It is a work expense

this may be an excuse, but

i did promise markie that there would be no extravagant expenses with this new job ... ie, no frivilous conspicious spending. i've already spent. visa and mc can attest to that.

however, i just dropped a few (big) pennies on some computer books. and spent a few more dollars to get them here before weeks end. i'm counting them as a work expense. still, it hurts, and i don't think markie would be happy with me spending.