjoy yourself!

Trisha said...

Happy Birthday! Being 29 myself I can say that it is a wonderful age to be. And I plan on being it for quite some time. :)

Andi said...

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. They were very sweet and I'm thankful to have all of you reading along!

Melanie said...

Happy Birthday! Enjoy your marvellous day now that you've hit the eternal age...