Reading Is All That

Anyone who really knows me is aware that I am an avid reader. It didn't just happen overnight. I have always loved the feel and sight of a good book. When I was a young girl, I would visit the Chicago Public Library every week on Saturday. I walked almost a mile from my home to the Whitney Young Library. For me, it was the best place to be. I always chose a special section to sit and read all the books I could get my hands on. I was in book heaven! That's how I satisfied my love for reading as a young girl and it has followed me into adulthood. It's not just books that I read; I am also interested in reading the daily newspaper, magazines, text messages, mail, etc. I learned quite a bit from reading. I once read an owner's manual cover to cover and was successful at assembling a television stand. It felt good to know I comprehended something just from reading it and I was able to put it into an action.

 I read for fun because it is an escape from the drudgery of life. To read about adventures, love, mystery and historical events (whether fact or fiction) is an enjoyable part of my life. There's something to be said about living vicariously through a character in a book you're reading. When I read for educational reasons, it's a different feeling. I focus on the content more intently because there are usually questions to answer pertaining to a lesson. However, reading for fun is more relaxed; I have laughed at some of the stories so hard, I felt like I knew the characters personally.

My home is full of books and magazines. My family keeps suggesting that I invest in a Kindle because all the book shelves are full. I like books and will probably always read for enjoyment.

Now that class is in the 4th week, I can really feel the pressure to complete assignments on time. Reading is not the issue; time is. When I read a passage in OnCourse, time and culture were discussed. I don't want to be a victim of time, but it seems like I am having trouble keeping up because the time passes by so quickly. I want to stay within Quadrant I or II because the other two are a problem that I do not want to struggle out from. Towards the end of the chapter, there is a suggestion for developing self-confidence. After I read it, I was ready to think differently about what I need to do to stay within a sensible time frame for myself. Stay tuned.