I’ve been trying to get into the habit of going to the library on weekends to get some reading done, and some writing done. So far, so good - even if the results haven’t been particularly outstanding, at least I’ve been showing up and accomplishing something. That’s half the battle.
Why am I doing this?
In late July, I’d made up a list of 14 books I wanted to read before the end of the year. Many of the books are ones that I started to read, but never got around to finishing. Then, things kind of went sideways, and I didn’t pick up a single book for months. So now, I’ve been trying to make a dent in the list, although I won’t get through everything by year-end.
It was also one of my stated goals from the beginning of the year that I wanted to write more. It’s been happening on and off through the year, but I need to make it more of a regular habit, which means scheduling time to do it.
I still haven’t quite settled on one particular library to go to. I’ve been hitting the Toronto Reference Library, which is fairly decent - it’s not too far from where I live, near to a couple places that I like for brunch, and has free wifi. It’s a bit of a challenge finding a seat, since so many people come here, but I’ve been able to get one without too much difficulty. There are other people here who tend to chat with each other, or on cell phones, and that’s a bit of a nuisance, but overall it’s fine.
I also tried the public library down near College and Spadina last Sunday afternoon. The location works, since I’m in that area on Sundays anyway, and there’s free wifi there as well. Unfortunately, the disturbance factor is also greater than at the Reference Library - it wasn’t entirely insurmountable last week, so I’ll try it again tomorrow, but I’m not entirely sure if I’m going to make it a habit of going there.
I’ll probably try some other locations as well. I used to go to Robarts on the UofT campus a fair bit (even after I graduated from UofT), and could certainly do that again. Need to figure out where else. But, regardless of the location, I just need to get out there and do it, even it’s just a couple hours each on Saturday and Sunday.
Onward and upward…
BTW, this is actually the first time that I’m using my wireless keyboard with my iPad. (I’d meant to take it with me when I went to London and Paris, but forgot to put it in my carry-on.) Am liking it, although the keys are just a smidge noisy when I type, especially here in the library.
