Day 175: Books again

Sorry to be repetitive, but I started my next book tonight by Dorothy Whipple*, and it was one that had to be brought up from the archives (first printed in 1939). I opened the back cover to see when I had to return it, and I saw this. Now it's probably not right to say the last time the book was checked out was in 1982, as they probably computerized it all before too recently. But I still found it neat to think that someone had checked this book out in 1963 and here I am, 45 years later, checking out the very same book.

*Special thanks to Helen for bringing this amazing author to my attention! x

Day 174: The story of the the book and the mitten

So this evening I went to the library to pick up some books I had recalled and one I'd requested through inter-library loan (it came in from the University of Pennsylvania). I went to the library and got two and then went outside to wait for S. I took a few photos before he arrived. Then, we walked to the other library to get the book from Penn. We went back outside to wait for the bus, and at that point I realized I'd lost one of my mittens. So we walked back to the first library, where I found the mitten at the security desk. And when we were there, the security guard said we'd left the book from the second library at the other security desk. So we walked back to go find it. By the time all of this backtracking was over, we'd missed the regular bus, so we had to wait for ages to get the night bus. And this bus took a half an hour to get even close to the apartment, and then the driver made us get off and take yet another bus, which drove all the way around the neighborhood before we could get off. Frustrating. (But I did read the entire book and it was so worth it!)

Day 173: How cool would this be

We walked around quite a bit in the city today and stopped in at a furniture store in the neverending quest to furnish the apartment. We went to this crazy huge store with antiques and Asian type things (all way overpriced) but I so wanted this amazing pavilion-type thing. I was dreaming of just spending all day in there with my tea and my books and my pillows and blankets. How awesome would that be? Sadly, it was a little out of my price range ($7,200 I think).

Day 172: Tap

We went to the city to attend a tap dance event. February 14 was Gregory Hines' birthday, and the foundation that he co-founded screened the film Tap to celebrate and to kick off their fundraising campaign. They are hoping to raise money to set up a center for tap dance in the city. It was very cool as there were a lot of old famous dancers who attended the night. We didn't get a chance to stick around afterwards as we had to rush off to dinner.

Day 171: Another cool thing about my office

There's a lovely little vintage store right down the street. I've only been in once, but it looks like it has some good pieces. I nearly bought a gorgeous coat but the last thing I need is yet ANOTHER vintage winter coat. Amazingly enough I restrained myself.

Day 170: Ouch

My coworker went out to his car at lunch time to pick up some food, and when he got in and closed the door, the back window shattered! Poor guy. We went out to help him cover it up with some garbage bags before he drives home.

Day 169: Sunset

It was still sunny when I left work this evening, and we took advantage of the warm weather to have ice cream and walk across the green to the library. We noticed the sunset lighting up the clouds right as we reached the library steps and were finishing our ice cream. Hooray for sunny days and warm evenings!

Day 168: My new microwave

It's hard to believe I haven't had a microwave since October! But as I had been travelling and then in Chicago for the holidays, it didn't seem like such a big issue. We quickly realized that we needed one, but then I couldn't find one I liked much. They were all too big, too small, too white, or too red (since when did they start making red microwaves?). Anyway last weekend we made a promise that we WOULD buy one. We searched and searched and I finally found one I could live with. At first I didn't much care for the silver racing stripes but now I think it's kind of retro.

Day 167: More tales from the bus

White go-go boots on the bus ride home! Don't see that often in New Haven.

Day 166: Dancers in motion

Tonight I went to the swing and blues practicum on campus. It is basically just an organized night of dancing. I didn't realize they had a tango class on before swing, so I watched that for a bit and then went up to swing and blues. I met some nice people there and danced quite a bit. Good fun.