I need a 12-step program. I just orderd two more books on American history/diplomacy off of Amazon, bringing my total count to five (for that subject area), and baby, I'm just getting warmed up. I can't stop. I love books too much. NEW books are even better. The smooth feel of the pages that have never been turned, the crisp cover, the fresh smell of recently cut-and-printed paper...it's my narcotic, I tell you. It's a drug.
The worst part is that every month here in Germany, 650 € magically appears in my bank account (aren't scholarships great?). I couldn't spend that much in a month if I tried. And what is the consequence? A seemingly bottomless bank account that fuels my book binges on Amazon. The best part is that, unlike in the U.S., books actually arrive here in less than a week. Europe is such a small continent that the books I ordered less than 10 minutes ago will be in my hot little hands by Saturday. This just amplifies the effects of this book narcotic: now, to add to the thrill of new-bookness, there's near-instant gratification.
This could get ugly.
I better enjoy this bliss while it lasts, because when I get back to the States money will once again officially cease to grow on trees.
Wednesday, June 7, 2006
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yay i love spending money!!! oh, my new favorite coffee drink is an americano - espresso and water, freshly ground beans, and then you add cream. best tasting cup of coffee ever! especially if youre afraid that the coffee shops coffee has been sitting there too long.
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