Today’s MUSING MONDAYS post is about the war books
Do you have to carve out time in your day for reading (due to work and other obligations), or does your reading just happen naturally? (Question courtesy of MizB)
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Normally, I’d say no, I don’t have to set time aside for my reading. I was/am unemployed and act as a carer for my mother and so spend a fair amount of time in doctors waiting rooms etc. So my reading was done mostly in 10 minute increments, but I was usually guaranteed two or three of these sessions every day.
This past month I’ve managed to find some casual teaching work near to my home (man oh man I want to die – I feel like I haven’t slept!) and so POOF! there went my reading time! I think I’ve read maybe 20 pages in the past three weeks.
I’m sure it’s all a process, learning to find that balance, but who knows, I may have to set aside some time!
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Hi there:
I absolutely have to carve out time for reading because I am so busy all the time with work, music, house, etc. I set aside time on weekends to just be at home with no plans. If I didn't I would go nuts. I am an extrovert on the Myers-Briggs assessment which means that I get my energy internally, rather than externally. I need to be alone to recharge my batteries so when I am done with being around people whether it be in a social situation or otherwise, I am really done. I love to relax with a good book in order to unwind, get centered again, and be ready to face whatever else is on the agenda.
JHS
Colloquium
Interesting question! Here's my response: http://www.rulethewaves.net/blog/?p=1451
LOL! You said "war" books. I knew what you meant though.
Here is mine
My answer is here
I teach on the university level, and right now, everything is wrapping up. I have to actively avoid reading in order to finish grading research papers. It is so difficult because I want to do anything other than grade. Ugh. But the good news is, once I have finished, I will have unlimited reading time until my summer session begins!
Well I think this question depends on my life at the moment. When I'm regularly just living my life, reading happens naturally. In the midst of extreme chaos and ridiculousness I force myself to carve out time to read because if I don't I'm noticeably less happy.
My full response is on my blog -
Reading Amidst the Chaos
It depends!
Musings/Whereabouts
Good question Miz B!
http://fredasvoice.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-monday-reading-time.html
I'm new to the meme, and after 2 AM, CST, my post will publish. http://forgetfulone.blogspot.com
Love this question!
You can find my answer HERE
mine
http://vampira2468.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/hunting-in-the-real-world/
Good question. You can find my musing here.
My Musing.
I have lots of reading time now too, not sure what I am going to do in a few months.
My answer is posted here
I read every morning. My full answer is posted.
http://forgetfulone.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays.html
My permalink. Thanks!
Thanks, Rebecca! It's intriguing to hear other people's answers to this!
Mine is here: http://shouldbereading.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/musing-mondays-may-10/
~MizB
A schedule always works better for me. Here's my answer:
http://southerngal-lisa.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays-reading-time.html
Interesting question. Here's my answer.
It's a bit of a mix for me. My full answer is here.
oddly, I find my available reading time is often dependent on the book that I am reading, as I explain in MY POST.
I guess a little bit of both.
Here's mine.
I love this question and the replies so far. Mine: http://sheeryhall.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays-making-time-for-book.html
I'm back after a long time....
http://addlife21.blogspot.com/2010/05/reading-time.html
Great muse! Here is mine--
http://thefridayfriends.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays.html
I'm a carver! Here's my answer:
http://diana-book-of-secrets.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays-may-10-2010.html
I'm definitely a carver. Here's why:
http://missyreadsreviews.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays.html
I find I am a free-range reader -- books are always on hand and, somehow, I always find time to read them.
My post is here.
I haven't posted for a while. Glad to be back! My Answer
Here's my answer this week:
http://theninjalibrarian.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays-7.html
Here's my answer:
http://somanybooks123.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-mondays-finding-time-to-read.html
You can find my answer on my blog here - http://desertladybug1016.blogspot.com/2010/05/musing-monday-may-10.html
I usually do my reading at night before going to sleep. I only read a few pages, though, before falling asleep. Before having kids, I would curl up with a book and read the whole day, and now I read kiddie stories to my little ones. Love every moment of it. :-)
Mine is here: http://mominsanity.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/monday-musings-16/
Great question. Here's my answer.
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