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| - My weakness, what is it? It's summed up in the name of this place, Borders Books Music and Cafe. Books are my weakness. Nothing is so erotic as the smell of a new book. Oh, wait. Music is my weakness. All kinds, even. And coffee? Well, I want some of that, too.
This Borders is an okay place. I ain't complaining. I even came her the week before Christmas to do some shopping (spur of the moment decision). The lines were long. The aisles, crowded. But, I had a new book to read. I had gifts. I was set for the holidays.
In the middle of January (on the 20th, to be exact), my car veered into the parking lot, opened its door and shoved me out, saying, "Go buy a new book, damnit." Who was I to protest? So, I did. I walked in gingerly, unsure if I should get another new book - at the rate I was reading, I would need a new one every week. Who really has an extra $68 lying around? Isn't that what libraries are for? Anyway, I succumbed and bought a book. Then I drove away, satisfied.
You see, Borders emails me coupons. And today, I updated my online profile so I can receive coupons from other companies, like Target and Priceline. Nothing like supporting the large conglomerates, right? Well, I like to think it's a small token of their appreciation, when, in fact, I know it's just a tease - save 10% on a purchase of 50$! Like, oh my god, that's totally worth it. (insert eye roll)
But, I can't complain. It's books, music and coffee - under one roof. Not to mention magazines, including Under the Radar and literary 'rags! And odds and ends that make perfect gifts, including what I picked up for my grandmother's retirement and my best bud's birthday.
As for my car, it wants to go to Borders again. I can just feel it. Maybe I'll be real nice and take it there today...
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