The book I intended to buy at this time was Founding Brothers by Joseph J. Ellis. I recently read my AP Government teacher's copy and loved it. I enjoy the American Revolution and I love Alexander Hamilton, who happened to be commented on quite a bit in that book. So, I walked in to Borders and went directly to the History section, where I found Founding Brothers without a problem. But it was as I exited the History section that I had a problem. I looked up at a random game shelf in the middle of the store. Among other unnoticeable items, there was something that immediately caught my eye and held my attention. It was a little something I like to call The Office Trivia Game. (I like to call it that because that is what it is.) I was drawn toward the aforementioned game like I was a magnet and it was some kind of metal that attracts magnets. I pulled the game off the shelf and held it. I looked hungrily on the familiar photos of cast members and laughed softly at the quotes and questions shown as examples of the game cards. It was at that moment that I knew I must have this game. I am generally a very practical person, but I threw practicality back onto its shelf in the History section and gripped The Office Trivia Game tightly. I then impetuously strode up to the cash register and bought the enticing game.
I am very happy with my spontaneous purchase. I look forward to playing it with my friends who are almost as obsessed with The Office as I am. However, a part of me feels guilty. Have I shown that I value entertainment over knowledge? Have I betrayed my dear Alexander Hamilton for Jim Halpert? I certainly hope not. I believe that I can be loyal to both. But in choosing The Office Trivia Game over Founding Brothers, did I fail some sort of life-altering test? I don't know. I just don't know.
5 comments:
Fabulous. Simply fabulous. Refreshing. Although Founding Brothers is a great book, I must say, I don't know why you'd want to purchase a copy of a book you had just completed (and likely would never read again). But then, I don't know. Maybe you would have. In any case, bravo. And I look forward to playing the trivia game. That is all.
Thank you, Brendan. For your information, I would read it again (probably as a teacher) and I would like a copy to lend cherished students such as myself. : )
I also look forward to playing the trivia game with you - you're the only one who could possibly beat me. ; )
So, the question is: who do you love more? Jim Halpert who is fictional, or Alexander Hamilton, who is dead? The answer to this question could be the dawning of a new era in your life!!!
Aagh! It's too much pressure! I can't decide! This question will plague me for the rest of my existence! Thanks a lot, Josh.
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There are two blogs that deal with different topics.
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