Confession Time! ((ABSOLUTELY NO JUDGEMENT))
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I am remodeling the rest of my house... I have to take some pics for you guys. Everything I own is piled into the middle of the rooms, its a total mess. I have like 2 feet of space to walk around in in a path and like a 4' x 2' square on my bed to sleep on.
That sounds stressful. I bet it's going to be amazing when you're done!
It actually doesn't bother me that much, but I have a friend who moved in for the summer (staying away for a week or 2 while this goes on) and she keeps commenting on how much stuff I have and that I am a hoarder of books. In the meantime I have donated and thrown out so much stuff to make room for her I find it a bit annoying. And stressful.
If she comments one more time on the number of books I have I am telling her to go back to living with Jean on her air mattress in her 1 bedroom apartment and leave my spare bedroom and extra bathroom I am letting her live in rent free!
I did sort of tell her to back off a week or so ago, so hopefully she took the hint. She is 74 so its like living with my mother....
To be a guest in someone's home and start telling that person that they need to change whatever is so rude. I would be annoyed too.
Books are holy grail at our house.
Once when we hired movers to pack we overheard one day "I had a book once" sitting in a room full of books. We smiled.
That is truly sad. A book....
It was sad but I think he was not wishing to have another as much as he was complaining about packing ours.
That is even more sad. I feel bad for anyone who doesn't find joy in books.0 -
Books are life! I'm currently devouring (as in I bought it yesterday and I'm almost done....) the newest Harry Potter installment, which is a rehersal script for the play that's coming out. I was away camping for 5 days and finished two books during that time, I cannot fathom not enjoying reading.2
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I am remodeling the rest of my house... I have to take some pics for you guys. Everything I own is piled into the middle of the rooms, its a total mess. I have like 2 feet of space to walk around in in a path and like a 4' x 2' square on my bed to sleep on.
That sounds stressful. I bet it's going to be amazing when you're done!
It actually doesn't bother me that much, but I have a friend who moved in for the summer (staying away for a week or 2 while this goes on) and she keeps commenting on how much stuff I have and that I am a hoarder of books. In the meantime I have donated and thrown out so much stuff to make room for her I find it a bit annoying. And stressful.
If she comments one more time on the number of books I have I am telling her to go back to living with Jean on her air mattress in her 1 bedroom apartment and leave my spare bedroom and extra bathroom I am letting her live in rent free!
I did sort of tell her to back off a week or so ago, so hopefully she took the hint. She is 74 so its like living with my mother....
To be a guest in someone's home and start telling that person that they need to change whatever is so rude. I would be annoyed too.
Books are holy grail at our house.
Once when we hired movers to pack we overheard one day "I had a book once" sitting in a room full of books. We smiled.
I find that very, very sad!
One thing I will always buy my son if he asks is a book. 1 -
Susieq_1994 wrote: »Hi guys.
Popping my head up after a while to say hi!
It's been busy over here. We bought our own place recently, and we've been buying and installing air conditioners, blinds, curtains, couches, dining table, coffee tables, shelves, and various paraphernalia. We moved in three days ago. Maybe I'll come up with some pictures for you guys soon.
@Susieq_1994 That's awesome news! Congratulations!!!0 -
MissKalhan wrote: »Books are life! I'm currently devouring (as in I bought it yesterday and I'm almost done....) the newest Harry Potter installment, which is a rehersal script for the play that's coming out. I was away camping for 5 days and finished two books during that time, I cannot fathom not enjoying reading.
I almost bought it, until I opened it up and saw it was in script form. I didn't think I'd enjoy that much. I'll probably buy a used copy when I can find one.0 -
We went last night to pick up my son's last Optimist football helmet. Last year of Optimist. Bittersweet! I love being team mom and my husband loves coaching, so that is bitter. But he'll be playing school ball next year, so he'll go straight to practice after school and I won't have to rush around getting him to practice, and dinner cooked, etc, so that's sweet!3
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MissKalhan wrote: »Books are life! I'm currently devouring (as in I bought it yesterday and I'm almost done....) the newest Harry Potter installment, which is a rehersal script for the play that's coming out. I was away camping for 5 days and finished two books during that time, I cannot fathom not enjoying reading.
