One book a month

I personally didn't believe in New Year's resolutions. I mean lets face it, every year since 1st grader, I make long list of resolutions but its just too hard for me to keep up with. So 5 years ago, I stopped with my list.  But on New Year's eve last year, I thought of changing this one thing in me. It ain't bad to keep going again with my resolutions after all. And one of the lessons Ive realized was to make them simple and doable.

On top of my list, is to read more books and for Pete's sake, finish it. Yes to more reads, may it be novels, short stories, scientific articles, etc. The key here is balance. The reason why I had a hard time finishing a book and read less books in the past years is because I was busy with work and other stuff and if I had spare time, Id rather sleep, spend time with family/friends or go to the mall. But hey, everyone and anyone can be busy and its really all up to you to make room for other things. We are in control of our time. This is one of the things I needed to revive in me. For the longest time, I missed being in bed with a good book. Which brought me to the idea of (at least) one book a month. I know it doesn't give much justice since a month is quite long to finish one book. But the thing is, being a simultaneous Marine Researcher and masters student, I guess the "one book a month" will do (at least for now). And since I am serious with this resolution, I decided to buy myself as birthday gift, an e-book reader. Thus, I have no more excuse not to read. And for guiltless reading, I established myself to read scientific articles in the lab/office  during the day, which would be helpful for my work and thesis, then on to my favorite novels at home. =)

So far so good. I'm now on my 7th book. Yes, I know I'm 2 books ahead. I took advantage of my summer. =)

P.S.

I started reading Robert Jordan's fantasy series, The Wheel of Time as suggested by a good friend of mine and Im liking it so far.