Seven Weird Things

Some time ago, I was told by my sister that I have to post Seven Weird Things About Me. Since I'm new to blogging, I decided I should follow the rules and not argue too much. So what follows are seven weird things. If you don't find them weird, please let me know and I will feel slightly relieved. Now, I know that some of these things I find weird can be explained by modern medicine/science/Psychology 101 class, but since I've never been good in any of those topics, I will still consider them weird.

1) I can watch CSI (my favourite show) while eating dinner, which is how my schedule usually plays out, and not be sickened by the bugs, blood, bullets, or broken bones that pop up all over the place on that show. However, if anyone (especially my sisters) start to tell a story about what either of them learned while studying to be a nurse or midwife, I will become lightheaded, nauseated, and need to leave the room. Which leads me to #2 . . .

2) When I was young, perhaps 6 or 7 years old, my mother took all us girls (I have two sisters, for those of you who've forgotten) to have our check-ups at the same time. My younger sister, 3 or 4 at the time, had to have blood drawn. She was just as quiet and calm as can be, sitting on my mother's lap and not crying at all. I, however, was on the other side of the room, pacing up and down and feeling very nauseated as I watched the blood being drawn. And the next thing I remember is the nurse waking me up (for I had fainted), and giving me orange juice. Which leads me to #3 . . .

3) Just a few months ago, I had to go into my doctor's office for a check-up, and I was told I would have blood drawn. Now, I had long since calmed down when it came to blood being drawn. I still become a little apprehensive because, unfortunately, I have horribly weak and small veins and nurses have a difficult time sticking needles in me (please see #4). That morning the nurse just couldn't find a strong vein and asked me to come back next week, after drinking lots of water beforehand, as that might plump up the veins. I walked out to the main desk to schedule an appointment for blood drawn, took out my Day Planner, and nearly fainted. The reception nurse took me into a room and had my lie down and fetched the nurse and a student doctor. The nurse was asked how much blood she drew and she looked at me oddly and said, "None."

4) I would like to give blood. I think it's a polite and selfless act. However, I have never been able to donate, since my veins are too weak (please see #3). The one and only time I attempted to do so, the nurse couldn't find a vein big enough, gave me cookies anyway, and sent me on my way.

5) I think one of the best love songs of all time involves a vegetable singing about cheeseburgers.

6) I think (and I know I am joined by Jayne in this opinion) that Jason Issacs is a great actor. No, that's not the weird part. The weird part is that Jayne and I will just swoon when we see him with long hair. Any other role, he's just fine; but put him in a long wig (see below) and he's devine! Below, and on the left, is J.I. in Peter Pan, and on the right, he is Lucius Malfoy in the upcoming Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.























7) I am allergic to apples. And bananas, but from what I understand, the itchy and/or dry mouth after eating a banana is fairly common. I have yet to meet anyone else who is allergic to apples.


So now you (all out there in the blogosphere) know the weird things about me. I can't think of anyone to tag, since I don't think many people read this blog. However, if RickLibrarian would like to take up the suggestion, I would be happy to learn more about him.

Done with Reader's Advisory

As you have most likely noticed, there has been a lull in my posts. That is because, as I mentioned earlier this year, I had been posting book reviews because of an assignment for my Reader's Advisory class. The class has now ended (yes, I did pass) and unfortunately I do not have the drive to write and post reviews on a regular basis. If you are wanting such a blog, I suggest you check out RickLibrarian, who is much more coherent than I.

Today I would like to leave you with my lingering thoughts on Reader's Advisory.

1) This is what I envision when I think of Reader's Advisory in a random Public Library.

Not only is it true to life, it's wonderfully acted by Fry & Laurie.

2) No matter what you suggest, the patron will always find some tiny thing not to their liking.

3) The real goal of the Librarian, I have always thought, is to teach the patron how to search for and find books on their own. Therefore I highly recommend Librarian's Booklist Search, created by RickLibrarian, which can be useful, as well as easy-to-use (keeping in mind the helpless patron).

4) Unshelved brilliantly depicts public library life. A few months ago, there was a run of strips regarding RA, and I've included the best here. For more, please travel here, here, here, and also here.