obsessions

"Jani, you have an obsessive nature." my sister Tiffany told me today over the phone. I was explaining to her about my "media log" and this is what I concluded...

I cannot do one thing for just a short period of time (let's say 10 minutes or so). Whether it be reading a book, looking at wedding blogs, listening to music and what have you, I must do these activities until I'm finished with them. For example, last week I was at reading "Lord of Chaos" by Robert Jordan and I had about 200 pages left. Sadly enough, going to classes or doing anything else productive just about killed me. The thought of having an unfinished book beside my bed caused my thoughts to be only on the plot of the book. So, I apologize Andrew if I seemed like I was off in space during class. I was probably in the land of Cairhein or something. Luckily I had time to finish the last 200 pages and my oh my, Robert Jordan sure does know how to end a book. Because of his delightful words I have now started the 7th book and now I am in the same boat as I was last week. (I suppose that I will continue to be this way until I finish the series)

Last night I started crocheting a hat. I could hardly put the yarn down to write this blog. Obsessive? Yes. I realize that this part of my nature could become unhealthy. I don't believe that I have reached this point yet because I do try to have a balance in all the areas of my life. (from what I've written here, it probably doesn't sound like I am balanced at all)

Looking over my media log I have realized that I spend most of my time reading. Whether that be reading for pleasure or reading textbooks, my eyes are constantly scanning over words. I was encouraged to see that most of my time isn't spent on the internet, although that is a temptation. Balance is key, and that is what I'm striving for.