My First Post-An Introduction

Hi everyone! 

In my first post I'm supposed to give a little info about myself as well as some discussion of what I read, but considering I've been in higher ed for going on 6 years, I don't read much unless its for school so this will probably be (relatively) short! 

I'm from Minnesota but am currently living in Indiana while I attend grad school for my MLS.  I have undergraduate degrees in Anthropology and Spanish and a minor in Information Design from the University of Minnesota Duluth. 

I'm accustomed to getting the, "Oh a librarian, eh?  Well you must read a lot." reaction when I tell people my career plans.  I do like to read, but as I mentioned before reading has taken a backseat to my education, extra-curricular activities, and career (in the making) so I don't read nearly as much as I did back in high school.  Plus, I've found I'm more interested in the information (-seeking, -sharing, -gathering...etc) side of librarianship than the reader's advisory/reading side of it.  But, that's one of the reasons I am taking this class...to get back into the swing of reading for fun and making time to pick up a book because I do miss it.  

I would say my favorite genre is historical fiction.  As far back as I can remember I've always enjoyed it (anyone remember the American Diaries series?  I was all about those).  I say I don't really like Westerns or Sci Fi, but mainly because I haven't ever really read any. 

I'm just starting to try to figure out what appeal factors matter to me, though I know one for certain that does-pace.  I'm always busy, so if I do pick up a book its got to be a speed-read, page-turner with a plot that starts right away!  If it doesn't hook me from the very beginning it'll easily fall to the bottom of my list of priorities! 

I will also admit that I've become an insane multi-tasker since entering college...If I can't do more than one thing at a time it feels like I'm not getting enough done!  I can really identify with the following video about college students when one participant holds up a sign that says, 'I am a multi-tasker.  (I have to be.)'

Not everything in there is relevent to me, or this class, but I will say I've got a new-found appreciation for books on tape.  I appreciate being able to 'read' while I do things like cook dinner or get ready for work (further feeding my need to multi-task, surely). 

Anyway, hopefully I'll get back in the knack of reading for fun, reading for me, and taking the time to stop and enjoy a slower paced life while learning (more than) a few new things about reader's advisory!