This is why I can't (or shouldn't) read

Don’t let the title mislead you. I love to read. So you would think this would start by me saying that I delve into a book any chance I get; and while I consider myself a bookworm, it just takes a lot to get me to commit to reading a book. Why? Because I get so emotionally wrapped up in the characters and the plots that you would think finishing a story is life and death. And in a way it is. Reading a decent book takes a lot out of me. God forbid it’s actually an amazing book and I’m covered in a pool of tears by the end.

Like so many other people, I become the character. I am the protagonist. I live where they live, I do what they do, I eat what they eat. Literally. I remember reading The Lovely Bones before I knew they were going to make a trippy movie out of it and the character drinks lime Kool-Aid at one point. I made a batch that night. This applies to virtually any book I put all my focus into. Except odd ones, like Catcher in the Rye. Not saying it wasn’t a good book I just wanted to slap and verbally attack Holden, the main character, the entire time.

I encourage people to read anything, except when you’re at the literary mercy of the author. To most, being a victim to a really brilliant novel would be a good thing. I see it as a form of warfare tactics involving torture. But then again I cry at anything, which I’ve probably mentioned before. So it’s a shame, but I won’t be jumping into anything serious for a few weeks or so. I’ll maybe have a casual romance with one or two trite books, but nothing serious.

You can tell I’m back in school because I’m not being overly repetitious with words as usual.  I’m using Boy Meets World to recover from the mythical distress I’m currently experiencing. It’ll probably help everything. While I’m hyperbolizing about my recent run-in with a dramatic book, I invite you to just read. In fact, just read my blog! Just kidding, this isn’t any form of genius but I do encourage you to get really wrapped up in a book. You’d be surprised how much you can feel for the characters and plot. And then I also invite you to watch a silly show. As long as it’s not one that’ll outdo any form of mental exercise you did by reading (I’m talking to you, E!). Happy reading!

And for all your troubles of reading this post here's a fun video, in case you haven't seen it already: