Feeling Lost Without Your Kindle? You’re Not Alone.
Since I received my Kindle I’ve been carrying it with me wherever I go. I always find a minute to read it, while in line at a store or waiting for someone.
Unfortunately, I left it at home one day, thinking I wouldn’t need it. After all, I was spending the day with my mother-in-law and my young nephews. I’d be busy playing Candy Land and going grocery shopping. I wouldn’t have time to read, or so I thought.
While driving from my mom-in-law’s house to my husband’s office to pick him up after work, I realized I was early by about 45 minutes. I thought to myself, “No problem. I’ll go into Barnes & Noble, get a cup of tea, and read my….uh oh.” I didn’t bring my Kindle. I wanted that cup of tea and quiet reading time. But I knew if I walked into Barnes & Noble I couldn’t just sit and drink my tea without reading a book. If I bought a book, though, I’d be adding to the two other books I was currently reading.
I felt lost. Almost as if I had forgotten my wallet at home.
Now I bring it with me as a sort of “when in doubt” policy. If I bring it and I don’t find time to read, it’s only 10 ounces and doesn’t weigh my purse down all that much. If I do find a quiet moment to read a few pages, all the better.
