Book Review: Baggage Claim by David E. Talbert.
I just got done reading this book, and I liked it. It’s about Montana, a 35 year old flight attendant who set out on a mission to find a husband in thirty days. The reason for her desperate move was that she was the oldest in the family, everyone else was married except her youngest sister, the baby of the house who was twenty-one….but then she (the baby of the house) suddenly got engaged, so imagine Montana’s predicament! To make it worse, her mother believed that a woman is not a woman until she is married with two kids…..and she should be married by the age of 25, by the way…… or else…… the manless curse follows! Read the book to find out how it played out.
So how many of us (blogger women) are twenty-five and over and not married? Should we go on the same journey to find a hubby in thirty days?
Oh, and this is the second book from this author I have read. The first one was Love On A Dotted Line, which was about a female lawyer who got so tired of being played by men that she came up with a plan for her next man: just as they were about to have sex, she had him sign a contract stating that if he cheated on her, he owed her a certain amount of money (can’t remember the amount). Of course, the guy was thinking with his lil head at the time (but then again, when do men not think with their small heads), so he signed it. He ended up cheating on her and getting sued.
You’d have to read the book to know how it played out.
Well, I’m off to read another novel (check my side bar for more details). I’ll be back to update soon.
Ciao.
I’ll check out the books…
Maybe your man is trying to catch you! LOL!!!
Buki: LOL. Catch me ke? I cannot be caught o! Not because I’m too good 2 be caught but because I’m just a good gal… lol. How u dey?
So you remembered all the things he was going to get you before admitting you missed him, enh, Vera? I’m going to report you!
Vera why are you going through a laundry list of things you want him to get for you before you admit thatyou miss him. Hmmm. you are sounding very shady. Admit you love him or else…
You want me to take you to Nigeria with me. I will be glad to . All you have to do is come up with $1500 US and you can sit next to me and the twins and SO Sexy. How does that sound. Don’t worry customs will not bother you.
Azuka: I did not mention those things in an order of preference o! So don’t persecute me, u heathen!
Simply Gorgeous: Okay fine, you got me… I wanna go 2 Naija with u… but why do I have 2 pay?! Thought it would be a complimentary flight???
lol @ your #4 reason for wanting Mr T. to be back.
Baggage claim sounds like it would make a nice movie (don’t mind me, I’m just lazy when it comes to reading books these days)
Have a wonderful rest of the week!
First time leaving a comment alert… I’ll check those books out… Kai… The ‘ol fashioned way of counting the days.. Pele o! April 1st is closer than you think…
first time visiting your blog and i must say i am truly impressed. i like your write ups and i laughed alot when i read your older posts especially the ones on the silly things we do.
you are one hell of a funny girl. I read your blog and i felt really encouraged to start my own blog.
Keep it up girl, you inspire some of us.
P.S.: thanks for the info on the books will check them out ASAP.
take care
The books sound great. Will definitely check them out. U miss the man so tey, you put hand made calendar up. Na wa o. Gala! it’s amazing what you crave when you’re far away from home.
At long, long last. But I was here earlier on today and no post. Kai. Blogger has cheated me of…….
I’m off to read ur new post.
You forgot to get his credit cards from him? LOL!! Ask him to make you the second cardholder – that way, forgetting is not an option cos you have urs too. (smile)
Baggage Reclaim and Love on the dotted line sound like good reads. I’mm off to Amazon to search for them.
Hope ur man comes back safe and sound with loads of gala and eclairs for you and me. (Do we sound like 8yr olds being excited and getting gala and eclairs?) LOL!!
Nilla: I’ll slap you o! How dare you rather watch the movie than read the book. Respect urself o! And ehm, number four is a good enuff reason 2 want Mr. T back, isn’t it? LOL
Nyemoni: Thanks o! I will be checking out ur blog too… dunno how come I have not done it already. Well, April betta hurry up & come b4 I vex
Jibike: Awwww, thanks!! But what is your own blog link? Abi you have no started it yet? I’ll type ur name in & see sha.
Tinkerbell: I know, gal!! I have not had gala since I came here, so abeg I deserve it! All these people that will go 2 Naija and not eat suya & gala, I no come understand o. They’re wasting Nigeria
Calabar Gal: You know that’s a brilliant idea! I mean, me being second cardholder & all… lol. Now, all I need 2 do is convince him that just because I’m Igbo does not mean I’m with him because of his money… (as my friends believe) LOL. Whether I sound like an 8 yr old or not no consign me o! I just want my gala & eclairs.
Awwwww, ure calender is so cute! Love, love, love…lets see what he has up his sleeves this time around.
I like the sound of the second book. I know am not going to read it sha but we’ll see.
i still haven’t gotten round to starting my own blog yet, but i am seriously working towards it. don’t worry you’ll be the first to know.
