Reading Environment

Last week, the very witty & clever, Lori from Escape Between The Pages asked us the following questions...

Do you have a place where you like to go to read? You know some place quiet or out of the way? Do you just plop down and open a book and begin reading or do you make an event of it?

Step 1- I put on my jammies, wash my face, brush my teeth, pee and get myself all situated!! When I sit to read, I'm down for the count so I don't want to have to get up for anything. My husband goes to bed a lot earlier than I do so I try to get ready for bed early so that when I'm done reading, I can go straight to bed w/ minimal noise. I'm considerate like that ;o)

Step 1 - I prefer reading at night after all my work for the day is done. I like to bathe first and get comfy :)

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Step 2 - I make sure my dog is walked. If I don't want to get up to pee, I sure as hell don't want to get up to let HIM pee!



Step 2 - I grab my favorite blanket and some tea and head on over to my bed! The most comfortable place everrrr!

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Step 3 - If I'm feeling a little peckish, then I'll grab a snack! My hands-down, absolute fave is Oreos and an ice-cold glass of milk *yum*



Step 3 - I like to eat sunflower seeds while I'm reading so I'll usually have some with me (making sure not to dirty the pages!)

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Step 4 - Grab my blanket and dog and curl up on the couch. I love to have the house peaceful and quiet - that way I get the most out of my time with my book =)



Step 4 - I make sure everyone in my household knows I'll be "busy" and do not want to be disturbed! I settle down with my book and favorite book mark (which currently happens to be Alice in Wonderland) and stay put 'til I can't hold my pee any longer!

Isalys:
My USUAL nighttime spot to read is on my blue couch in the living room. The couch is uber comfy, I have the lamp next to me and it's peaceful. My chihuahua, Toby will usually curl up with me and hang out until it's bed time. {He's my baby!}


I usually sit to read around 9 PM and will stay there til I can't keep my eyes open anymore. I'll sneak in a chapter here and there during the day, especially during lunch...but nighttime is really the best time for me. I can have the night all to myself without being distracted which is exactly how I like it :)

However, during Summer I love to lounge in my backyard. I'll chill on my chaise lounge with my book on my lap and maybe a glass of iced tea enjoying the sound of the wind rustling the palm trees.
**Oh the joys of living in Florida**

{That's my other dog, Lady in the pic next to my feet. She lovessss to be outside!}

So, how about it folks? Do you have a special reading environment? What is it like? Do you have any kind of reading rituals too? Please tell us, we all really want to know.