Going Audio
August 31st, 2008 at 12:24 pm by 
Ashlea
As a grad student you’ll begin to learn that time is constantly in fast forward. I don’t know where the last two months have gone, and as I sit here now, a slow Sunday taking the first break to pick up my book and continue from where I last left off in June (!!!!), I realize that I have actually got to learn to take a break every now and again. I love reading but due to all my commitments, I haven’t had much time to dedicate to it. Although I never thought I’d ever do this (as I truly appreciate a well-written book) but I am ashamed to say, I have recently invested in a series of audio books. When one lives life in fast forward, you have to minimize time and maximize effect. The only way I am ever going to read The Art of War, or have a chance to broaden my knowledge on American History is if I purchase the audio book versions, which I can listen when driving to and from work and class. I am so ashamed that I have lowered my standards to speed reading. The only step down from this is speed dating!
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September 1st, 2008 at 4:12 pm
That’s so sad Ashlea! It’s better than nothing, though, right? I hope you get a break pretty soon!
September 1st, 2008 at 9:34 pm
I’ve been considering doing the same, but since my commute got shortened I already have to cut back on the number of podcasts I listen to. I don’t know how I will squeeze in audio books too. (Especially since I’m still enough of a purist that I would not listen to abridged versions.)
I don’t even like going to the book store there are so many books I want to read that I don’t have time for.
Audio books can be pretty expensive. Soon the Palm Beach County Library System will have audio books you can play on your iPod and you can use them already if you have a device that plays Windows Media.
http://www.pbclibrary.com/audiobooks.htm
If you’re considering starting an Audible subscription, I know a way you can get started with a free book.
Let me know how it goes.
September 2nd, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Wow! This is great, Anthony! Thanks for the heads up!
September 9th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Being a grad student as well I feel your pain. I could never have imagined the time it would take! And when you say fast-forward you are more than correct. It seems like time just flys by, but in that time there is so much to do! Good luck to you!
September 9th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Thanks Dave! Good luck to you too!
Although it is a sacrifice of time now, I know it will be well worth the effort in the end!