Monday, October 13, 2008

It's like CRACK on paper...

I'm obsessed. What a shock! I know, I know - this ALWAYS happens. Not since the Harry Potter series have I been so sucked into a book - but now, this Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer has me ignoring the fact that the world is still turning. I started book one a little over a week ago - and have been reading a few pages here and there. Friday night I started REALLY getting to the good part - by Saturday morning I was nearly finished. I came into the lab on Saturday and while I was waiting for various things, read some more. Saturday night I finished book 1 - and without missing a beat - started book 2. By about 10:30 on Sunday morning I had finished book 2. Now - most normal people don't sit and read a 600 page book barely moving, annoyed by the fact that every couple of hours I had to STOP to pee...but hey, we all realized I was NOT normal a long time ago...let's move on. After I had finished book 2, I took a quick shower and headed out to the store. On the way there I had this slight feeling of panic - what was I going to do if they didn't have books 3 and 4? That's when I realized that I had a serious problem. I KNEW they had them, I had seen them earlier in the week sitting there on the shelves - and figured I would pick them up in a couple weeks when I finished the others (at that point, I was only a couple hundred pages into book 1 - and SOOO NAIVE!!) - but still, the thought that they MIGHT NOT BE THERE actually worried me. I'm telling you, it's sick. Luckily I got there and both books were waiting for me (yes, specifically for ME).


I went home, put my snuggly sweats back on (had to wear real clothes to the store - you never know who might be there, looking for a cute, somewhat crazy, but very very fun new girlfriend) and situated myself back on my couch. After another couple of hours of looking outside feeling guilty that I was wasting a perfectly gorgeous day sitting inside with my nose stuck in a book, I did what any rational, perfectly sane, incredibly thoughtful person would do - I went to the park, found a perfectly acceptable tree in the middle of the woods and planted my nose right back into my story - hey, give me a break, at least I was OUTSIDE enjoying the weather...(oh, and I was sure to change back out of my only-to-be-worn-in-the-privacy-of-home ugly sweats first).


After another couple hours I went home and made some dinner, forced myself to read the journal club article I needed to present the following morning - and then tried to go to sleep...but I couldn't...not without....just....a.....few......more.........chapters................and then it was 1AM. Hours had passed in what seemed like minutes. I got up this morning when my alarm went off the FIRST TIME so that I could get into the lab early and get stuff done - because I NEEDED to leave early - why?? Well silly, because I only have a couple hundred pages left in book 3 and I need to end this madness - the only way I see that happening - is to put my life on hold and just get this overwith. And I'm more than happy to do exactly that...


HA! See, I'm being rational....right? right?? anyone??? Okay, fine - I can't even type it with a straight face, how can I expect anyone to believe such nonsense?!?! Now, if you'll exuse me - my vampire friends are waiting to tell me the rest of their story...................like CRACK on paper...hello, my name is Gretchen, and I am addicted to these books. Admitting you have a problem is the first step, right?




5 comments:

Lil Kate said...

Of all of your addictions, this one might be the least of your worries. ;)

LabTech said...

LOL - you might be right. Still, at least I'm not addicted to illegal substances - everything I HAVE to have is completely "allowed" except for certain societal restrictions. ;)

tiffanyamiller.com said...

vampire crack, eh? hmm.. :)

MistressBioNerd said...

You know I was considering reading these books. Since Harry Potter ended, I've been without a saga to read. This blog post spurred me to get them... all. Yes, I bought all of them sight unseen from Amazon and yes, they are CRACK! Holy crap! I read the first 2 in 3 days! That includes taking time off to work 8 hours, etc. My sink has dirty dishes in it, my son and husband feel neglected, but wow! Anyway, I thank you. Don't think hubby and son do, but they'll get over it. At this rate, I'll be done with the whole series by Friday! She better just get moving with Midnight Sun or I'll have to hunt her down! Sorry for the long comment, but it had to be written. :P

LabTech said...

They are all incredible. I wasn't going to read the partial draft of Midnight Sun from her website but couldn't help myself...they are just incredible. My friend Lisa and I already have our tickets for the movie that comes out Friday - I fear that it will be highly disappointing, but even knowing that I HAVE to see it. It's amazing how addictive it all is!