I love reading too, but just find it so hard to find the time! I have had the same two books on go all year this year!0 -
Italian_Buju wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Books are life! I'm currently devouring (as in I bought it yesterday and I'm almost done....) the newest Harry Potter installment, which is a rehersal script for the play that's coming out. I was away camping for 5 days and finished two books during that time, I cannot fathom not enjoying reading.
I love reading too, but just find it so hard to find the time! I have had the same two books on go all year this year!
Same.0 -
My book situation is out of control, they are currently crammed everywhere possible (including in multiple layers on bookshelves so I can't even see half of them) and still in boxes in our basement but I can't bring myself to get rid of them or stop buying them. I buy and read tons of ebooks too but I still like to have actual books for stuff like vacations and travel - I hate relying on my phone or ereader or tablet battery so I always have backup real books and sometimes I don't want to be staring at a screen. I'm also really into audiobooks, I listen when I run or on walk/bike commutes and long road trips.
I'm funny with them though, if someone wants to read one of mine or needs it for something I have no problem lending or giving it away and never seeing it again. I'm not sure why I don't mind but for some reason I'm Book Santa and will just give them out to anyone who asks. I did it a lot with my university textbooks if I knew people who were taking courses right after me with the same prof, and I still do it today if I have a friend over who wants to borrow something. I wonder how many books I'd have if I didn't share them quite so freely, haha. It kind of warms my heart when I'm over at someone else's house and see a book I lent them though.
In my dream home I'd do the built-in bookcases and the rolling ladder for sure. One of my friends did that in a house she built and I am obsessed, it's the nicest office ever.3 -
And I can't wait to see photos, Susie!1
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My mom just texted me...
A little back story - our beach house had some very steep, shallow-tread stairs. Everyone that used an upstairs bedroom ended up falling/slipping down those stairs during our stay. My mom turned her ankle when she fell. That was our last day there, so July 24th.
Back to the text - she says her ankle is still bothering her. My 12-year-old son made her an ice pack, and was currently in the kitchen, making my mom lunch.
AWWWWwwww, all the feelz! I'm raising a good kid!
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My book situation is out of control, they are currently crammed everywhere possible (including in multiple layers on bookshelves so I can't even see half of them) and still in boxes in our basement but I can't bring myself to get rid of them or stop buying them. I buy and read tons of ebooks too but I still like to have actual books for stuff like vacations and travel - I hate relying on my phone or ereader or tablet battery so I always have backup real books and sometimes I don't want to be staring at a screen. I'm also really into audiobooks, I listen when I run or on walk/bike commutes and long road trips.
I'm funny with them though, if someone wants to read one of mine or needs it for something I have no problem lending or giving it away and never seeing it again. I'm not sure why I don't mind but for some reason I'm Book Santa and will just give them out to anyone who asks. I did it a lot with my university textbooks if I knew people who were taking courses right after me with the same prof, and I still do it today if I have a friend over who wants to borrow something. I wonder how many books I'd have if I didn't share them quite so freely, haha. It kind of warms my heart when I'm over at someone else's house and see a book I lent them though.
In my dream home I'd do the built-in bookcases and the rolling ladder for sure. One of my friends did that in a house she built and I am obsessed, it's the nicest office ever.
I often thought it would be nice to have one room that was a library. Supplied with comfortable chairs with lighting behind them. It would be away from the hub bub of the rest of the house.
I like the rolling ladder idea.
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quiksylver296 wrote: »I am remodeling the rest of my house... I have to take some pics for you guys. Everything I own is piled into the middle of the rooms, its a total mess. I have like 2 feet of space to walk around in in a path and like a 4' x 2' square on my bed to sleep on.
That sounds stressful. I bet it's going to be amazing when you're done!
It actually doesn't bother me that much, but I have a friend who moved in for the summer (staying away for a week or 2 while this goes on) and she keeps commenting on how much stuff I have and that I am a hoarder of books. In the meantime I have donated and thrown out so much stuff to make room for her I find it a bit annoying. And stressful.
If she comments one more time on the number of books I have I am telling her to go back to living with Jean on her air mattress in her 1 bedroom apartment and leave my spare bedroom and extra bathroom I am letting her live in rent free!
I did sort of tell her to back off a week or so ago, so hopefully she took the hint. She is 74 so its like living with my mother....
