I'm sitting here over at Cutter's Point with my iced frappe drink (because it's been hot in January - thanks, Santa Ana!) as part of the "3hree 6ixty 5ive" project with Chris. I'm blogging (as that was my thing for the year) and he's taking notes in his book. And I thought why not share a bit more of what I'm putting in this nifty book he designed.
So when I got to the Resolutions/Goals section, the first one I wanted to accomplish was easy to think of... I just need to read more. At first I thought I didn't read a single book in 2008, which really made me disappointed in myself. (I later remembered that I read at least one book, "Messy Spirituality", which I did enjoy.) And when I remembered how much I used to enjoy reading as a kid*, I thought I should start expanding my literary horizons once more. So, a book a month is the current plan. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
* - Side tangent: I was at a book store recently, and went to the kid's section, and saw those "Encyclopedia Brown" books... I loved those back in the day. Never did solve a case though. But seeing those books brought me back.
Book #1 was going to be "The Alchemist". But that's been boxed up apparently since I moved back home (and soon to move out?). And now Chris just proposed that I read "The Automatic Millionaire", because (a) I borrowed it from him and I still have it and know exactly where it is, (b) it's a short enough read, and (c) it's practical knowledge. So I'll try to start it this week... and let's see what I learn.
Or I could just try to win the lotto. That'd work too.
3 comments:
Great goal, Ry. I'm thinking of re-taking up my goal to read through the Newbery award winners. As soon as the 2009 winnters are announced, anyway. We can be reading buddies. :)
And funny that you're at a coffee shop- that is where I spent my evening as well, only at Cosmos instead of Cutter's. :)
'oly Crap! I used to read Encyclopedia Brown too! Good times...
I would make yourself read the Alchemist first. And since you can't get it til you move out, its motive to find a place. The reward: Your first book for the year!
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