Therapy and the Future - 167

I just finished reading my book club selection. It's called "Plainsong" by Kent Haruf. It's very good... but I hope I can discuss it in book club without tearing up because most of it revolves around a young pregnant girl. She keeps, of course, and they all live happily ever after. She's 17. I'm 28. No wonder it's called fiction.

I'm a very fast reader. I spent a little over four hours reading today. Earlier this week, I spent an hour. I'm finished with the 305 page book. Pretty much... once I get it in my mind that I am going to read something, I read it. I've been reading books of decent literary caliber since I was in the 5th grade. It was then that a standardized test told me that I was reading at a college level. Only if my math were that good. My math was always at or just below, grade level. I always struggled with math. But I truly enjoyed reading, so it came easy for me. Really, it provided a healthy escape for me and gave me something to think about other than what was going on with my friends, my mom or school. At any given moment, I could just go back and think about a particularly happy or touching part of whatever book I was reading and I instantly was happier. Reading is good therapy.

Speaking of... I did have an excellent session on Tuesday. Going once a month really does help. It's not so much that its disruptive. Yet, its very helpful. That's really what I want. I don't want to dredge up issues just because its time to go to therapy. Once a month comes around just frequently enough so that I have something to talk about. But I do want to look toward the future and not be looking back all the time. The future is much more promising.

Weight: 167

2004-09-04 @ 4:52 p.m.
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