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Something I Wish More People Would Do: Read

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When you are in school, you are forced to read a huge number of books, and sometimes because the education system requires it, that is the very reason many children choose not to read. Yes, reading does help with your cognitive development and language skills, but sometimes schools don't choose novels that really appeal to the students. Which is terrible because then children don't always get to learn and see how amazing reading truly is.

Reading is truly a magnificent thing, your brain reads words off of a page and creates a virtual movie in your head! Reading can take you everywhere without you having to move an inch. I've backpacked all throughout Europe, went to space, visited mythical lands, and went back in time, while I was still nestled up on my couch.

Another truly wonderful thing about reading is that you can do it anywhere thanks to technological advancements, such as the Kindle, Nook and eBooks! You can read at home, on the bus, on a beach, during your lunch break, in a waiting room as well as many other places.

After a long day of school or work, I love nothing more than to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea, it's just so relaxing. When you need a break from the chaos known as life or the millions of thoughts racing through your brain, reading can help. Instead of dealing with your own things you become focused on the character's story, what they are doing, what they are thinking, who they are with. You can become completely immersed in their life, it truly is a beautiful thing. People write books about anything! There is something out there that you will enjoy, you just have to find it!

While I could sit here all day and rant about why reading is wonderful as well as why you should do it, I won't. So here is a list of books that I have created from recommendations made by me as well as my friends and family. I hope you find something to read.

1. Carry On By Rainbow Rowell (Young Adult, Fantasy, LGBTQ)

2. Stephanie Plum Series By Janet Evanovich (Adult, Action, Crime Solving)

3. Song of Achilles By Madeline Miller (Young Adult, Greek Mythology, LGBTQ, Romance)

4. Truly Devious By Maureen Johnson (Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller)

5. Percy Jackson Series By Rick Riordan (Young Adult, Adventure, Fantasy)

6. Ship It By Britta Lundin (Young Adult, Romance, Fiction)

7. We Were Liars By E. Lockhart (Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller)

8. Once and For All By Sarah Dessen (Young Adult, Romance)

9. The Hate U Give By Angie Thomas (Young Adult, Fiction)

10. The Maze Runner Series By James Dashner (Young Adult, Scientific Fiction)

11. Eleanor & Park By Rainbow Rowell (Young Adult, Romance)

12. Anna and The French Kiss By Stephanie Perkins (Young Adult, Romance)

13. To All The Boys I've Loved Before Series By Jenny Han (Young Adult, Romance, Fiction)

14. The Summer I Turned Pretty Series By Jenny Han (Young Adult, Fiction, Romance)

15. I'll Give You The Sun By Jandy Nelson (Young Adult, Fiction)

16. Love and Gelato By Jenna Evans Welch (Young Adult, Fiction, Romance)

17. Simon V.S. The Homosapien Agenda By Becky Albertalli (Young Adult, Coming of Age, Fiction, LGBTQ)

18. Stay Sweet By Siobhan Vivian (Young Adult, Romance, Fiction)

19. Turtles All The Way Down By John Green (Young Adult, Fiction)

20. Wonder By R.J. Palacio (Young Adult, Fiction)

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Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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Doing the friendly wave to every boat you pass.

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Giving the idiot who goes 30 in a "No Wake Zone" a piece of your mind.

You have no problem with peeing in the water.

You know the frustration of getting your anchor stuck.

Watching in awe at the bigger, better boats that pass by.

Knowing any swimsuit that you own with white in it is best left for the pool or the ocean.

The momentary fear for your life as you get launched from the tube.

You're able to go to the restaurants by the water wearing minimal clothing.

Having unexpected problems with your boat.

Having a name for your boat unique to you and your life.

There's no better place you'd rather be in the summer.

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

1. My school is incredibly unique.

2. I am not just a number at my school.

3. I feel like I am contributing something to the community.

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