You won’t believe it, but i have spent the last three or so hours reading through all your posts. i actually started from January 2006 and i am right now on april 2006. i have enjoyed every post i have read so thoroughly.
Downside to that is that i haven’t been able to get any work done today at all, can you imagine? and i am in the office.
anywayz, just a reminder to you again that you are a truly talented writer and i know you are going to be a great writer someday.
As you big reach Vera,you still dey chop gala?
Upon all your hard fronting,you miss your baby.
The books sounds really interesting,will look out for them and any other book from the author.
When will I buy your book?
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LOL…VERA…u see why I just like you. Your personality is HILARIOUS. You do things that I think I would do as well if I was placed in the same situation. LMAO…u made a calendar for your boyfriend’s return??? It just seems like somn I would do, so I’m here during my class break laughing.
Sending u that promised email tonight, even if I think I may be late…haven’t had time…LOLLLL…
LMAO!
This babe….u r just too funny! U and ur bf sound like a match made in heaven! both tricksters…
Anyways, I’m going to email you bout something – today or tomorrow…
Ciao
Mari: Abi oh, my sister. Let’s see what he has up his sleeves this time. I just spoke 2 him a few mins ago; he’s on his way to Ondo
Jibike: You read from Jan 06 to April 06?! Whew! Even I cannot read that many posts of mine, LOL. That wuld be torture. Okay, well hurry up & start your own blog sha. If you get fired from work today, it’s not me o…not that I’m not enjoying all the attention you’re giving my blog.
Omohemi: No insult me o! Does Gala have age limit? No start with me this beauriful day or else…! Hmmmph! :HISS: I just want my gala oh, that’s all I know. You’ll read my book once it gets published – Amen!! Abeg, helep me to beg Baba God. And yea, I admit I miss him.
Jaycee: LOL. *blushing*. Okay, fine, I’ll admit… I like u too! LOL. Yea, send me that email, and if you can come 4 the party, that would be absolutely great!! In fact, send me ur number too, so I can give you a surprise call….b4 the party, of course.
Bella Naija: I’m not the trickster o… he is! I’m the honest, serious one and he is the yeye one who alwayz wants to be fooling me. You’re sending me an email? Woah! I feel special! In fact, lemme go take a shower b4 reading the mail sef.
lol@at his list of promises..
I’m off to look for the books oh,read one other book he’s written…witty dude…you and boyfy must never hav a dull moment oh!!!;-)
lol . You this vera!! (i am shaking my head right now) i have to read the book about the lawyer , sounds interesting!!
Ijeoma: All I know is that those promises better not stay as just promises o! He betta bring my stuff back o…or else… na me and him inside one trouser!
Naija Vixen: Girl, I guess we really do not have a full momemt…mainly because Mr. T is crazy. He’s so lucky he has a sane gal like me.
Confused Naija Girl: Why u dey shake head? Anywayz, yeah you should read the book. I liked the lawyer one better too.
Gala ke? hehehheheeh, that was the first thing I bought in Benin on my last visit to Naija, even as a child, if my mama catch you! she was always suspicious of the “pink” filling! heheheheh, anyway, so i bought it and just as i was about to put it in my mouth…..my mum knocked it off my hands! You should have seen me…..a grown woman…..almost crying!and what did my mumsy say? “because of gala!”
Where have you been all these days? Anyway good you’ve updated your blog. So you’re so in love with Gala? My office is 4 blocks away from their factory and I’m so tired of seeing it. Maybe I’ll mail you a carton …
@Tayo
I can see you’re touring more of BloNgVille these days. Don’t ask me who this is.
@Vera
Don’t you stay in Baltimore? You can get you ecliars there if you really want to.
@babsbeta, of course I know who this is!!!!
We chatted yesterday remember? LOL. I know it was you I chatted with!
Vera, ah- ah, I said you can come. OK I will send bloggerville’s personal jet to come and carry you and 2 pieces of luggage. please we cannot accomodate your” Ghana go home bags”. That is the best I can do on such short notice. At least you will be flying first class blogger style.
Waffarian: LOL @ ur mom being suspicious of the pink filling. Trust mummies! But me sha, I want my gala! I don’t care how old I become, I still want my gala! The only thing that will stop me from eating gala is if I’m tired of it, but other than that…
Tayo: Put ur mouth where ur money is o! A carton of gala? Woah! Now you’re gonna make me have sweet dreams tonight. You’re tired of seeing the gala factory ke? Oh God, you’re a total waste of ur office. How can u be tired of gala? If I were you, I would go and work 4 them sef….that’s unlimited supply of gala 4 u. Lemme go dream of my box of gala. Hmmmm yummy!!
