Day 141- Barnes and Noble

I was a bad girl today.

I wore my pajamas until after 12.

I spent more than my rewards certificate on my customary Friday afternoon cruise through my favorite Hallmark store.

I bought a $3 coffee, even though I have plenty of coffee at home.

I made the dog go for a long walk with me, despite the fact that the wind was blowing us both over.

I ate two lunches.

That's not even the worst of it. 

After my stroll through Hallmark (where I actually did have some cards to buy, to be fair), I took an equally pleasurable stroll through Barnes and Noble (where I also had legitimate business to do, mind you).  I left with my expensive coffee in one hand and more than $100 worth of books and a Barnes and Noble special membership in the other.  I'm not even sorry.  When I made it to the car, I took out the books and inhaled deeply.  Don't fresh books have the most wonderful fragrance?  I love the library too, but the smells are just not the same. 

The worst part of all this is I'll probably do it again, especially now that I have a lot more time on my hands and a discount card in my wallet.  However, as I curled up on the couch this afternoon with a book I've been wanting to read for a long time, I couldn't have cared less.  There may just be a blog about the book tomorrow when I finish it :).... and I may just have to add Barnes and Noble to my Hallmark trip every now and then. 

Thank you, Barnes and Noble, you made my day.

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Ashley said…
Yes, after reading your Mother's Day blog I had to read more of your blogs... and I love them.

I had a "bad girl" day recently too. Walked away from one of my favorite book stores with over $50 worth of books I shouldn't have bought, felt bad for a minute, then didn't any more. :)

I love the smell of books too!
May 11, 2010 at 3:33 PM
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