I read while I walk—all the time (though I did stop reading, though not walking, to take this photo). I first started this as a child, and I'm pretty sure I was inspired by Belle in the first place. I may or may not have strolled around my house with a basket on one arm and a book in my hands pretending to be my favorite Disney princess.
And the habit hasn't ceased. In fact, I even used to read while walking on campus (you know, when I used to be a student), which resulted in bumping into to people occasionally and slipping on the icy walkways. But I did it anyway. And I do it now.
Now I'll read while walking to work from the bus stop and while walking around the corner to the Pearl Bakery, where I'll read while waiting for my medium-hot-chocolate-with-whipped-cream-to-go. Mom
I mean, with a goal of reading 40 books this year, I have to get in as much reading time as I can, right?
9 comments:
I used to frequently read while walking as well. That's just good multitasking! It's hard to regret having a book with you, but I have definitely regretted not having one!
Love that glimpse of your adorable jacket.
Hey, you're reading Peace Like a River! What did you think of it? I have a love/hate relationship with it.
I wish I was that talented, life would be much better if I had your talent.
I loved Peace Like A River!
I have only tried reading while walking a couple times and found it distracting (maybe because I tend to walk too fast).
I'm sure you'll read 40 books this year easily!
i got a little laugh out of this. why? because on my way to class today i was definitely reading the newspaper. and i definitely ran into TWO people. oops. sorry guys! (not really)
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...just don't fall in any fountains.
Yes, I am chuckling somewhat as I picture my little browned-eyed girl skipping through the house with a basket dangling from her arm. Unlike you and Belle, however, I have never mastered the art of reading and walking simultaneously, or perhaps I just don't walk that many places. . . . And let me clarify that it's not the bringing of one book wherever you go that makes me shake my head; it's the bringing of two or three books wherever you go that makes me smile.
Forgot to say that I LOVE Peace Like a River.
Love that book. I can't read and walk at the same time. My goal last year was 100 books, and I almost made it.
I was walking and reading once - not too long ago - and missed a step, fell flat on the sidwalk and nearly broke a bone in my hand (the doc called it "bruised").
Be careful!
ps I enjoy your post.
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