What, me read?

Aug 16, 2010 12:11

So today at the office, YET AGAIN, I had a passive-aggressive comment about my reading habits. I was early for a meeting, so I brought a book, because, you know, I READ and shit, and I hate to just sit there staring into space waiting. But I guess that's what the genpop of the world does? Anyway, I'm reading, and this one woman from marketing says ( Read more... )

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pbprincess August 16 2010, 17:09:48 UTC
I saw the link to your lj on facebook and decided to friend you. It's been a while since someone I knew in rl has been added, so it's a little odd to be revealing my secret lair, but there you are. Mostly I blather on about my day to day stuff, with occasional book reviews/rants/links for colour.

--Lisa

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lonesome_crow August 16 2010, 20:19:00 UTC
Sadly, the world is full of illiterate asshats.

Because I'm curious, what book were you reading?

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reading kelpqueen August 16 2010, 20:21:16 UTC
I was actually re-reading Charlaine Harris's Dead Until Dark, because the HBO show True Blood has gotten so dumb and irritating I needed a reminder as to why I liked the books. But the co-worker couldn't tell what I was reading--and of course I wouldn't share. It would only lead to further condescending comments.

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Re: reading lonesome_crow August 16 2010, 20:26:57 UTC
Yeah, most times I'd rather not engage in the small talk. I'm lucky though because my family, friends, and co-workers are all avid readers.

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