not crocheting, reading
Riding my bike to work has stalled. I was almost hit by a car three weeks ago and since winter has drawn closer I’d be riding in dusk and dawn and frankly, I’m still a bit spooked about riding on the road. But I’m missing exercise (and my stomach is growing fatter at a rapid rate). However, there is a bright side – I’m catching public transport to work, and when you work five days per week that makes for lots of commuting time. But I haven’t been crocheting, I’ve been reading!
I’ve mentioned before that I’m part of a book group, and that I rarely seem to finish the book. So this year I’ve made a new promise to myself – even if I don’t read any other fiction, I WILL finish my book group book! And finally, this month I have. We’ll be discussing Kavalier and Clay in around 10 days time. What a super book! And now I’m reading last month’s book, Flowers for Algernon. Loving it too. Then I’ll get to the month before – Jasper Jones.
I used to absolutely devour books. I read quickly, and used to get through many books each month. But then I had kids and started crocheting and other things took over. I’m enjoying getting back to the world of fiction and imagination and words. (And did still manage to do some crochet at school council last night so not all is lost on that score).
I wanted our son’s middle name to be Algernon (overlooking the fact both his first and middle names would be the main characters in Importance of Being Earnest). Husband vetoed it and we ended up with Trevelyan instead.
I’ve basically given up TV so I can read at night when the children are in bed. Worth it!
Ack!! So glad you didn’t end up a pancake on a bike! I love reading and it’s something that I love to have by the bed so at night in the cold weather I can climb under the covers and snuggle up with a good read.
Flowers for Algernon- hmm, such vague memories, it’s a bit science experimenty isn’t it, from memory.
I do some road riding with Jack, but make him where a fluro high vis vest.
I haven’t read any of those books. I always read before I go to sleep. I have to admit that I used to read literature, but after a few kids it’s almost all chic lit. Oh well. I can do with something simple by the end of the day.
One of the things I miss most about working is the 30 minute commute to and from the office!
Good on you for getting back into it Lara.
I haven’t visited your blog in a while, and didn’t realize you had been hit by a car. I’m so sorry, but glad you are all right!
I have to drive to and from work, so I get no crafting or reading time there, just music on the ipod. I am envious of people I see on the bus and the train. Then again, I like my independent wheels.
I LOVE “Flowers for Algernon.” We read that in high school, and I have recommended that my son (13) read it too. Such a wonderful story. Hope you enjoy all your reading!
Erica
You bring such inspiration, such a good light to my in box!
So sorry to hear about your close call, though … whew …
I just LOVE to get your emails!
Thanks, Lara, for your comment on my blog post the other week. I think it was on the day that Blogger was acting up and it’s no longer showing up on the actual blog post but I did receive the notification email. Thank you again for your kind words.
First of all – THANK YOU for you lovely comment. And secondly, I’m glad you’re not riding your bike this winter. Expanding tummies be damned – life is too short and you are too gorgeous to get injured or killed when some dimwit in their car isn’t concentrating enough to notice you.
I’m looking forward to getting back to reading. I just read Erin McKean’s book “Secret Lives of Dresses” (I think?) in hospital and it was just the most beautiful book. Really enjoyable.