R.I.F.

Reading is Fundamental. This was a program that we had in school growing up. Now there are many more acronyms used like DEAR....drop everything and read, but the concept is the same. Reading is encouraged. Well, I have never been a big reader. I enjoy magazines, and books that are self help themes, or non-fiction. I have always had the attitude that I need to have advanced my education, or have become a better person from what I read. I have participated in many Bible studies and book clubs of that nature. Again there was a purpose and I improved my understandings of a particular subject. I always found it a waste of time to sit and read a novel that was fiction....I guess I am a realist to a fault. My hubby is a big reader....as many of you have noticed from our "library" collection. I am thrilled that my kids are big readers as well. There are times when we have to tell them to put the books down and join the family. I have always envied that ability to just relax, kick back and absorb oneself in a good book. So this summer I vowed to commit to getting through at least one good summer read that was for pure enjoyment. I wouldn't need to take a quiz over the info, I wouldn't necessarily advanced my knowledge on a certain subject, I would simply read for the pure enjoyment of it. Well I am happy to report that I am starting book #3 for the summer. Yes folks that's right 2 books completed and it is the beginning of July. I have found myself in a hurry up and wait mode this summer with taking kids to activities. So instead of dropping them and heading home for a mere 30-40 min. I decided to just stay put and wait and pick up a book and read. It has been a liberating experience for me. So far my reads include: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs (Thanks Jana for sharing this one) and I picked up my Danielle Steele, Sisters, that I purchased last summer and only made it to chapt. 3. Wrapped that one up last night while waiting for Jaydin at dance. Now I am starting another Kate Jacobs book called Comfort Food. So here's to happy reading for no other purpose than pure enjoyment!