Shopping at Waterstone's Photo credit: The Guardian |
Today I walked into Waterstone's and surrounded myself with the fresh smell of new books. There they were - all around me - calling to me. I quickly found 3 books I wanted, which went nicely with the store's 3 for 2 summer special. Ten minutes later, I left the store empty-handed - the beautiful books back on the shelves. Why? I was weighing the pros and cons of buying books that were not school-related, on a student's salary of £zero!!!!
I kept seeing carrots and juice and chicken that could be bought with the £20 the books would have cost me. Or the multiple printed drafts of this dissertation, once it gets off the ground. Travel card renewal which always sets me back about £135. But for £20 I could buy not just books, but sanity.
All those lovely books at Waterstones Photo credit: The Guardian |
I used to complain about my job - the long hours, the commute, the silly people in and out of the office - but it gave the opportunity to buy silly stuff, without all this number crunching. I could buy a silly book and not worry about it being silly.
I am a bit frustrated with the dissertation, and it has been a weird couple of weeks and thus, I am having an "I am ungrateful and greedy" day but seriously...I am allowed to sometimes.
Have you looked @ second hand bookstores? Or the public or school library? I know they're not ideal, but they help when you are at negative disposable income. :( sorry chicky.
ReplyDeleteThe school library is the next stop...will check them out on Friday when I go. I know they have some books but they look like crap. Still...beggars cannot be choosers. lol. Unless they are like me. lol. Picky diva beggar!
ReplyDeleteI simply love books too!
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain. I love buying books. The library or Kindle just doesn't do it for me.. sighhh. I browse Amazon for those deals where you can grab a book for a couple of dollars!!
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