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Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Oops-I Didn't Make It Til Sept 1st

I blew it.  What can I say?  Faithfully dodging well meaning co-workers, avoiding looking too intently at the stacks of books at work, and diligently spending my money on must have basic living stuff in August, I made it until August 28th.  And then I fell.

I had a great 40% off coupon for Juliet,  by Anne Fortier.  Better than my employee discount.  I read plenty of reviews online, and got a big thumbs up on this novel.  The coupon expired on August 30th.  Dang it.  I caved.  I didn't really feel too bad about it, either.  I made it 28 days--that is probably the longest I've gone without buying a book or magazine for myself in 20 years.  Really.  No kidding.

So what did I learn in the month of August?  Well, I can  go without buying a book.  The sun didn't shine quite as brightly, the birds were sorta quiet, and flowers just didn't look so colorful.  My world was a little dimmer.  But, I did read some great books, and I earmarked a few on my shelves to tackle.  I learned some self-restraint, which was the most important part.  I'll be a bit choosier in my purchases.  But, taking a new book home,  the happiness, anticipation, and down-right giddiness I feel opening a book I've been waiting to read will always keep my coming back and opening my wallet.  Used books?  Heck no.  I like my books new.  I don't like to borrow books, and I don't have a library card.  I am a new book person, and I feel no remorse or guilt for it!  Bring on the new books!  Can you guess I'm not a big fan of antiques, either?  Is this from growing up in a large family, with hand me downs and just making do with cheap stuff?  Maybe.  Or maybe I just like new, unread books without a cracked spine or bent pages.  A book that has that "new car" smell.  That's what I like.

Happy reading!  Woohoo!!!

5 comments :

  1. Close only counts in horseshoes, hand granades, and from now on -book buying challenges :-D Congratulations! So, when will the new watch be making its home with you?

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  2. Probably not for a while, yet. Truck repairs are front and center! Ick. Continuing to put the change in the margarita bucket!

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  3. If it was February you would have made it. So lets just say that August and February have switched places for this year and YEA!! YOU DID IT! Congrats!

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  4. Thanks, Dawn! Be careful with the hurricane and have a good time with your Mom and Dad!

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  5. Go you! (From someone who gets all her (tatty) magazines from the library and her books second-hand...)

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