For as long as I could remember I have always enjoyed the pleasure of reading. I remember when I was in middle school my mom would drop me off at the library after school where I would sit and read books until closing time. There were so many titles to choose from that I could not just select a few. It was then that I realized my absolute love for books of all kind!
For many years I could not understand how my love for books developed as I was not raised in a family of pleasure-readers. As I grew older, my interest in reading struck an interest of reading in my mother and we began to share interesting novels to read.
I was recently asked the question, "what is your literacy life like"? I immediately began to think of all the books I have had the pleasure of reading while balancing work, school, and life.
After further consideration I decided that my literacy life flourishes more than I realize.
I would say that I part-take in some sort of reading every day. Whether texting, emailing, browsing on the internet, listening to music, or something as simple as driving on the highway. These are all forms of literacy and require comprehension on some level.
I try to keep a life of (traditional) literacy by reading novels on the weekend when I am all caught up on homework and lesson plans. This extends the time of completion for one novel by at least two months.
My most desirable time of the year to read is during extended holiday breaks or summer when I have, what feels like, an endless amount of time to read and enjoy an adventure through the world of characters.
As an adult I find it difficult to read for enjoyment as the constant demand of life occurs daily and I forget. Regardless of how often opportunities are presented to read, my desire to read for enjoyment have not changed, and I am grateful to have an appreciation for quality literature,
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