Tayo, I see you & BabsBeta r having a love connection on my blog ehn? Oga o! LOL
BabsBeta: Trust me, there is no eclairs in Bmore. I have seen a chocolote candy bar made by cadbiries (the company that makes eclairs) but no eclairs. Perhaps, they have it in the UK. I just remembered something else I want – Bounty!! That’s something else the don’t have here (US). I need to move to the UK
Simply Gorgeous: Don’t insult me o! If you vex me now, I will call the airline and tell them to permanently cancel ur flight abi u think I cannot do that? You know they know me over there. If I were you, I would be down on my knees begging.
*few seconds later* alright fine, I forgive you. But you have to bring me back the following from Naija: Gala, Eclairs candy & Bounty. Deal?
vera come, have u been delating my comment, cause I dont see it here..hmmmmmm……hmmmmmmmm…LOL..plus maybe I put in the word verification incorectly hence didnt register..LOL.. this your post has shown a side of you that confirms you you..lol.
I think its time for an update. Have a blessed week.
madam vera. make i tell UAC foods make dem dey do shippment of gala to ur end? oya send ur delivery address… lol
My Veralistic, I saw 2 of the David’s movies last week. Love on a layway. He says she says….
Lovely movies. Ehen, i no go fit come for that grandma’s parry o. I have a wedding on that day but for that…..
Hey Vera I moved…..
Temmy Tayo: Oh, you saw his movies? I’m yet to see any of hs movies. I’m jealous! You no dey okay @ all. You’re not coming because of a wedding… ehn? LOL
Miss Jones: Hey girl! I’m confused oh…I dunno who you are
Life of A Stranger: My dear, I no delete ur comment o! I dunno what happened to it. So it (this post) shows a different side of me ehn? What side?
UnNaked: Hey boy! Abeg, stop pulling my throat o! You know I want gala and you’re pulling my throat; mind ur sef o! Mmmm, I really want some gala. I’m imagining myself wrapping my mouth around it (THE GALA!)
Vera! For the love of God, update this blog
Ms. Vera , where are you. please update I am tired of seeing your crossed out calendar which is no longer current.
yup we guys love to give girl gd suprise or ‘prank’ to amused them =]
THE GALA?! Vera! so that na the ‘GALA” wey you want? I see, you for tell me now… you mouth wrapping around it… lol… see ur mind this girl… I can only imagine…
i hate it when i loved one travels. it makes me feel so sad and empty
For some funny reason, immediately I knew you were the Vera of Joy magazine, I started putting off the day I would read your blog. You know how it is? You keep ‘saving best for last’!Lol
Loved your column. Loving your older posts!
I feel you on the planning – the Lord will be your strenght!Lol I hate planning parties. They are usually thankless. Everyone’s having fun except you! Lol
Take care.
UnNaked: Stop twisting my words o! I’m talking about the edible gala oh. This one you’re getting excited, stop it o! That being said, hurry up and send me some GALA.
Chidi: I know right…it’s sad when a loved one leaves. Sheesh.
Chude!: You knew it was me ehn? LOL. My dear, it’s really God that has been with me for this planning thing. The thing don tire me finish. Even though I’m looking 4ward 2 it, I’m also looking forward to it being over.
Tinkerbell: Alright love, I’ll update it today, I promise!
Simply Gorgeous: Sorry madam, I’ve been busy, but for your sake, I will update today. Abeg forgive me.
Kai: Yes indeed, you men obviously love surprising us. It’s good though, I guess.
I think u r in real Love!! Wow! Congratulations! n I have 2 read those books espec Baggage Claim!
the GALA am talking about is also edible… but depends on how you do it… In that case I shall send it to via DHL… I hear they can ship anything, regardless of the size… *wink*
Don’t mind all these people making fun f you for liking Gala, I love it too! I craved it so much when I was in Nigerian recently that I used to go to send people to Bus Parks to buy them for me!
Klara: So that’s real love? Okay o. Me, I just thought I was crazy, but thank God I’m not. LOL. Lemme know what u think when u read the books.
UnNaked: Stop this thing you’re doing o! You’re twisting my words 2 mean something else. And what is this other gala you speak of? I know nothing of such! Me, I want the long, hard edible gala. The one they sell in the market o! Not the one you’re talking about LOL. And yes, I know DHL sends anything no matter the size…but sometimes I wonder the point of sending things so little. Why not just let it float in the air till it gets to its destination? It cannot be that big! *wink*
Idemili: Thank you jare. That’s why I like you. They do not understand what gala means to me. Gee, I wish I could be hired as the head of a gala branch here in US. Hmmmm.
Vera, Vera, Verrraaaa!!!How many times did I call you ?? ehnn..please abeg, udate this site…My God…
You know i coulda sworn i wrote something on here before.
Anyhoo…where are you?! You’re eating all that Gala Mr. T brought abi? Is that the reason for your perpetual disappearance?