Mandatory Reading: Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari

Hey Aziz, I am so sorry. Sorry that I underestimated your skill as a writer, sociologist, and absolutely crush worthy dude. Seriously, my bad. I picked up your book expecting it to be a hilarious jaunt through the modern mess of dating, and you know what…it was, BUT while lulled into a sense of giggly curiosity…he blinded me with SCIENCE!

What…whaaa…where did all of this sexy science come from? I started reading it for a laugh and wound up fully enthralled by your thorough dissection of the way that our constant connection to technology has expanded our romantic universe, for better and worse.

Everyone between the ages of 16 and 66 should read this book, if only to set a base knowledge of the do’s and don’ts of dating. My eyes have been opened to the myriad of mistakes I’ve made over the years, while somehow remaining ‘date-able’ to the male public at large. To any men that I have texted immediately seemingly in an overly-eager fit, I was probably just trying to curb the likely conclusion that I would forget to text you back and feel like a jerk. Sorry for that, misunderstanding rectified… I’ll just set an alarm or something to remind me in 48 hours.

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Aziz, I cannot thank you enough. My romantic endeavors are forever changed by your enlightening book. I feel like perhaps I am a little late to the party/ bandwagon, but I assume there is plenty of room to pile on the praise.

Look me up if you’re ever in Seattle, but like a week in advance so I can properly allow time to tame my excitement.

J

Relics; Antique Books

Searching through stacks of old books makes me feel like Indiana Jones. No, I don’t need a dirty fedora or a whip (though I would love that!) to evoke the aura of treasure hunting… just an antique store and my best friend. She reads, I peruse the piles and find inspiration among the pages taking quick snaps of whimsical covers or funny titles.

My Temple of Doom...
My Temple of Doom…

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That copy of Call of the Wild is over 100 years old. 

DSC02213Swirly and unique font. Vivid blue. Regal looking crest in the corner. ‘Price 75 Cents’

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DSC02207DSC02202Periwinkle spine design with a light kelly green cover.

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I think this last one has given me the most inspiration. The dark navy blue with pink and gold. ..and the title, “Anything Can Happen.” I actually bought this book. For $5.99, I decided I couldn’t live without it.
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