If overdue books are the worst thing that people think about you, you're doing okay. I wish I could say that about myself.
Like Nora said -- it's something you care about. Don't worry about projecting that onto everyone else.
It's like, in the middle of all this, I'm paranoid that you'll think I don't like poetry.
Buffy ,'Empty Places'
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§ ita § - Jan 17, 2006 7:48:37 am PST #4792 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Ginger - Jan 17, 2006 7:49:27 am PST #4793 of 10001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I just view overdue library books as an opportunity to donate to the library.
Betsy HP - Jan 17, 2006 7:49:59 am PST #4794 of 10001
If I only had a brain...
ita, how did the krav people react to your PT's call?
beth b - Jan 17, 2006 7:54:07 am PST #4795 of 10001
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I work at a libray. We only care about overdue books if a) you refuse to pay the fine b) lots of people are waiting for them.
signed,
spends 5 out of 7 days at the library and always has overdue books.
vw bug - Jan 17, 2006 7:56:13 am PST #4796 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
One of them is microfiche. As soon as we get a copy card, I'm gonna go print that out. Then, tomorrow I'll meet with the leads on the project and see what needs to be copied. I'll be in longer tomorrow, so I'll be able to sit at the copy machine and take care of what we need.
These little things are how I know I'm really not doing well. I'd been much better about dealing with this kind of stuff. I'll get better again, but cleaning up the mess is always a challenge when you're not at top speed.
amych - Jan 17, 2006 7:59:53 am PST #4797 of 10001
Now let us crush something soft and watch it fountain blood. That is a girlish thing to want to do, yes?
My sympathies, vw, because this:
cleaning up the mess is always a challenge when you're not at top speed.
is absolutely true. I know we can't return your books for you, but if there's anything else we can do (venting, handholding, threatening goons....) just ask.
brenda m - Jan 17, 2006 8:01:55 am PST #4798 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
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vw bug - Jan 17, 2006 8:02:03 am PST #4799 of 10001
Mostly lurking...
Ok. Just scheduled the meeting with the project lead to go over the books. So, that's set up for tomorrow. Little steps in the right direction.
I'm off to copy microfilm and fiche. Wish I would have brought my iPod!
§ ita § - Jan 17, 2006 8:02:26 am PST #4800 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Betsy, as far as I know, word hasn't gotten to anyone with pull. I have a little knot in the pit of my stomach (because he has access to more influential people), but I intend to ride this out with both insouciance and determination.
WindSparrow - Jan 17, 2006 8:03:06 am PST #4801 of 10001
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Although, all of the overdue library books are just sitting on my desk for the whole world to see and know that I fucked up. Ugh.
vw, I once had books out from my uni's library for so long that they charged my school account with the business office for replacing them - then when I finally brought them back, credited my account. They were so happy to see those books, they didn't even fine me. Not that I recommend this to you. If anyone gives you any grief (above the late fee) blame the asthma for depriving your brain of oxygen.
Do me a favor, please. Don't say anything to yourself about this that is harsher than what you would say to a beloved friend if it had been their mistake. You would never dream of being so mean to Emily as you are to yourself.