When I last posted, I had reached 26 books read. Thought I'd bring this last challenge up to date as I've pretty much sucked at all the others...I divided my readings into sections and went ahead and included some works in progress. I didn't quite make it to my goal but wow, so close. Also - apologies for the layout, I couldn't get any of this quite right, but wanted to just get it out there and done so I can start a new year.
Running:
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I've been reading quite a bit about running and I enjoy it immensely. I'm not a good runner at all, but I love the meditation of it and wish I could be a long distance runner if I could devote the time to commit to it (and if my knees could tolerate it - perhaps I should switch to barefoot running!). I love hearing the stories these athletes tell, and how running becomes a symbol for how they live their lives.
The book by Murakami was one I listened to over my iPhone on a long Fall drive to NY to pick up my husband. I love Murakami's books, and was hopeful about this one. I was so pleased to hear his meditative thoughts, our shared experiences running in Boston and how he equates running to writing. I wish I owned this, as many phrases would be underlined with exclamation points.
Born to Run is just cool.
Fiction:
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I thought reading fiction would be the easiest way to go to crank through some books quickly, but I ended up having a hard time finding fiction I enjoyed. For example,
Disgrace slowed me down a lot because frankly, it was terribly upsetting and after being a therapist all day, I wanted fluff. (Not to put anyone off
Disgrace - apparently its being made into or is a movie, and comments on important issues in South Africa). So damn it, I enjoy me a Sophie Kinsella book. Sue me. And I can't wait to read the next
Matched book. That's great post-apocalyptic fluff. Also - I've been catching a lot of my reading on my rides home from work. Which is bringing down my stress levels, making me a much nicer driver. Thank you Boston Public Library.
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Non-Fiction:
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| 44 - unfinished |
Three Cups of Tea is simply amazing.
The Doors, eh. I should finish
Predictably Irrational tonight, and am loving it. Good stuff about how we make decisions.
Therapy:
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| 45 - Unfinished |
All books are very good. I already use the
Child's Mind information with some of the kids I work with (although I wish I had a big office with bean bag chairs and fluffy pillows to really teach meditation and relaxation to kids!).
Books on Creativity:
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| 46 - Unfinished |
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| 47 - Unfinished |
I just don't want to finish either book, so I haven't!
Books on Fertility, Pregnancy Planning & PCOS (and no, I'm not pregnant):
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This has been a tough year for me. One of the main reasons why I stopped blogging was my difficulty dealing with issues around infertility. I know, I know, blogging could have helped. I wasn't there. Sorry.
I've been to two specialists, and finally have a diagnosis that has helped explain a lot of things, and has given me many questions. I have lots of feelings about doctors, and many really terrible ones about not being able to get pregnant. And lots of shame around it. I can't tell if I'm rejecting medical interventions because I think there are other solutions that are healthier, or if I'm just not accepting my diagnosis, or perhaps, most likely both.
But if I have to explain to one more person that having this question and trying to answer this question in no way impacts my desire to get pregnant; I'm just sad that it doesn't come as easily as any other woman. I also wish people would just sit with me in my grief, instead of offering platitudes about God's timing and stress and me being ready. Bite me, that crap is bull.
I'd be the best mom ever. I just have insulin irregularities that cause my hormones to go out of wack. When those hormones are out of wack, my body doesn't do what its supposed to do during the monthly cycle. If willing and wishing could make things happen, well. But I've got to get there, and soon!
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