TB test & Books

As part of a job requirement, I had to get a TB test this afternoon.  I visited a quickie station located inside of a Rite Aid (yeah, they still exist!) a week ago, but there were a couple of people exhibiting flu-like symptoms and I would have had to wait an hour, so I peaced out.  I finally went back to this place and it turned out to just be a different day, same story (with folks that seemed to have more mild flu-like symptoms).  So, although I was just planning on getting a ten second poke, I waited about 45 minutes.  

I planned ahead a little and brought my boyfriend and my Nook.  No, I have not finished my book about why I am a picky eater, I can't remember where I left it laying around.  I have a hard time making long-term commitments to books, so I'm not sure when/if I'll ever finish my picky eater read.  It is currently in line to be finished with The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest, A Song of Ice & Fire: Storm of Swords, and some educational non-fiction books that I purchased while applying for Teach for America because I wanted to sound more pretentious and intellectual (example: Everyday Anti-racism).  

Anyway, to keep me company while waiting, I started Wheat Belly.  I've actually wanted to read this book for a little while; I first saw it at Whole Foods on some random end-cap and then I kept seeing it online and in other stores.  The cover was appealing to me and like every other American, I'm looking for some scoop on the next trend that will thin me out in the blink of an eye (hehe).

You know that old phrase, "don't judge a book by it's cover"?  Well, I totally do and will never stop.  Honestly, judging a book by it's cover has never lead to a disappointing read.

I've only read through the first chapter, so I don't have much to report.  One thing that's important to note, though, is that the author is mean.  Okay, so he's just blunt, but if you can't handle someone being raw and honest about how they perceive body image (or their perception of other people), this might not be a great book for you.  I'm going to keep reading because I'm curious and I like the way the author writes.  That's that.

Unfortunately, at this time, I have nothing to say about my resolutions!  Good day and happy reading!