Day Reading

Today was beautiful. A nice breeze, blaring sun and a baby blue sky. This is my favorite weather. I wish it could always be Spring. A visit to Forest Park was the first thing on my mind this morning, but I never made it over. I picked up a book for one of my classes and before I knew it, the day had passed me by. Snuggled on a wicker chair in my sunroom I finished the book as the sun faded. This book is different than the usually assigned readings and in fact it was quite interesting- obviously I couldn't put it down.
The reason I enjoyed the book so, is that it directly relates to some struggles in my life. For this reason I won't name the novel.
Anyway, at first I felt excited that I had finished the whole book and didn't have to worry with it anymore. Then I felt upset that I had "wasted" the day. In the end though, I had to admit that I really enjoyed myself, even if i didn't take the book outside for some sun.
Rainy days are the best to lay around and read, but i'll take whatever God gives me and say thanks.

Day reading is better than night reading because I'm alert and can explore all the side thoughts that the text evokes. At night I fall asleep if I let my thoughts run away from the page.
In a lot of ways I think reading is like dreaming. You imagine characters, settings, and fit things to your own perceptions and situations (at least I do). Books are powerful for many reasons, one of which is that they change depending on the reader.

I would love to write a book..... Maybe some day.

until.....