Books, when, why?

When did my interest in making books start. I made my first book in 2008. It was the simplest of pamphlets.
I collected  art journalling books. I was taking painting and drawing lessons at the time. I saw a mixed media book in a stitch magazine. Threads drawing together and intertwining. I didn't really get the art journalling but I like making, I like writing. I like art materials. I do, use, all these separately. I have ready many blogs of art journalers. I took my first bookbinding class in 2010.I because fairly obsessed with the process but the content somewhat eluded me . I have used many of the journals I have made, I pour out my thoughts when I feel restless or unhappy, I don't seem to write when am happy. When I sold my house I kept a journal full of things I needed to do, phone numbers, financial calculations. I have given many away. Sold one or two.
  The process of making the books is only the beginning, what is a book without content? Like a an empty blog perhaps.

Making books good fun. Now to put something in them.