(The following is only in fun....kind of.)
- I promise to be on my best behavior at BEA.
- I promise I will not grab 500 of the same book.
- I promise I will not rip on you for grabbing an extra for another blogger.
- I promise to be kind to those around me.
- I promise to never bite, push, or scratch no matter how much I want Carnival of Souls.
- I promise that I will not cut in line after line, but I also promise not to get so mad I want to pull my hair out if someone saves someone else a place.
- I promise not to rush the poor guy at the door who lets us into the show room.
- I promise not to brag about all the extra events I was invited to.
- I promise not to tackle the poor people at Harper Teen when they put out all the good stuff I want.
- I promise not to scream too loudly when I see Kristin Cashore (or John Green, or.....)
- I promise that I will not talk badly about all the other bloggers that I'm secretly jealous of because they got a copy of (fill in the blank) and I didn't.
- I promise I will not monopolize the conversations with publicists or authors.
- I promise I will talk to you if you come say hi! I would love that!
- I promise I won't give you dirty looks. If I do, it's probably dust in my eyes, or I'm wincing from all the blisters.
- I promise I won't assume that you're giving me dirty looks, but that you have dust in your eyes, or you're wincing from all the blisters.
- If I break any of these promises, I promise to forgive myself. If you break them, I promise to forgive you too.
- I promise to have a blast, and to hope that you have a blast too!
See you soon!
These are wonderful. I love how you say you will forgive yourself and others too. That is so generous. I hope I run into you and have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteMe too!! Please come and say hi if you see me!!
DeleteI promise not to hide in a corner and avoid talking to people xD.
ReplyDeleteHaha, oh good one! Are you pretty shy, then? :D YOU MUST COME SAY HI!!
DeleteI promise the same thing :) The urge is strong, but I'll do my best this year!
DeleteI promise this too. I want to be a lot more outgoing this time, without traumatising people...too much.
Deletehaha yes, no biting is an important one!
ReplyDeleteYeah, especially if you want friends. haha
DeleteAndye this is a great list. I promise to behave as well and of course if I see you I will say hey.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely say hi! :D
DeleteThat is so funny! Hope you have a great time at BEA! I'm completely jealous!
ReplyDeleteHa, thanks! Wish you could join us there! Hold down the fort at home till we get back! :D
DeleteYou know, we are suppose to be a team. If you are going to be making all these promises, you should inform me or something. I'm not sure how I feel about people cutting in line, well I might want to punch someone. Hey how about we do "Good Cop - Bad Cop"... Now that sounds like a plan!
ReplyDeleteKarma will punch them in the face for you. True story.
DeleteI think for you, Amy, I should have added, I will socialize. :P
DeleteThat is a great list. I wish I could be at BEA too. Hopefully next year. Have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteI really wish you could too! I would have loved to see you!
DeleteHaha love this! And yes I promise. Hope to see you there!
ReplyDeleteYES!! I hope to see you!
DeleteHow about you promise to come to TX and pick me up before you go. LOL ;) Have fun guys! Wish I was there to hang out with you guys.
ReplyDeleteLove this! And also...
ReplyDelete"I promise I won't give you dirty looks. If I do, it's probably dust in my eyes, or I'm wincing from all the blisters."
Made me think of this Juno quote: "Your little girlfriend gave me the stinkeye in art class yesterday. Paulie: And I doubt she gave you the stinkeye that's just how her face looks, you know? That's just her face."
Omigosh I love this post. The HarperTeen thing made me lol. I remember at ALA midwinter when there was that mad rush on Sunday...total craziness! I feared for my life. :O A bit worried about being trampled on at BEA with the stories I've heard since that is supposed to be way crazier than ALA. Also, I met you briefly in January at ALA but I didn't really get to talk to you. I'd love to say hi at BEA. :)
ReplyDeleteSo funny! Le sigh no BEA for me... work has been crazy.
ReplyDeleteI took the pledge! Now if we can get every single other blogger to do it as well, imagine how peaceful BEA would be...
ReplyDeleteLOL! That post is the best thing I have read in ages. Have a great time Andye, be safe and have a good time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for making me laugh even though I'm a bit jealous. ;) have a wonderful time for all of us not there!
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