So Many Books So Little Time

In college there is so much required reading that it is hard to find time or the desire to read for fun. When I was in High School, I read all the time. I read books more than I watched movies. Now when I have free time all I want to do is sleep or watch TV, something completely mindless. This summer I was finally able to rekindle my love of reading after four years. I made goals for myself so that I made sure I kept reading for fun because it is important to love reading.  Reading opens a dialogue between different people who would normally have nothing in common. Books really can give you an escape, its all about finding the right book.

Here is some advice to help make reading fun again and sift through the books at the bookstore:

      1. Focus on a section of the bookstore.  I had an inkling that a young adult book would be a quick and easy read, so I made sure to only look in that section.  I literally covered the sides of my face with my hands so I wouldn't look at the other gorgeous books that sat there like temptresses.  

     2. Decide if you should try something new. A great way to rekindle love for anything is to try something new. Never read a mystery novel before? Pick one up! The associates at bookstores love to give suggestions and they've never steered me wrong!

     3. Treat yourself! If you don't normally buy books, let yourself buy a book instead of renting from the library. If you love coffee treat yourself to a cup'o coffee to have sit next to your side as you read. Whatever makes you happy will help!

     4. Designate a certain time to read. It's as easy as making sure you read an hour before bed! You don't have to read at the same time everyday.  I decided to try and finish a book every two weeks.  If I stick to that goal I will read at least 24 books this year!  That's pretty good.  Setting goals can keep you on track and eventually you get into a routine without even trying.

    5. Book Clubs! Form a book club or join one! A lot of libraries have book clubs and you can even follow blog book clubs. Either way it makes reading a social activity! Plus it gives you reasons to throw mini parties to celebrate a book! And who doesn't love parties?

I hope some of this helped! I am currently reading The Golem And The Jinni by Helene Wecker and love it so far. What are you reading?

When You Get Things Right

It's been a tough week for Megan in Homeworkland. Last week was midterms and although I didn't have any, I was determined to get ahead on homework. The end of this semester is forecasted to be filled with ten and twenty page papers with a sprinkle of trying to write a novel. It feels kind of like impending doom... doom I kinda brought on myself. I mean, I did choose to go to college... I guess.

But good news! Today I tried a recipe that was on the blog Beautiful Mess called Easy Spaghetti Squash. And it worked! It was actually easy! Commence Kitchen Dance Break! So now I'm munching on a charming dinner of spaghetti squash with assorted spices and cherry tomatoes while watching Princess Diaries.

It's crazy how one good thing can completely brighten up the entire day. I mean, its spaghetti squash, something that wouldn't brighten everyone's day. But its more than that. I did something right.  And it turned out better than expected!

It's fall break this weekend and I stayed at school to get work done.  This means I will be getting back to writing more on my blog.  I need to get back into the flow of things since I fell behind last week.  Ever notice how you miss one routine one day, and all of a sudden you never get back into routine?  Yup, I see you nodding.  Not going to happen (if I can help it).  Hope the beginning of your weekend is going well!

Here is one of my favorite music videos to make you happy like I currently am: