I was super excited to get one, but was also afraid I wouldn’t like it and then I’d be stuck with this gadget that amounted to nothing more than a paperweight in the end.

I love books, but my reading has really fallen off lately. Since I got the Kindle on Christmas morning I have read three books. Yeah. THREE. In five days.

This is going to sound like a commercial for the Kindle, but I don’t care. It’s super portable, it’s got a heckuva long battery life, it does everything. I can search the web, listen to Mp3s, play games and, of course, read books. I can download books in sixty seconds. From anywhere. I can either buy them from the Amazon store, or choose one of hundreds of their free book downloads. I can download them from other places for free, like here, here, or here. Because Amazon bought out Audible I can listen to my audiobooks and organize them and — I’m hyperventilatin’ y’all!

Anyway, I love it. I still love books and I’ll still continue to collect them and the Kindle will never, ever, ever, never take their place — but if you’re on the fence about owning one yourself, I’d highly recommend it. They’re affordable and versatile and practical and awesome. Thhaaaannnk you, Yeti. <3

Hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and best wishes to you all for a terrific 2011!

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Your presence is a present to the world.
You’re unique and one of a kind.
Your life can be what you want it to be.
Take the days, just one at a time.
Count your blessings, not your troubles.
You’ll make it through, whatever comes along.
Within you are so many answers.
Understand, have courage, be strong.
Don’t put limits on yourself.
So many dreams are waiting to be realized.
Decisions are too important to leave to chance.
Reach for your peak, your goal and your prize.
Nothing wastes more energy than worrying.
The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets.
Don’t take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Remember that a lot . . . goes forever.
Remember that friendship is a wise investment.
Life’s treasures are people . . . together.
Realize that it’s never too late.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health, hope and happiness.
Take the time to wish upon a star.
And don’t ever forget . . .
For even a day . . .
How very special you are.

Author Unknown