okay, about the whole spending money on frivolous items topic. i think it's okay, but as long as it's not too out of hand. i make big purchases on items i know i don't need, but if it makes me feel good at the time, i get it. Retail therapy works wonders. but i think about it before i buy it: do i really need this? how about saving your money up for a big trip? or for tickets to a band you're dying to see?..i don't know..

on another note: i'm sorta bummed about the fifth HP book release. I'll be out of town when it comes out, and I won't be able to pick it up until July 1st! Boo! perhaps it is a blessing in disguise. maybe i'll be able to reread HP 3 and 4 before then so i can reacquaint myself. wishful thinking never hurt anybody, or did it?