So I decided to MAKE myself read again. Since I've started working full-time, I just haven't made the time to read. I spend plenty of time blogging, reading blogs, and playing Solitaire, but can't find the time to read a real novel. I haven't found anything I like and/or don't have the brain cells left at the end of the day to think about what I'm reading.
I decided to FORCE myself to read somthing. A whole book even. I went to the library, walked the isles, told myself that cookbooks don't count, and walked some more. My kids had already checked their books out and were waiting. Darin had done the same. We had been there for an hour.
And then I found it: Beauty. The classic Beauty and the Beast story retold in the modern day. It was short, based on a classic, and one that looked pretty good.
Two days later, I've read the book. It captivated me right from the start and got right to the good stuff: falling in love.
BUT LET ME WARN YOU: Beauty dies. And it ruined the whole book. What a waste of my time and energy! I hate sad stories! Sadness happens enough in the real world that it doesn't need to happen in my make believe world. Sadly, I do not recommend it.
So, now it's your turn: what is your favorite book? I REALLY need a good book now, since my attempt failed miserably. If I don't get help soon and find another book that's good, I may give up reading forever (not the newspaper, blogs, or recipe books, though, just novels).
While you think about it, here's my 5:
1. My work Christmas party at Christopher's Steak and Seafood. The best part? I won a free haircut and got to go home 2 hours early. Paid.
2. Safety in the snow.
3. Reading what I thought was a great romance story bundled up in a blanket in front of the Christmas tree (I'm not grateful for the sad ending, though...)
4. Roasted broccoli. Delicious!
5. My husband who has almost singlehandedly bought and wrapped all of our Christmas presents.
BONUS:
6. We get to go to Disneyland in March! I HAVE to go to a conference in Anaheim , and I have to stay at the Disneyland Hotel, and I get to bring the family! I've never been to Disneyland. Too bad I'll actually be working all day. Still, though: DISNEYLAND!
