I think reading for pleasure is important because it helps you to gain a better vocabulary and knowledge of basic things. The more a person reads just for fun, the more educated they are in my opinion. A lot of people read books about a certain topic, like whales for example, because they are interested in it. And after reading it, they have such a good understanding of that topic. I am not much of an academic reader, but I think even reading any type of book can educate a person. It is very important to me to read for pleasure. Plus it is better than wasting time watching television or playing video games. I wish I read more, but it is hard to find time to sit down and just read a good book, especially when I have so many other things to do. But when I do have time, it is nice to just relax, curl up in a blanket, and read a good book!
The one way I can think of that I make writing pleasurable for me is to write about something that interests me. Either that, or just doing creative writing. I love making up stories because it gets my imagination flowing. One thing I love is dreams! I wish I could dream all the time because it is so fun. And I wish I could remember and write down all my dreams like a story. That would be the most fun form of writing in my opinion. But if I am really interested in the topic that I have to write about then I really enjoy it, in most cases. Reading and writing are just such great skills to have!
The Hunger Games is amazing! And I am with you on the Nicholas Sparks books, they are just cute. Have you ever considered having a dream journal? I have one. I forget to write in it a lot, but when I do it is so much fun to go back and read them. I think reading is very important. I sometimes wish that I could read all day.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was well read. I have a goal to read the 100 best novels (according to TIME magazine) but I have no idea when I will get around to that, I blame procrastination for that one. I second the thought that reading is important too. By the way it is really funny that we both mentioned watching TV and playing video games as lower than reading books. I enjoy vegging in front of a screen but I feel guilty after.
ReplyDeleteYou sound like you have very similar tastes with me lol!! I love all of those. If you like nicholas sparks you might like a lady name Marcia Lynn McClure. I love her books when I need an escape from life :)
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is so hard to sit down and find the time to read books, especially now in college. I definitely am just planning on having a read-a-thon this summer. And you know what? I definitely think that it's okay to not like reading, because everybody likes different things. I just think that it is important to learn how to appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteReading, who knew a bunch of ink on a page could have so much power.
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