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Postby Ilovebigcats » May 11th, 2008, 3:23 am

Gerald Creasy wrote:
And my TO READ pile...I hope it dosent fall......I could be pinned for days.


At least you know you could go 4 days without messing on yourself. :P :twisted: :shock: :lol:


I use to read a lot... but I can't stop. I have to finish the book in one sitting. I will stay up all night to get it done. I have done that too many times to try again. I already have sleep issues. :?

I could never read more than one book at a time.. it would totally confuse me and be frustrating. I have a one track mind when it comes to reading.. AND a bad memory... I have to continue to the end or I will forgot what I already read.

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Postby one love » May 11th, 2008, 5:26 am

Gerald Creasy wrote:There is not enough time in the day for me to read as much as I would like to.

My problem is I read too many at one time...read a chapter here....a few pages there...skip over to a different one.

Currently I am in the progress of reading an Eschatology book, a Book on God and Suffering, a horror novel, a computer graphics textbook, AND a Doctor Who book (Zygons!!)

And my TO READ pile...I hope it dosent fall......I could be pinned for days.


thats me as well... I start reading one book look on the shelf and grab another, it is an endless cycle. Not to mention all the biblical history programs on my computer :shock:

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Postby valley » May 11th, 2008, 7:01 am

I love reading good novels, however it seems as if I spend more time reading educational books. Right now, sitting on my desk is "Cracking the LSAT". On a side note: if anyone has taken the LSAT I would love some advice. :D

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Postby PastorDaniel » May 11th, 2008, 8:56 am

Gerald Creasy wrote:There is not enough time in the day for me to read as much as I would like to.

My problem is I read too many at one time...read a chapter here....a few pages there...skip over to a different one.

Currently I am in the progress of reading an Eschatology book, a Book on God and Suffering, a horror novel, a computer graphics textbook, AND a Doctor Who book (Zygons!!)

And my TO READ pile...I hope it dosent fall......I could be pinned for days.


My situation is similar to this. I'm currently enrolled in a full summer semester at Covenant College....so that is quit a bit of textbook reading. My courses are Concepts in Mathmatics, Conflict Management 2 & 3, and Christian Doctrine.

I'm also halfway through a Series 7 securities licensing manual...halfway through an elective from whitewing...halfway through a couple of other study books...and then I read at least one article a day from Buisness Week and WhiteWing or Charisma.

Plus I read another article or two online in the news and Jude 2.

So I'm probably reading at least 6 hours out of everyday...sometimes more.....no wonder I keep headaches... :wink:
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Postby MrDanger » May 11th, 2008, 10:00 am

I read all the time. I read fun things (mysteries, adventures, comics, and graphic novels) and more serious things (business related, textbooks, inspirational, leadership, etc). Last year, I read almost 70 books. The problem for me has become that I read too much and don't retain as much as I used to. I could probably go back and reread most of the books from last year and enjoy them as if I was reading it for the first time.

I had planned on slowing down this year and reading to retain. Since I just finished my 24th book this morning before church, I don't think I'm accomplishing my goal. :oops:
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Postby scooter » May 11th, 2008, 10:44 am

I've been going back to college. That's meant quite a bit of reading. I have never liked to read much.

Mostly its been Christian leadership specific, however one of the most enjoyable courses was a core requirement called Masterpieces of Western Literature II. :shock:

I found myself first having to read and then wanting to read and then making time to read.
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Postby Jennifer Smith » May 11th, 2008, 1:56 pm

I've been enjoying reading my textbooks too... I can feel my brain expanding...! :lol:

They are all I have time to read right now, except for a daily devotional and the Bible.
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