My parents think that it is shoes.

My friends think that it is home decor…art, candle holders, sconces, shelving units, etc…

My co-workers think that it is my wardrobe.

The

truth

is

it’s books.

I am addicted to books and can’t control my spending when it comes to them. I have six bookcases to house them all. I dream about wall to ceiling shelves in my house and an elaborate library. I’ve always known that I had a problem because I never have enough room for my books but today I decided that it may be impending my financial progress in life. I went to the bookstore today with a $30 gift card and was able to get 4 paperback books. I left the bookstore feeling dejected and down because I could not get 4 more books. Affording them was not the big issue, the store simply didn’t have the books that I wanted. I was almost prepared to drive to another bookstore and find the other 4 that I want. I convinced myself not to though because I’ve put myself on a book budget. No more $100 book sprees.

Lots of people say to check the books out from the library instead of spending the money. Me? I like to keep my books forever…..pass them on to friends and family. I even write messages in them and give them to people as special gifts. Books are fabulous! But it appears as though I am going to have to settle for those library books after all until I can control my bookstore adventures.

Whoa is me…