knock me off my feet

today was s-p-l-e-n-d-i-f-o-r-o-u-s
why?
i went to my favourite secondhand cum rental bookshop
And i was waiting at the counter,about to pay
when this chinese lady came
[with her own stack of books which i could not help but notice contained romance novels,very like my own :)]
This lady smiled and told the cashier "I really liked the author you suggested to me last week"
on which the cashier herself replied "Yes,i've read all her books.She's great cuz her books combine romance and humour,and are very warm and touching"
Naturally,being the avid reader that i am[well romance novel reader lah if u will],i was very curious to know who was the so-called author that was being highly-spoken of
Imagine my suprise when it turned out to be none other than MY favourite author,
SUSAN ELIZABETH PHILLIPS!

By that time, i was already filled with glee and could hardly contain myself
So when the cashier asked the lady "Have you read her latest novel?"
I couldnt help but pipe in "Natural Born Charmer??"
Turns out it wasnt "Natural Born Charmer",but her previous novel "Match Me if You Can"
But my question had turned the whole thing into a three-way conversation of all things Susan Elizabeth Phillips

"Isn't she just grand?"
"Dont you think she's just funny?"
"Was'nt "Aint she sweet" great?"
"Thats the one with the teacher yes?"
"Oh!how about the one with the football?"
"Which of her books would you recommend to me?"

I walked out of the shop feeling twice as much happier then when i came in
and Oh,twice as much poorer too
but to be honest,the books there are waaayyy cheaper than kinokuniya
So i get MORE books for a LOWER price :)

But, i am now and officially broke person
with nary a penny to my name
But,im more happy i guess
that counts for a lot, n'est pas? *smiles*

p.s i waaant a claddagh ring!!! ...wouldnt it be super cool if it were my engagement ring? ;)