Over the weekend, I read The Devil Wears Prada. I know, I know: not exactly fine literature, but you know what? I don't care. If I wait around to read fine literature, then well, I just don't read very often. I enjoyed it. Though I intended to learn nothing from it, it actually made me think about a few things: first, no matter how fashionable I think I am, I'm not. At all. (Not that that's a big deal.) Second, it made me realize what a cushy job I have and how much I like my co-workers. Third, it made me realize that I'm a really bad friend sometimes. I get so wrapped up me that I forget the relationships that make me who I am. Fourth, it made me really want a good latte. In fact, I've been to three local coffee shops and have been (of course) quite dissapointed. I think Milo's on 18th Street is the best of the 3, but I still want someone to make me a latte that is worthy of a habit. Oh, and one more thing the book reminded me of: success is relative.
I pick Mylo's too. But I still think we made better hot drinks at Bellisimo. Speaking of, did you ever think about how close we sat to a double-headed propane heater in plastic chairs with wool clothing on?
Posted by: Robbie at January 22, 2004 09:58 AMYeah, that definitely wins the "stupidest job I've ever had" award and I did it for 2 years! It didn't seem so bad at the time, but that's just because (in my mind) any job is better than looking for a job. Must have been the propane fumes getting to me...and my 8 daily shots of espresso.
Posted by: Christin at January 22, 2004 10:20 AMHey, will you let me borrow that book? I've been wanting to read it for a long time, but felt kinda bad spending the money to buy it.
In return, I'll bring you the latest airplane book I'm hyping--The Nanny Diaries,which, incedentally, involves quite a bit of Prada as well.
Posted by: Micah at January 22, 2004 10:43 AMActually, it came from the library and is on someone else's library card. I'll check the due date and if you promise to read it quickly, you can take it. But if you get it back late, I'll have to break your thumbs.
Posted by: Christin at January 22, 2004 11:05 AMMicah, I enjoyed the Nanny Diaries as well, although at times it hit a little too close to home. I could totally see myself wearing that Barney costume.
Posted by: Amy at January 22, 2004 09:15 PMwhat about the monkey
Posted by: Jessie Bessie at January 22, 2004 10:00 PMI heartily approve of the monkey, (your link didn't work for some reason) but I rarely have time for an hour round trip for a cup of coffee.
Posted by: Christin at January 23, 2004 08:18 AMAmy,
You have no idea how close to home The Nanny Diaries hit. Especially all the parts about organic food.
Posted by: Micah at January 23, 2004 12:41 PMToffee nut latte, new at barnes & noble! Am I a corporate slave or what?
Or am I just a low man on the coffee connoisseurs’ totem pole?
Posted by: Gray at January 24, 2004 03:04 AMWhere do I begin?!?! Ok- first- the coffee you guys made at Bellisimo was fantastic, not to mention the company of good friends, even if I spent my time helping some of them with their Logic assignments (a-HEM. You know who you are, ROBBIE). And, while I'm at it...the comment ab the propane tanks, plastic chairs, wool coats...yeah I nearly just sprayed latte, incidentally, all over my laptop. Must have been the fumes! Secondly- I have read both The Nanny Diaries, and The Devil Wears Prada. Each are entertaining reads- Amen and again, amen, to the nanny book hitting so close to home it's nearly painful,but kind of funny. I liked TDWP as well, but definitely favored TND for it's truth value. Just thought I'd contribute to the forum for the "Airport Bookstore" reading list. Here are a couple titles I picked up during my three hour layover in Cleveland over Christmas...The Feast of Love, by Charles Baxter (actually given to me by Gibbs), and The Virgin Blue, by Tracy Chevalier. Both worth reading...one's historical fiction (TVB), the other a sketch of characters in a community. (TFOL)
Posted by: Sarah at January 27, 2004 11:21 PM