Save the Eyes, Starve the Brain

I have a problem with myself; I don't read as much as I used to or as I should. In addition I don't read education/career related books.

I used to read a lot. Mainly it was classic literature. Early on I discovered worlds, theories and philosophies that were foreign to most of my peers. It was a lonely time but an exciting time.

My eyes started hurting due to reading via candle light/flash light (some books were read in secret). My ability to read a book in one sitting slowly diminished. Soon, it took me weeks to read a novel.

I don't think I am currently reading as much as I should and more importantly I am not reading materials that relate to my current field of study. This too must be remedied.

Perhaps this summer I will attempt to get through 30 or so novels of interest. The trick will be to pick through literary works that help with final thesis project ideas.

Someone recently said to me that their #1 rule is not to hope. In that spirit I will not hope to read these book but I will strive to read the 30 that I put before me.

On another note, improving my writing skills comes next!