tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903547404430830714.post6199278609888665255..comments2023-05-10T02:27:46.132-07:00Comments on frychik: I cheated...frychikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10245763943872543668noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903547404430830714.post-32448626708123029982010-10-26T19:33:07.154-07:002010-10-26T19:33:07.154-07:00You are too funny Steven! Thanks for sharing!You are too funny Steven! Thanks for sharing!frychikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245763943872543668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-903547404430830714.post-44555522687141854432010-10-26T16:54:45.574-07:002010-10-26T16:54:45.574-07:00I think that's a good trick, using Sparknotes....I think that's a good trick, using Sparknotes. Anything that helps you enjoy a classic is a great practice.<br /><br />I wonder if I'd be brave enough to post my waiting-to-read pile. I don't mind people knowing about most of what I'm reading, but some of it...<br /><br />Sometimes at the bookstore, I'll chose a weird sci-fi novel with a non-too-subtle cover. Then I'm embarrassed to buy it. The sales clerk will give me that "ooo, what a dweeb" look. So I'll add a couple other books to my purchase. Throw in a programming book or some literature or science -- something nice and intimidating. I figure I'll gain back the respect that the novel will cost me.<br /><br />Now, I'm aware that this is stupid, immature, and reveals insecurities that I hardly admit even to myself. But, on the other hand, to punish myself for this behavior, I always read those books. So, my insecurities are actually helping me educate myself. <br /><br />Now that I think of it, maybe I should throw in some self-help books next time.Steven Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07716861522375007954noreply@blogger.com