Your houseguest is not to be trusted! There is no such thing as too many books!!!
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Susieq_1994 wrote: »Hi guys. Popping my head up after a while to say hi!
It's been busy over here. We bought our own place recently, and we've been buying and installing air conditioners, blinds, curtains, couches, dining table, coffee tables, shelves, and various paraphernalia. We moved in three days ago. Maybe I'll come up with some pictures for you guys soon.
Awesome news, SusieQ!! I know.you have been waiting for this forever.
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And speaking of books, I have been invited to a baby shower later this month and the parents have requested instead of cards, please bring a book for Baby.4
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This seems applicable to many of us...
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Introvert-Comics-38234995#photo-382349950 -
Day 8 of #noalcohol! I've made it past a week!!!
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Susieq_1994 wrote: »Hi guys. Popping my head up after a while to say hi!
It's been busy over here. We bought our own place recently, and we've been buying and installing air conditioners, blinds, curtains, couches, dining table, coffee tables, shelves, and various paraphernalia. We moved in three days ago. Maybe I'll come up with some pictures for you guys soon.
Nice to hear from you. I've been meaning to ask you how your job is going. Kids say the most amusing things.
It's great that you found a place and are making it great!
Hi Wendy! Actually, I quit after the first month because of some seriously creepy things going on between my boss and her family that was getting dragged into our work environment. Not only was it totally unprofessional, I was actually worried for my own safety at one point--so I decided to leave. It was fun while it lasted! 0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »Hi guys. Popping my head up after a while to say hi!
It's been busy over here. We bought our own place recently, and we've been buying and installing air conditioners, blinds, curtains, couches, dining table, coffee tables, shelves, and various paraphernalia. We moved in three days ago. Maybe I'll come up with some pictures for you guys soon.
@Susieq_1994 That's awesome news! Congratulations!!!
Thanks Tami! I'm having an awesome time furnishing it a little at a time. 4 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »Susieq_1994 wrote: »Hi guys. Popping my head up after a while to say hi!
It's been busy over here. We bought our own place recently, and we've been buying and installing air conditioners, blinds, curtains, couches, dining table, coffee tables, shelves, and various paraphernalia. We moved in three days ago. Maybe I'll come up with some pictures for you guys soon.
Awesome news, SusieQ!! I know.you have been waiting for this forever.
Thanks Melissa! We definitely have been waiting and hoping for a long time. I'm really glad that we finally found something awesome!3 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »And speaking of books, I have been invited to a baby shower later this month and the parents have requested instead of cards, please bring a book for Baby.
This is apparently quite common now. There have been a few showers at work where we have done this. What was yours?0 -
MissKalhan wrote: »Books are life! I'm currently devouring (as in I bought it yesterday and I'm almost done....) the newest Harry Potter installment, which is a rehersal script for the play that's coming out. I was away camping for 5 days and finished two books during that time, I cannot fathom not enjoying reading.
Since we have slowed down in here I have been reading vociferously again. I did just discover ebooks. I avoided them like crazy as I love real books, but being able to read on my phone is wonderful. Like now. I am grazing my mare in the dark reading. I have always been a book worm. Problem is if it's a favorite author I am paying twice... real and ebooks!3 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »Day 8 of #noalcohol! I've made it past a week!!!
Day 3. I am chasing you again.4 -
My book situation is out of control, they are currently crammed everywhere possible (including in multiple layers on bookshelves so I can't even see half of them) and still in boxes in our basement but I can't bring myself to get rid of them or stop buying them. I buy and read tons of ebooks too but I still like to have actual books for stuff like vacations and travel - I hate relying on my phone or ereader or tablet battery so I always have backup real books and sometimes I don't want to be staring at a screen. I'm also really into audiobooks, I listen when I run or on walk/bike commutes and long road trips.
I'm funny with them though, if someone wants to read one of mine or needs it for something I have no problem lending or giving it away and never seeing it again. I'm not sure why I don't mind but for some reason I'm Book Santa and will just give them out to anyone who asks. I did it a lot with my university textbooks if I knew people who were taking courses right after me with the same prof, and I still do it today if I have a friend over who wants to borrow something. I wonder how many books I'd have if I didn't share them quite so freely, haha. It kind of warms my heart when I'm over at someone else's house and see a book I lent them though.
