I think, if I could choose anything in the world to do, I would own an independent bookstore. A small, You've Got Mail-style Shop Around the Corner. And, actually, I'm watching that movie now. Every time I do, I'm reminded of how much I love books. Love bookstores. Love the quiet. Love the smell. Love the order. 
I especially love children's books. I've already started a collection for my not-yet-born bebes. (That makes me sound a little creepy.) Wait, let's be for real. That's what I say. What I mean is that I love to read children's books myself. I especially, especially love the Newbery and Caldecott winners. Who doesn't?
Anyway, the dream is kind of dumb, especially in this economy, but it's what I want. I would totally have kid's story time too. I'd have to host a book club. And I'd sell coffee, cause coffee goes in a bookstore. But I would serve it in real mugs on saucers, no paper cups. Oh, and I'd wear my glasses all the time too. Probably the red ones, just so I don't look too bookish. Girl's gotta protect her style, you know.
Ahhh, learning to embrace my inner nerd.
Friday, January 16, 2009
My Biggest Dream
Posted by Stephanie at 6:58 PM
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3 comments:
Oh my gosh, we are so on the same wavelength. Please let me work at your little independent bookstore. It would be the happiest place in the world. (And I love all the books from my childhood. I'm forcing them on my own children so I can reread them. Little House on the Prairie, Superfudge, Dancing Shoes...)
You should open a half priced books franchise-we need one here. It is a buyer and seller of used books with a coffee shop inside. And I'm actually being serious, google them and check out the concept.
I love the store in that movie, too, Stephanie! It's definitely in my dream world. Her apartment, too. You make me want to watch it again and I'm sure I can't get it here, but I realize that it's best watched with my sister anyway. I have a feeling the three of us could have a very successful nostalgic movie marathon.
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