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I just finished Everything Matters! and I want to sit here and write about how poignant it was and how much it made me feel, but I’m slightly overwhelmed by the consequences that reading this book might have. For someone like me who debates every decision with an unrelenting fear that every choice could lead to an alternate future, this book was probably the worst idea (or maybe the best).

Goals// Book Edition

I have never been one to make resolutions, as I think I have discussed before here. I usually try to avoid disappointment, which is why I often times avoid committing myself to accomplishing anything (that sounds horrible.)

However, this year I decided to go against my acquired grain and make a commitment to myself. I promised myself that I would read at least one book a month. 12 books for 2011. While that should be easy given that last semester I read approximately one book a week, it is a lot harder to read for reading's sake than it is to read in an effort to prevent major embarrassment during class discussions.

I would like to report (to myself, because I am holding myself accountable) that so far I have not failed. Month one was a success; I read Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, which incidentally was an excellent beginning-of-the-year-book since it completely made me reevaluate my role as a mother in the year (and years) to come.

Now month two, I've begun two books. with approximately 2 weeks left I feel confident at least one of those will be finished. Let's see who keeps my attention longer: Ron Currie Jr. and his EVERYTHING MATTERS or Jack Kerouac and his DHARMA BUMS.