In my dream home I'd do the built-in bookcases and the rolling ladder for sure. One of my friends did that in a house she built and I am obsessed, it's the nicest office ever.
I often thought it would be nice to have one room that was a library. Supplied with comfortable chairs with lighting behind them. It would be away from the hub bub of the rest of the house.
I like the rolling ladder idea.
This is in my future dream home. But I always end up on my bed reading regardless.0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »My mom just texted me...
A little back story - our beach house had some very steep, shallow-tread stairs. Everyone that used an upstairs bedroom ended up falling/slipping down those stairs during our stay. My mom turned her ankle when she fell. That was our last day there, so July 24th.
Back to the text - she says her ankle is still bothering her. My 12-year-old son made her an ice pack, and was currently in the kitchen, making my mom lunch.
AWWWWwwww, all the feelz! I'm raising a good kid!
I have zero doubt you are an awesome mom. How could your son not be great.4 -
MelissaPhippsFeagins wrote: »quiksylver296 wrote: »I am remodeling the rest of my house... I have to take some pics for you guys. Everything I own is piled into the middle of the rooms, its a total mess. I have like 2 feet of space to walk around in in a path and like a 4' x 2' square on my bed to sleep on.
That sounds stressful. I bet it's going to be amazing when you're done!
It actually doesn't bother me that much, but I have a friend who moved in for the summer (staying away for a week or 2 while this goes on) and she keeps commenting on how much stuff I have and that I am a hoarder of books. In the meantime I have donated and thrown out so much stuff to make room for her I find it a bit annoying. And stressful.
If she comments one more time on the number of books I have I am telling her to go back to living with Jean on her air mattress in her 1 bedroom apartment and leave my spare bedroom and extra bathroom I am letting her live in rent free!
I did sort of tell her to back off a week or so ago, so hopefully she took the hint. She is 74 so its like living with my mother....
Your houseguest is not to be trusted! There is no such thing as too many books!!!
Completely agree. They are like food, water and shelter. One of Maslow's essential needs.1 -
My book situation is out of control, they are currently crammed everywhere possible (including in multiple layers on bookshelves so I can't even see half of them) and still in boxes in our basement but I can't bring myself to get rid of them or stop buying them. I buy and read tons of ebooks too but I still like to have actual books for stuff like vacations and travel - I hate relying on my phone or ereader or tablet battery so I always have backup real books and sometimes I don't want to be staring at a screen. I'm also really into audiobooks, I listen when I run or on walk/bike commutes and long road trips.
I'm funny with them though, if someone wants to read one of mine or needs it for something I have no problem lending or giving it away and never seeing it again. I'm not sure why I don't mind but for some reason I'm Book Santa and will just give them out to anyone who asks. I did it a lot with my university textbooks if I knew people who were taking courses right after me with the same prof, and I still do it today if I have a friend over who wants to borrow something. I wonder how many books I'd have if I didn't share them quite so freely, haha. It kind of warms my heart when I'm over at someone else's house and see a book I lent them though.
In my dream home I'd do the built-in bookcases and the rolling ladder for sure. One of my friends did that in a house she built and I am obsessed, it's the nicest office ever.
I am the opposite. I know every book, where it is, and am psycho about them. No creased spines or bent pages or I replace them. I have eased up on that as I've aged but I used to be a nutcase when I was young about it. No one wanted to borrow my books! 4 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »We went last night to pick up my son's last Optimist football helmet. Last year of Optimist. Bittersweet! I love being team mom and my husband loves coaching, so that is bitter. But he'll be playing school ball next year, so he'll go straight to practice after school and I won't have to rush around getting him to practice, and dinner cooked, etc, so that's sweet!
I never heard of optimist football. Is the like pee wee?0 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »MissKalhan wrote: »Books are life! I'm currently devouring (as in I bought it yesterday and I'm almost done....) the newest Harry Potter installment, which is a rehersal script for the play that's coming out. I was away camping for 5 days and finished two books during that time, I cannot fathom not enjoying reading.
I almost bought it, until I opened it up and saw it was in script form. I didn't think I'd enjoy that much. I'll probably buy a used copy when I can find one.
I saw it but didn't go get it. I probably won't now. You'll have to tell us how it is, Victoria.0
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