Windswept

It's really, really windy here today but it didn't bother me as such apart from the fact that I get annoyed when I walk and the wind makes my jeans cling on to my legs. It's a silly thing to get annoyed over but I have skinny ankles and when the jeans cling on to them it makes my bum look even bigger than it already is. I think so anyway.

I am on a "book diet" - am supposedly on a normal diet as well - which means that I've told myself that I don't need to buy a brand new book as often as I used to (I read fast) as #1 they're fairly expensive. #2 they don't last very long with me and 3# books at libraries are free of charge.

The thing is, however, I don't like borrowing books from libraries as I get quite upset if I really like a book and have to return it, so then I have to buy it anyway. So, there's this other option and it's not free but it's not as expensive as buying a new book: charity shops! I have found one that's great, buy one book get one free and they're seldom more expensive than £2 (heavenly!). + the money is for a good cause (Bluebell Wood - Children's Hospice) and if I don't want to keep the book I'll just return it and they can sell it again. And as some books are 50 pence, it's a bargain no matter what.

I wouldn't mind paying at the library either if it went to charity so this is an awesome solution and they do have some good books and a lot of them are new. although I quite like older books as some of them can't easily be found in bookstores without costing a fortune.

I have a bunch of books that'll be donated next week and I urge everyone who reads this blog to pick out a book or two (or more) and give it/them to a charity shop in your area. It's for a good cause and you have to admit that there's probably a couple of books on the shelf that you won't read again and you could probably use the space for a better book, perhaps one that you find at the charity shop?

Have a great day!