How I Read

As can be inferred from the left-hand "About Me" panel, I am a full-time student.  Many people ask me how I have the time to read.  Here is the answer: I make the time.  Yes, I may go to sleep a little later, move constantly in a groggy state of mind and body, but I still find the energy to get everything done that I need to do.  Public transportation is my chosen travel mode, and it's a mixed blessing: I get to read or sleep, but it takes longer so I wake earlier and retire late.  Reading books of my own choosing keep me from going nutty from reading long textbook chapters and bright webpages for classes.  I wouldn't even consider my reading habits to be an "escape" method: it is something I do and it is part of who I am.  I may occasionally read something to "escape" from the stresses of daily life (I apologize for the cliche), but my primary objective is to learn something, whatever it might be.