My education goals

Education

1. 5 historical books
2. 5 classes taken in anything
3. 5 biographies read
4. 5 finance books read
5. 5 “girly” books read
6. 73 books read form BBC list
7. 1 Spanish movie understood in spanish
8. 5 banned books read
9. 5 inspirational/ self help books read
10. 5 books read because someone said to
11. 5 presidential speeches watched
12. 1 holy book (not Bible) read
13. 100 hours spent studying for graduate tests

Since I’ve graduated college, I really haven’t read much at all.  I’ve read a few books here and there, mostly financial or health books.  I had been considering a Kindle for months but not getting it because of the cost.  I talked about it enough that my awesome boyfriend bought me one for my birthday.  Now I have no excuse not to read a few hundred pages a day on the subway.  This should help with my extensive list of books to read.

1. I love to read historical books.  I bought a historical book that is a lot like the “devotional” books.  There is one entry for every day.  I think I’ll start with this one.
2. Classes are an easy way to learn new things and meet new people.  There are a ton of classes I’d like to take.  I’m going to make sure at least one is career related.  Maybe I can even get work to pay for it
3. I do not really love to read biographies, but there are a lot of interesting people in the world.  Hopefully I can find 5 interesting biographies.
4. I’ve finally got enough money to be able to do things with it.  Reading financial books should really help me make good decisions.
5. I don’t read enough pointless novels.  I could probably read a romance novel in a day.
6. The BBC has a list of “must read” books submitted by its readers.  I have already read 27 of them.  I hope to complete the whole list.
7. I used to know Spanish pretty well, but I haven’t used it since high school.  I’d love to understand a movie in Spanish.  It might have to be a kids movie, but I’d be happy with that.
8. Banned books are good for the soul!
9. I’m going to include stuff like my “Meditation for Dummies” in this.  I also have a few books like “Crucial Conversations” that will work for this.
10. I always forget to read books people tell me to.  I already have two books in mind for this.
11. I couldn’t have done this during the Bush era, but I should listen to a few of Obama’s speeches.
12. I’ve been meaning to do this one for a long time.  Still haven’t decided which book I should read.
13. I know I eventually want to go to graduate school.  Studying for a test would put me that much closer.