Dear 1 person waiting
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
United States
December 3, 2019 7:58am CST
I see you there, vigilantly waiting until the book gets returned and you are able to borrow it. I know you must check periodically to see if it's available yet. I know your pain. You've found it, you think it sounds like a book you'd love to read, and you're anxious to get started. I understand that struggle.
I'm here to tell you that I read a few chapters each day, and I am trying to read it as fast as I can. I think you'll enjoy it. I certainly know I have. Just be patient a little longer, I have around 150 pages to go and then it will be yours to read.
Sincerely,
The person currently reading the book you have on hold.
**I just thought I'd start the day off with a silly discussion. While there are lots of people who anxiously await a new episode of their favorite show, I am the type to anxiously await a new book from a favorite author. Or, in general, await a book order, the next time I can go to the thrift store etc.
How is your day so far?
Do you prefer to read, or are you a t.v. watcher?
Do you listen to any podcasts?
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
3 Dec 19
Definitely prefer reading to watching TV.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Same here! In fact, I'd say I watch the most television when at a friend's house. Her husband loves to watch television and so I'll sit there and watch it. I would read, but I can't read when there is noise in the background.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
3 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum That's about the only time I watch TV as well. I do watch one show online, though.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@BarBaraPrz I used to keep up with Mountain Men but I don't do that anymore. I do watch American Horror Story every time it comes out though.
Don't get me wrong, the shows my friend's husband watches are great and I'd probably watch them too, but I just don't turn on the television often. When I do turn on the t.v., it's to go to youtube.
I prefer to visualize the characters myself and the setting as well.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
3 Dec 19
I love this discussion!!! I've been that person waiting and also the person reading while someone else is waiting. The last book I read was from the library and now my daughter is reading it before it has to go back.
I love to read and I'm an avid tv watcher. Reading is my quiet time while tv I can crochet while I watch so I don't feel as if I'm just sitting in front of the tv.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@Marilynda1225 We have to renew ours every three years now. I have had about three. One when i was a child, another when I was a young adult and then again now. I like to own my books, but I think this is a good way to read new books without necessarily spending any money. Though I feel like I'll end up buying a few that I do read.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
I've just recently started using the library again. It had been so long that I had to get a new library card. I plan to just use the e-library for now, but maybe I'll borrow physical copies of books in the future.
My mom used to crochet but I was so young that I don't remember if she did so while watching the telvision.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum I need to get a new library card too. Right now I'm using my daughters . Like you it's been so long since I borrowed a book my card needs to be renewed. But I still like to own my books either physical ones or downloaded.
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Dec 19
Love the post good way to start the day off. I love to read and I will probably be doing some later today nothing much going on today
@Tina30219 (82978)
• Onaway, Michigan
7 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum Enjoy it I wish I had someone to do cookie exchanges with and other things with all my friends I did that stuff with don’ t live by me and our car would not make it to them.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Dec 19
I am reading a new (to me) book now by Greer McCallister. I'd like to get finished with it before the weekend where I probably won't pick out another book to read. This weekend is cookie / gift exchange day so I won't have time to read, unfortunately.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
7 Dec 19
@Tina30219 Maybe you could plan it one year and take a bus or train to them instead. That would be a fun little gathering. Maybe you could make it into a weekend adventure of shopping and sight seeing too.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Yes, and I love finding new authors to love.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
4 Dec 19
@LadyDuck Yes, it's like meeting a new friend to me. Like a treasure all my own.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
4 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum I am so glad when I discover a new one that I like.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
5 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum
A very interesting post and thanks for sharing it with us here.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
5 Dec 19
I was feeling rather silly when I first wrote this post. I feel silly now for having wrote it. 
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Yes, it can be hard to find time to read books. I find that I can only sneak an hour or so a day, sometimes less.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@amitkokiladitya Oh yes, I understand that completely. That is why I am on here. I have decided to try to be on here several times a day. I have other small tasks that earn me money as well, and I do those throughout the day.
I am near to paying off one debt and I want to get it finished by next month.
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@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
3 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum yes . I need money so keep working the whole day
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
4 Dec 19
Yes, it sometimes hard to wait if there is a book you really want to read! Day so far is good I guess..I just got up a few minutes ago. I enjoy reading, but lately I seem to be more into movies, TV
@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
4 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum Happily, I am about done with Christmas shopping. I may grab a gift or two..that reminds me since I am going to the post office today..I should send some..but not really in the mood. It can wait a little while anyway.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
4 Dec 19
I get into stints where I watch more t.v. than I read as well. I hope you have a good day. I just got back from doing part of my Christmas and my grocery shopping.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
4 Dec 19
@snowy22315 The only thing I need to do is get the stuff to make Potato Candy and some cookie stuff.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
I agree with you, thrift book shopping is so fun and you find some real gems sometimes. I try to never judge a book by it's cover because some of the best thrift store books have had the ugliest covers.
I am only using the libraries e-book service.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Yes, I am definitely the same way. Reading is much more entertaining for me.
@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
3 Dec 19
Thanks for the laugh! Those of us who like to read and often get books from the library totally get it.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
I've finally started using the library again, atleast the e-library and there are several books that I would have borrowed but I would have to wait. Instead of doing that, I just found one I could read right away and didn't bother putting myself on the list of holds.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
I am subscribed to several podcasts but haven't sat down to really listen to them. One I do intend to binge is called Lore and it covers some of the more grotesque parts of history.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
@WorDazza I agree with you there. I actually may be getting a bluetooth speaker from a friend for Christmas. This, I think, will allow me to listen to the podcasts while I do other things about the house.
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
3 Dec 19
@ScribbledAdNauseum The trouble these days is there is just so much stuff out there it's impossible to get the time to listen to everything that looks interesting.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
We all have our different preferences. You watch a lot of good movies so that you can recommend them to others.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
3 Dec 19
i like to listen to books in the car, read books and watch TV. Podcasts all the time. So the answer fo me is just, yes.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
No podcasts you could recommend?
I don't do many audiobooks but I am considering trying some from the chirp service.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104615)
• United States
3 Dec 19
TV is okay every once in awhile. I think it is enjoyed better with friends. Don't you agree?
