Do you schedule your reading time?

pilotbob · 06-28-2009, 11:52 AM

It has come to my attention while looking at my Kindle home page there are alot more to-read books on their then my reading time seems to allow me to get to. Through consideration I also know that I spend alot of time doing other things, perhaps through lazyness like watching the tube or spending alot of time on sites like twitter and facebooks.

So, I have been considering setting aside a specific time to read... or at least a goal. I was thinking of starting with something simple like, read at least 2 hours per day (in one block) on Saturday and Sunday.

Anyone else do something like this? Anyone else have DEAR (drop everything and read) time at their house hld?

BOb

zelda_pinwheel · 06-28-2009, 11:54 AM

not so far but i probably should. my list is long too. it sounds like a good idea to me.

desertgrandma · 06-28-2009, 11:58 AM

No. Reading is pure pleasure. I read when I get the 'urge'.

Scheduling it would make it more like work.....I would HAVE to read.

pilotbob · 06-28-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

No. Reading is pure pleasure. I read when I get the 'urge'.

Scheduling it would make it more like work.....I would HAVE to read.

Yea... I get that. But, many times I find myself thinking... Should I be reading rather than watching reality TV!?

BOb

daffy4u · 06-28-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

No. Reading is pure pleasure. I read when I get the 'urge'.

Scheduling it would make it more like work.....I would HAVE to read.

Ditto! I think that is also why I haven't been into getting ebooks from the library. I hate being pressured to read something in a limited amount of time.

ruth1304 · 06-28-2009, 12:06 PM

Reading is never work - I schedule it so that I make sure I get some reading time. It's more making sure I have an opportunity to read than forcing myself. It also means that I can schedule other things, and encourages me to do something other than read

pilotbob · 06-28-2009, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Ditto! I think that is also why I haven't been into getting ebooks from the library. I hate being pressured to read something in a limited amount of time.

So, I'm confused, why did you vote yes?

BOb

daffy4u · 06-28-2009, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

So, I'm confused, why did you vote yes?

BOb

I thought I voted "no". I still have some issues with this netbook cursor going places I don't mean it to.

pilotbob · 06-28-2009, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

I thought I voted "no". I still have some issues with this netbook cursor going places I don't mean it to.

Click on one of the numbers on the poll... I have it set to public... you can see who voted for what.

BOb

daffy4u · 06-28-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

Click on one of the numbers on the poll... I have it set to public... you can see who voted for what.

BOb

Oooh! That's a new trick I didn't know about. I am definitely a "NO". My "yes" vote was a mistake. Sorry for throwing your poll results off.

pilotbob · 06-28-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Oooh! That's a new trick I didn't know about. I am definitely a "NO". My "yes" vote was a mistake. Sorry for throwing your poll results off.

I think I can change it.

BOb

EDIT: Hmm... seems as a mod I can edit the numbers... but I can't see a way to edit who voted for what.

daffy4u · 06-28-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilotbob

I think I can change it.

BOb

EDIT: Hmm... seems as a mod I can edit the numbers... but I can't see a way to edit who voted for what.

Thanks for trying. We'll just have to remember to add and subtract one when the poll closes in July. Or maybe a nice "yes" person will vote "no" for me.

ladyjane · 06-28-2009, 12:25 PM

I voted no.. but rethinking kinda...as I'm up around 5 every morning (not sure why) I make coffee. take the dog for a walk and when I get home theres nothing better than the
smell of coffee and my reader ready...then I figure its summer..to short .. so figure when its nice I go out side and read till my eyes hurt..maybe do some something..read some more ..When it rains I do housework..not one of my favorite things..oh ..I work to. so have to fit that in...so can my answer still be *no*?

Sparrow · 06-28-2009, 12:29 PM

I'm generally an ad hoc reader - but I always read in bed before I go to sleep (does that count as scheduling?).

(I haven't voted yet pending adjudication.)

zelda_pinwheel · 06-28-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparrow

I'm generally an ad hoc reader - but I always read in bed before I go to sleep (does that count as scheduling?).

