*sad face*
I really have no time to read right now. And the reason is not because I work full time. Anyone who says they can’t read solely because of a regular 40 hour work week is probably not trying hard enough to find time. Now obviously things like family responsibilities might cut into one’s reading time, but I no longer take just work as an excuse unless we’re talking major overtime.
Anyway, my reason is different. I’m currently working on getting my real estate license and I devote hours a day to my current class. It isn’t difficult, but very time consuming. So when I’m not at work, at the gym, or working toward finishing my real estate courses, I’m sleeping. Cause I need sleep. Oh well.
What’s kept you from reading the most?
Johnny Reads 
Very simply: A levels
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Is that school? Like high school? I read minimally when I was in high school. A lot when I was in college. Not so much after graduating. š
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Yep, high school. Sixth form. No time to read š¦
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College. Like right now š
I try reading in class to make it up, though š
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I read more in college than I have after graduating. So odd.
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Very.
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Work, family, writing, blogging – falling asleep in bed with the book over my face š
A real estate license? Interesting. You planning on leaving the book shop, then?
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Haha do you really fall asleep with your book over your face? And yes, I am. *shrug*
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It’s been known … Have you had enough of the book shop or just expanding your career options?
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It just isn’t a career to me. Any 18-year-old can do what I do.
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Not sure I totally agree. To be a good retail employee, you need to have plenty of skills – numeracy, people skills, time management – a good work ethic. During my years in floristry, I’ve met a LOT of people who have made rubbish employees. Some of it’s down to poor attitude, but a lot have had very poor people skills.
I get your point, though. I hope it goes well for you – the very best of success with it, John š
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I have seen those people too. What I meant is it isn’t a high skill or high paying job. And after racing my way through school I just need more.
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Nothing wrong with that. Best of luck with it – hope your studies go well š
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The lack of hours in the day. I think there should be more. I’m petitioning the earth to rotate slower but it’s ignoring me.
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I hope it keeps ignoring you. A slower rotating earth would mean a lower life expectancy in terms of years. Nope.
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Definitely time with friends, I like to give my relationships full book/phone/internet free time
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I have none of those.
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School, Work, and writing. I do try to find at least 15 minutes a day though š
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15 minutes to read?! Need more than that.
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Well obviously, but it’s better than nothing at all!
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Yes, ma’am. Can’t argue that.
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Not much, honestly. Unless I’m enmeshed in my writing that I literally spend every waking hour on it, I can find ways to read no matter what I’m doing. Last summer wasn’t my most widely read summer, but that was because I was traveling everywhere while in Washington and only felt like re-reading comfort books instead of branching out. However, I still read over 200 books last year, so I don’t feel it was a waste.
Real estate, huh? Cool! What brought you into that idea for a career? Is the Houston market burgeoning? Good luck with all your classes!
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Well you’re not human. So you don’t count. I was actually planning on getting my license before I ever applied at Half Price Books. But I was talked out of it. Not this time. I think the Houston market is a solid place to be. Affordability. And plenty of homes available in such a big city. I have six classes. I plan on finishing one a week. Hopefully.
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I’m plenty human. I just read faster than some people.
Well good luck in all your classes! It’s always exciting to begin a new venture.
Oh! By the way, do you still want me contributing with posts at times? I know it’s been a while, but don’t feel bad, I haven’t been as good at updating my own blog, either.
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Thanks! I’m kind of sickly at the moment, but I’m moving along through my first class. And I still haven’t removed you from my users. You’re more than welcome to write posts on here.
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Med school! Nuff said.
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Yes. That’s a good excuse.
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Ughhhhh
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Getting my chemistry degree left absolutely no time for reading. Or writing. Or fun. Especially on the semesters I was taking a full 18 hours, or even MORE in some circumstances.
I’ve been reading every night before bed for a few months now, and that works really well. I’ve finished almost four books this month! I don’t remember the last time I did that. I think I’ve told you this before, but I think I have you to thank for why I actively made time for reading again. You reminded me how important it is.
Good luck with the real estate stuff! My real estate agent last year seemed to really enjoy his job. He had to go out on the weekends and evenings to show houses, but it seemed like he didn’t have to be in the office much. So it seems like a good option if you’d like to see your city and meet people and not have to stare at a screen all day.
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I know those semesters. I had three 18 hour semesters. They wouldn’t allow me to take 21. I tried. But since my degree is in CJ, which I’m almost certain you know, I was actually able to read more in college than ever before. I usually had class four days a week and worked part-time the other three. Which amounted to a lot of days getting home at 12:00 or 3:00, which is obviously really early. I also didn’t have to study because I actually paid attention to lectures and took great notes.
Thanks! And I think I’ll be a good fit in real estate. One of the things I seriously don’t like right now is working 2:30-10:30 three nights a week. So I won’t have anymore of those nights and I’ll be able to do so much work at home.
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No matter how much I’ve got going on, I read every night to cleanse my brain’s pallet. There are those days when I wake up with my Kindle on my chest having fallen asleep mid-sentence. It is therapy for me.
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I wish I could. But I sleep more than any other person I know. Couple that with my ongoing real estate classes and work, and I need more time.
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Goo luck with your classes. My wife went through them and got her license just as the real estate bubble burst. At least it’s bouncing back
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My dad has had his license since ’96. I think. And 2008 really hurt him. He’s just getting back into it full-time now.
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