Guess who has Mockingjay?!

I Do!!!!

On my lunch break I popped over to Borders to pick up my copy of the 3rd and final book of the Hunger Games trilogy. I was surprised this morning to receive a 33% off coupon from Borders via email, so I thought it was destiny.

When I got there and went to check out, the girl at the register was so excited to sell me the book (she already had hers) that she found a 50% off coupon for me to use. The book ended up being about $8! I'd have paid much more.

I cannot wait to start reading. I probably won't come up for air until the middle of the night.

After getting the book, I happily strolled over to Noodles & Co to get some lunch. I was in the mood for something from their "Asian" menu. They have "Japanese Pan Noodles" that sounded good but I noticed the little chili pepper next to it indicating that is was spicy.

I really hoped I could get it without it being spicy. Here is our dialogue, paraphrased:

Noodle Girl: Can I help whose next?

Me: Hi, yes. Can I get the Japanese Pan Noodles, just not spicy?

NG: They aren't spicy.

Me: Well, your sign has a little pepper next to it saying that it is spicy.

(I point and she looks at the menu, for a really long time)

NG: Hmm, well I've had it before and its not spicy, and I like spicy food.

(At this point I probably made a bit of a face since I was thinking that is the exact opposite of convincing)

Me: Okay, I guess I'll try it. (Clearly I was convinced. Or, if not convinced, at least not dissuaded by her poor logic)

In the end, the noodles were fine (but spicy!) By the time I was finished, I definitely needed something to cool my mouth off. Luckily, we have some ice cream bars at work that did the trick.