Day 2,976

Growth:

Today I’ve learned that there is reading and then there is READING. I love reading! Picking up a good book, taking it all in, and enjoying the written word – all so chill and calming. Today I was READING as I’ve started recording the audio version of my book and it was an entirely different experience.

When READING I have to take the time to notice each and every word. I can’t help but be more focused on all the detail as I am not only reading it, but I am preparing to speak it. This also means digesting it on a different level as I need to read it as I would speak it rather than just reading it. These two additional steps really make a giant leap from reading to READING.

What’s really getting me thinking is how differently I am taking in this information this time around. How much different would my comprehension be if I read everything aloud as if I were recording an audiobook? I wouldn’t read nearly as fast, but I’d imagine my understanding of the book would be increased tremendously. Definitely something to consider for the future!

Appreciation:

In order to have quiet to record I brought Leia to doggy daycare for the first time of her life. To say she enjoyed it would be a huge understatement! Here’s what she looked like on the way home and shortly after getting home:

This has been the quietest night I’ve had since Becky and Gavin left, no question! She even put herself to bed a little before 6:30pm. Can’t wait to see how worn out she is after going again tomorrow!

Presence:

This morning I was blessed with an inspiring gift, the opportunity to join friends at the courthouse to see the adoption of their son become legally completed. The details are theirs to share – what I am grateful for is the presence of the moment that it was official. There was so much love and joy in that courtroom from so many, it was a special moment I will cherish forever.

Thanks!!!