This has been the summer for reconnecting with people from my past. And by a bizarre act of nature, they all seem to have the same name. Let me explain. About 8 weeks ago I went to my 10 year high school class reunion. While there I met someone from my class that I hadn’t really interacted with before. His name is Jake (and he reads this blog every now and then so I am sorry if you hate that I am writing this) and a friendship was formed over discussions about KCRW, Lake Wobegon, and Pagliai’s Pizza. I never imagined I would make a friend at my 10 year class reunion.
Cut to yesterday. An email appeared in my inbox and I did a double take on the name. Titled “An Old Friend”, I was floored to see that Jake (my old boyfriend from like 8 years ago) had found my email. In a recent conversation he had about Iowa City, my name had been brought up, and with the help of the grapevine, he got my email address. And just like that the past shifted into the present.
Now I don’t think I know anyone else by the name of Jake, but if I do, I have a feeling that he will appear (or reappear) within the next few weeks.
On a different note, I am halfway through Freakanomics. It’s very interesting and I would definitely recommend it. But I need a suggestion for my next book to read. And no, I don’t even want to pretend to attempt reading Infinite Jest.
4 comments:
please read the other boleyn girl by Phillipa Gregory
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isn't that like a 600 page book? you know how much i fear commitment. that is why i refuse to buy Infinite Jest, which is like 3,000 pages long (ok, i may be exaggerating a little bit)
i need a small book. i can't commit to anything over 250-300 pages.
The Sister of the Travelling Pants is excellent! And you and i like the same genres
take it from me... a great book!
mom (a.k.a. "Jake")
i spoke with Jake today and he is living large in Johnston. It was great to hear from him. He is still working in biolabs, ended up happily marrying Jenn, and loves living in Iowa.
Old friends are the best.
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