Day 7: A picute of someone/something that's had an impact on you

I was thinking about doing the same as Andie and Nikki and talk about my mum, but I thought of something different. Don't get me wrong, my mum is the most important person in my life. But she doesn't have as much impact on me as she used to. So I've decided to go with my passion.

Books have had such a huge influence in my life. They've been there when I've been sad, happy, angry, or just want to get away from everything. Being able to escape into the realms of fiction has really helped me through some serious issues in life. I've gotten through boring days at work, long plane trips, bouts of boredom, or just the need to believe that good triumphs over evil.

Books have helped influence what I want to do in life, and what I want to write about. They've made me question my own morals and values, and to have a deeper understanding of human nature. The feel of a book in my hands is something that I can't describe, and I don't understand people who have that iPad app. There is no substitute for a real book.

So yes, my mum has been one of the most influential people in my life, but books have been there when she hasn't. Which I guess is incredibly sad, but I don't really care.