Hey guys!

So something pretty hilarious happened at Barnes & Noble recently. I wandered throughout the store, grinning like a fool every time I spotted a familiar book. After half an hour of frolicking, I forced myself to stand in line at the checkout counter. That’s when the cashier asked if I wanted to donate a book to a child in foster care.

Me: Absolutely! Can I pick the book?

B&N Guy: Sure.

Me: Okay! I’d like to donate ‘Awkward’ by Marni Bates.

B&N Guy:  Barney…Barney…

Me: *tries not to flinch at elementary school nickname* Uh, no. Marni. Marrr-knee Bates.

B&N Guy: I’m sorry, I’m not seeing his books.

Me: Um, her books, actually. Are you sure?

B&N Guy: Yeah, I can’t find her.

Me: Did you try searching for ‘Awkward’?

B&N Guy: Yeah, I just checked. A-K-W-A–

Me: No. Awkward. As in…awkward. A-W-K-W-A-R-D.

B&N Guy: Uh, okay. I see it. Now I just need your name to complete the purchase.

Me: Um…Marni Bates.

LOOOOONG PAUSE.

B&N Guy: Oh. Well. This is awkward.

(Picture it like this)


I laughed my whole way home.


Happy Monday!

Awkwardly yours,
Marni