(I haven't voted yet pending adjudication.)

heh, depending on the decision, i may have to change my vote.

View Poll Results: Do you schedule your reading time?
Yes	7	12.50%
No	49	87.50%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

06-28-2009, 11:52 AM	#1
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 18,754 Karma: 4233896 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Do you schedule your reading time? It has come to my attention while looking at my Kindle home page there are alot more to-read books on their then my reading time seems to allow me to get to. Through consideration I also know that I spend alot of time doing other things, perhaps through lazyness like watching the tube or spending alot of time on sites like twitter and facebooks. So, I have been considering setting aside a specific time to read... or at least a goal. I was thinking of starting with something simple like, read at least 2 hours per day (in one block) on Saturday and Sunday. Anyone else do something like this? Anyone else have DEAR (drop everything and read) time at their house hld? BOb __________________ Never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by incompetence. --Napoleon Bonaparte

06-28-2009, 11:54 AM	#2
zelda_pinwheel zeldinha zippy zeldissima Posts: 27,828 Karma: 908606 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Paris, France Device: eb1150 & is that a nook in her pocket, or she just happy to see you?	not so far but i probably should. my list is long too. it sounds like a good idea to me. __________________ blog.ex-elibris.fr : les liseuses, les ebooks, nos lectures, la technologie… I don't want none of that mischief on my eels! - pdurrant since i would never want to disappoint wde and vr, we are thrilled to present the next exciting avatar in zelda's wardrobe, by vivaldirules himself.

06-28-2009, 11:58 AM	#3
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,221 Karma: 7720386 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone and an Ipad Mini.....	No. Reading is pure pleasure. I read when I get the 'urge'. Scheduling it would make it more like work.....I would HAVE to read. __________________ How To Join Our Happy Family! -- What is "Karma" and How Does it Work? What is Our Wiki. -- How to Start a Poll The "Introduce Yourself" Thread and Why You Should Use It How to use the MobileRead Patricia C. Clark Memorial Library

06-28-2009, 12:25 PM	#13
ladyjane I hate to clean Posts: 125 Karma: 1155 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Burlington, ontario Device: Sony PRS-505, Acer NetBook	I voted no.. but rethinking kinda...as I'm up around 5 every morning (not sure why) I make coffee. take the dog for a walk and when I get home theres nothing better than the smell of coffee and my reader ready...then I figure its summer..to short .. so figure when its nice I go out side and read till my eyes hurt..maybe do some something..read some more ..When it rains I do housework..not one of my favorite things..oh ..I work to. so have to fit that in...so can my answer still be no? __________________ ~Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon~

06-28-2009, 12:06 PM	#6
ruth1304 Addict Posts: 394 Karma: 1546 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bristol, UK Device: Waiting for a kindle!	Reading is never work - I schedule it so that I make sure I get some reading time. It's more making sure I have an opportunity to read than forcing myself. It also means that I can schedule other things, and encourages me to do something other than read

06-28-2009, 12:29 PM	#14
Sparrow Wizard Posts: 4,400 Karma: 1358102 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: UK Device: Palm TX, CyBook Gen3	I'm generally an ad hoc reader - but I always read in bed before I go to sleep (does that count as scheduling?). (I haven't voted yet pending adjudication.) __________________ "Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing has happened." - Winston Churchill

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Classic How much reading time do you get on the nook between charges	Joykins	Barnes & Noble NOOK	2	02-02-2010 06:10 PM
Wheel of Time re-reading: help	Over	Reading Recommendations	30	09-11-2009 04:12 PM
Reading multiple books at the same time	spaze	HanLin eBook	2	08-20-2009 02:37 AM
Is there a way to get the time from your Kindle 2 while reading?	sahmad88	Amazon Kindle	13	03-25-2009 05:23 AM
A quick reading strategy when time is short	TadW	Lounge	0	11-12-2005 12:29 PM


Advertisement Enthusiast