CinnamonGirl

Like levite, my main material possession is books. I always want more books. I have a bag that says, "When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes." Part of it, a very small part, is status-related: "look what I've read!" But most of it is that I just plain love books...how they feel, how they smell, and of course, what's written in them (and I'm one of those people who rereads everything several times-- I read the entire Chronicles of Narnia at least once a year, for example.)

Now, other than books (and, well, shelves, although I've been lucky enough to get the last few shelves for free), I'm all about experiences. I'd much rather go to a baseball game than get a new pair of shoes, and I'd rather walk on the beach than buy a new car.



Actually, let me edit that... we DID spend a lot of money on housey "stuff." I like my house to be comfortable. Not lavishly so, but I DO want it to be "homey."

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"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."


"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"