That didn't happen (although I was dangerously close to buying an Angry Bird costume), but I did pick up a few other things. I have to admit- despite the suspicious smell(s) that seem to lurk around certain corners and clothes racks, I do enjoy me a good thrift/second-hand store. Here's what I picked up:
1) BOOKS! I've been trying to get back into reading lately, something that I have been, besides textbooks, sorely lacking lately. (As in, the last 8-12 months....) I picked up 5 of them, which will hopefully motivate me to get some reading done. I was especially stoked to find a Douglas Adams book I'd never heard of before (The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul), but a stranger on the bus very eagerly (and nicely) noticed it on my way back and assured me it was "really awesome." Also, I got another book to add to my Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy collection, which brings my total to 3 of 5. Yay for majority! As for the other books, I've heard about The Hunger Games over and over in recent months (they're even making a movie of it!), so I figured I'd give it a read. I liked The DaVinci Code, so I picked up Dan Brown's Angels & Demons as well. Finally, I picked up a Stephen King novel. I've never actually read any of his works, so I'm kind of intrigued. So yeah... here's to getting me to read again! Also, if you have any suggestions, I really do want to start reading more, but my knowledge of good books is sorely limited, so comment below!
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2) The Big Chill OST. I actually already have most of this songs in my iTunes, but I couldn't help but pick this up when I saw it. I watched this movie with my parents once, when I was pretty little, and I was not a fan. At all. (In fact, the only movie I distinctly remember not enjoying more as a child was A Mighty Wind... also my parents' choice. Beware.) My point is, despite not particularly liking the movie, it has about the best soundtrack of any movie I've ever heard. Seriously, so good. I'm listening to it right now. It's so good, I think I want to give this movie a second chance.
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3) Grampa sweater. What is the best thing about second-hand stores? Buying old man sweaters, obviously. I picked up this baby yesterday. It's kind of itchy, kind of odd-patterned, murky colored, and a little shapeless. In other words, it's great. I'm wearing it now and finishing my 4th cup of tea of the day. O, the glamorous life of me.
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1. Throw away Dan Brown and Stephen King and Replace it with "Middlesex" and "Visit from the Goon Squad."
ReplyDelete2. That sweater is awesome. Keep your eyes on it or it might go missing from your closet.
Big Chill, one of the best movies ever. Give it another chance and yes, best soundtrack ever made.
ReplyDeleteI second the bus stanger's comment about the The Long Dark Tea Time of the Soul! Its so awesomely strange, as I'm sure you would have guessed. Did you know its actually the sequel to Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
ReplyDeleteI did not know that! But, after reading your comment, wikipedia has taught me many things about Douglas Adams that I did not know. I'm excited to read it!
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