With just under three months remaining in the year, I just completed my goal of finishing 50 books in 2013. Last year, it was a struggle to reach the same number while I finished over a hundred in both of the previous years. I attribute this slow-down in reading to my Kindle. That's somewhat ironic, … Continue reading 2013 Reading Goal Met!
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Angkor Trip 3: Final Preparations
As my trip to Cambodia looms ever closer, I spent much of today finalizing preparations. My first task was to book my accommodation in Siem Reap. I had originally planned on just turning up and trying my luck. However, I realized that might not be a wise idea considering I’ll be there during a holiday … Continue reading Angkor Trip 3: Final Preparations
Looking Back / Looking Forward (1)
2012: The Year That Was Here we are. Another year is almost at an end. Auld lang syne and all that. For many reasons, 2012 was quite a good year for me although I didn’t seem to do much. Perhaps less really is more. Both my writing and my reading took a significant dip. The … Continue reading Looking Back / Looking Forward (1)
Sunday Salon for 17th July 2011 (#54)
Today marks a milestone of sorts, the one-year point in my current reading streak. I've read at least one page in a book every single day for an entire year, most days much more than just a single page. The last day I didn't read anything at all was 16th July 2010 (nor did I … Continue reading Sunday Salon for 17th July 2011 (#54)
Mark Joseph Jochim 