back to basics

Last Monday I found myself driving to the library in the rain. I pulled into the parking lot, and walked carefully on the sidewalk, dodging puddles in my ballet flats. And when I walked inside, I was struck with the fact that I have changed.

When I was younger, reading was my life. I would go to the library with my mom and check out a stack of books that was usually half my size... no exaggeration. And then I would read them all in a week. And then I would be back for more books.

At first I blamed college. I thought to myself, "If it wasn't for all of these classes and homework and my job, I would have plenty of time to read." But the truth is... I've just been putting other things at a higher priority. Because obviously when I was reading, I wasn't having a social life. And I seem to have given up reading for friends and dates, and all sorts of other things.

But when I walked in that library I realized that all I wanted was a good book to curl up with. I perused the shelves, feeling shockingly out of my element, and finally settled on about six novels I felt like reading. It was weird walking out with a stack of books again.

And after giving it even more thought, I realized that the time I spend on this blasted computer is really time I would have spent reading books. And so I have made a decision. I'm cutting back computer time to make room for reading time. I'm focusing on letting myself enjoy things that I used to enjoy, and making time for relaxation. Because as nerdy as I sound... nothing sounds better to me than reading book after book right now.

p.s. practicum round 2 starts tomorrow... back to being busy!