Saturday, May 2, 2009

Taking the Plunge

I did it. I've been thinking about it, looking for just the right time to do it. So, yesterday afternoon, I did it. I ordered a Kindle.

Now, it wasn't the price or the technology of the item that was holding me back. It was the idea that I couldn't ever have another book. And in truth, I will try to buy Kindle format first, but I have no illusions that I would ever give up book buying completely.

On a whim, I declared the Kindle a Mother's Day present and ordered it gift wrapped. I remember a few months ago when I wanted flowers and ordered them for someone who didn't appreciate them. So, this time, I ordered what I wanted for myself and had it wrapped....thus adding to the usage of paper and trash on the planet. Good lord, I cannot win.

I must be getting sick-I wanted something, selected something I have been considering, and bought it without angst. If the world is still on its axis tomorrow, don't blame me......

6 comments:

soulbrush said...

a kindle, what is a kindle?is it for doing pottery? no, that's a kiln..okay i am going to visit google now. happy mothers dayand enjoy it lots and lots and lots...

soulbrush said...

okay, i think i've got it, an updated ipod for listening to e books that you can download...man oh man what a fabulous pressie you have just given yourself. i lurv my ipod...no music on it, just e books...fabulous stuff. am listening to : greg ilse 'dead sleep' now. enjoy!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

I hope you post this gizmo when you get it. I can't imagine what it is like.

Debra Kay said...

I will-the new kindle reads to you or you can read-and it takes up where you left off. Not so sure what the voice is going to be like though-with the Ipod it's usually the author or someone pleasant reading-my animals and I adore Eckhardt Tolle's accent so I will play his books on the IPOD sometimes just to delight them. Ok, I assume it's the accent they like, maybe they like to think about the Power of Now...but I doubt it.

Mim said...

I'm also tempted by this Deb - I have Kindle software on my itouch and love it. When I was traveling alot, I got weighted down with books. If I start again...well - Kindle Here I come! Enjoy it Deb and let us all know how you like it.

kj said...

oh holy day. are you giving up angst?

In (kj bows in awe and then claps her hands together)

gee then, maybe me too....

:)