The post where I admit something truly embarrassing
When I was a kid I had three constant literary companions:
Nancy Drew: I had them all and read them over and over. In particular I liked The Mystery at Lilac Inn and The Mystery of the 99 Steps. Man, did I want to be Nancy Drew: great hair, cute boyfriend, awesome car, totally smart. I wish I'd kept the books for Holly (or Henry) to read. However, when I outgrew them, they were passed on to someone else who hopefully enjoyed them as much as I did.
Sweet Valley High: Man, did I want to be Jessica Wakefield: blonde, blue-eyed, gorgeous, not to mention completely shallow, but, whatever, she got all sorts of cute boys so did it really matter?
Archie Comics: Man, did I want Veronica's hair. Still do, as a matter of fact. Her money wouldn't hurt either. This is the one that's still a constant literary presence in our house. Whenever things get to be a bit overwhelming, or I've read too many heavy books, I reach for a Pals and Gals double digest and enjoy the trials and tribulations of high school in Riverdale. The stories are all different, and yet they never really seem to change. It's like chicken soup for me.
Last weekend Dave's mom asked if I'd heard about Archie proposing to Veronica and naturally my world came to a brief halt. I hadn't heard anything about it, and may I just say "WHAT?!?" and "GAH!!!" It so should be Betty. Actually, it shouldn't be either of them. They're supposed to stay in high school forever! My bitterness didn't deter me from pre-ordering the 6-issue story arc, thereby financially supporting this travesty. I'll be kicking myself the whole time I'm reading them, I'm sure.
Getting back to the chicken soup thing, you know what else I enjoy (or at least use to before I started going to bed at 8:30)? The Wizards of Waverly Place. Dave can vouch for that. Embarrassing but true. Apparently my tastes in certain things stagnated at the age of 12. You know what else is embarrassing but true? Holly is hanging out in her Moses basket happily entertaining herself while enjoying the sounds of Terminator 2 playing on the tv. My dad would be so proud.
Comments
When I met you you did have Veronica's hair. It looked good on you. So does your current blonde shaggy do.
Face it, you're just cute whatever!
I bet Archie and Veronica won't get married though. A proposal is one thing but something will come along and mess it up.
Posted by: Mel | August 29, 2009 11:23 AM
I was sent to get Terminator 2 on saturday but couldn't find it so I got Gigantic instead. He was not pleased.
Posted by: Megan | August 30, 2009 06:01 PM