#1176
Posted: 2/9/06 at 11:27am
Did you finish the book, skittles?
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The Official Adam Pascal Love Thread, part six — Page 48
#1177
Posted: 2/9/06 at 11:35am
Yup. Slowly but surely. I kept having to stop to kind of reflect on what I had just read and what I knew was coming up. I couldn't just barrel through it like I normally read, because my mind kept wandering. It's like, so many parts of it were so familiar, like with Jonathan and everything, but then the focus would shift and it would be about his mom. It was just mind-boggling to think this was all going on at the same time.
Like a firework unexploded
Wanting life but never knowing how
Wanting life but never knowing how
#1178
Posted: 2/9/06 at 11:37am
I'm up to the mr. and mrs. smith chapter. The last one was really sad with his friend.
#1179
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:22pm
Ok, I'm up again. I hate not having the book. I would really like to be reading it, hearing you all talk about it makes me want it. And although you don't realize it, you're kinda giving things away to me. I don't know what the chapters are, and when you're all saying what parts you're on and go into a little description it gives a little away. Not that there's much to spoil, seeing as how it's Anthony's life, and I know what's going to happen with it. And I know it's going to be sad, seeing as how this was a difficult time in his life. But if you could just stick to the chapter titles or something and leave at that, I'd be grateful. I understand you all want to share, and I don't want to take that away from you, it seems like one of those books that are so powerful you just have to share it with someone. I think what it boils down to is I'm stressed out with school, and jealous of everyone who has the book, and those going to meet people. Sorry, for the rant.
#1180
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:46pm
And I've killed the thread.
#1181
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:48pm
Sorry, CS. We shall all zip our little (or rather, big) mouths. I promise you though - I really don't think you'll feel *that* spoiled going in. There's tons of stories and such that no ones know and we definitely havn't mentioned.
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
#1182
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:50pm
No one has really mentioned anything specifically. I would just rather read things through the context of his book. He's got such a way of writing that I'd rather read it that way. Not that any of you are horrible writers/speakers. I think it's mainly jealousy though, I want it *whines*.
#1183
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:51pm
*pat pat*
I recognize the addiction to being alive.
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#1185
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:54pm
*hugs Snowbird*
When do you think you'll be able to get the book?
ETA: If your local bookstores don't have it, you can try Amazon.ca: http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743269764/qid=1139507701/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/702-8597235-5091240
When do you think you'll be able to get the book?
ETA: If your local bookstores don't have it, you can try Amazon.ca: http://www.amazon.ca/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743269764/qid=1139507701/sr=8-1/ref=pd_ka_0/702-8597235-5091240
"There was this one time an alarm went off - it was in the middle of '24.' That's just wrong. Everyone knows everyone was watching '24' at that time."
--NYU student quoted in the Washington Square News about students ignoring the frequent fire alarms in dorms
Updated On: 2/9/06 at 12:54 PM
#1186
Posted: 2/9/06 at 12:56pm
Not until the 16th at the earliest. The city I'm in right now is too small, and the one real bookstore doesn't have it.
#1187
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:13pm
I'm hopiing my copy arrives today - Amazon sent me a shipping notice a few days ago. Sorry CS! I know how you feel though. All these references are making me very curious. Meanwhile, I'm a total wreck from not sleeping last night. My sleep schedule is all messed up.
#1188
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:17pm
My sleep schedule is all messed up too Chloe. Tuesday night I didn't fall asleep until 6 am. And last night I didn't fall asleep until 4 am. I was doing so well, but I've been like this for over a year. My dad thinks I should see a doctor about it, but I don't want to start using sleeping pills.
BBG, I've tried Amazon, but without a credit card I can't get anything.
BBG, I've tried Amazon, but without a credit card I can't get anything.
#1189
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:20pm
My sleep schedule has been completely blown to smithereens, although that's to be expected when I alternate between having to wake up at 6 AM for an 8 AM class and not having a class until 2 PM.
"There was this one time an alarm went off - it was in the middle of '24.' That's just wrong. Everyone knows everyone was watching '24' at that time."
--NYU student quoted in the Washington Square News about students ignoring the frequent fire alarms in dorms
#1190
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:21pm
CS, my heart is very sad for you (and everyone else who doesn't have it yet). *hugs*
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#1191
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:23pm
It's about the same with me. I guess I have a body clock that wants the day to be 27 or 28 hours long instead of 24. Given the least little push I stay up until 1 or 2, and then it keeps getting later. Since I work on and off (free-lance), there's ample opportunity to get off schedule.
#1192
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:27pm
Even when I have my alarm clock set for 6, I often don't manage to get to bed until after 1. If I don't have to be awake at a specific time, it's even worse. And once I go to bed late one day, my body has a hard time going to bed earlier the next day.
"There was this one time an alarm went off - it was in the middle of '24.' That's just wrong. Everyone knows everyone was watching '24' at that time."
--NYU student quoted in the Washington Square News about students ignoring the frequent fire alarms in dorms
#1193
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:41pm
you have to tire yourself out so that by the end of the day your exhausted.
#1194
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:42pm
But, but... that might involve GETTING UP FROM MY COMPUTER!
#1195
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:43pm
Mel, I've tried that theory it doesn't work.
#1196
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:46pm
it always works for me, if you go to bed really late and then set your alarm clock really early, you'll be tired all day and by night it'll be easier to fall asleep.
#1197
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:48pm
It might work tonight, since I got virtually no sleep. I just have to keep myself from taking a six hour nap now.
#1198
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:50pm
I worked in a factory all summer. I got up at 6 to start work by 7. I also was taking a summer course that I had to take the 40 minute ride to Toronto for. So I had a very long week, and was exhausted every night by the time I got home. And I spent the whole summer that way, not sleeping. Which then became a problem because I developed my bus sleeping. Whenever I'm in a moving vehicle, I pass out. Which is a problem for short bus rides.
#1199
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:51pm
couldn't you also take nyquil or one of those meds that make you sleep?
#1200
Posted: 2/9/06 at 1:54pm
I don't want to become dependent on sleeping pills. Also NyQuil doesn't work for me when I'm sick, that could also be because I take it at the same time as steriods for my asthma, which probably counteracts it.
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