is Elizabeth. One of my childhood heroes, and the inspiration for my favorite Halloween costume of all time. She was one of the first to show the power that a woman possesses, and that you don't need a man to be happy...sometimes you're much better off without them.
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is Fanny. My mom used to read her story to me when I was little. She taught me that the glitz and glam of an easy life shouldn't blind you from the simple things in life. A quiet farmhouse filled with love and laughter beats out a fancy party at the Mayor's house any day.
And, finally, this (as you well know)
is Harry. I spent countless nights hiding under the covers with a flashlight to finish his books. He was the main focus of many summer days; surprise tickets to his first movie is one of my favorite childhood memories.
The point in introducing these fictional friends is to express the joy that I am currently experiencing in the acquisition of my new job. Starting Monday, I'm going to be moving from the Receiving Department to the Children's Book Department of the Bookstore. YAY!
These friends helped to shape the person that I am and the incredible, if overactive, imagination that I have. Over the years of adding nieces and nephews to the family, I have been able to share those friendships with the small people that co-own my heart. Helping to spread the imagination that these characters, and many like them, is an awesome thing, and now I'll be paid for it!
I can't wait to start this job. I'll let you know how it goes!
