I am on the hunt for a new book to read. I always hate asking people for recommendations because everyone turns into a shill for their favorite novel and I feel guilty if I have no interest or do not like it. Despite that, I am seeking the Internet’s help. I need a good read!

Go Katie, it’s your Birthday! Ok–my birthday was really yesterday but since I had to work I really didn’t get to celebrate it much. Originally I thought I wasn’t going to celebrate it at all and would just be spending quiet evening with my mother, little sister and step father at my favorite restaurant. Surprise!

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We all have little bad habits. Swearing, picking at any thing that remotely resembles a bump and the constant need to flip my hair are some of mine. The weather in San Diego has been so hot lately that my office has turned up the AC to keep all of us happy and in doing so, my cubicle has become an ice-cube. This is worse than when I worked at the grocery store. I had to start wearing long sleeves shirts and bringing jackets even though it is 100 degrees outside! The past few days I noticed I have picked up a bad little habit.

Yes–That is avocado and crumbs.

For some reason, I have starting wiping my after lunch hands on my shoulder! Who does that? I am not even sure when it started but for the past week I have used my shoulder pad (this jacket came from Dress Barn and is from the early 90’s) as a napkin. To be honest, I am not even sure I know how I am doing it. I try to wipe my hand on my shoulder and it doesn’t feel natural or comfortable. From now on, I will be hyper aware of my greasy mitts.

Someone brought me salt water taffy from Maine!