Hello all from Christchurch, New Zealand
I love reading and use the library often. However with the ongoing disruption and destruction my city has been experiencing for the past 9 months with three big earthquakes (7.1, 6.3 & 6.3) and 7000+ aftershocks, life is not what it was here for its 400,000 residents. Most of the libraries are closed or have been converted into office space for city council staff since their building is in the red zone in the CBD. Its just not as easy as it was to get hold of a decent book to read.
The other factor in motivating me to purchase my Kindle is that there is such restricted entertainment options in the city currently, and will be for the foreseeable future (we have no central city left, its cordoned off and will remain so until the 1000 badly damaged commercial buildings are demolished). In addition, the stress of the past 9 months is continual and reinforced with every aftershock so its important to do things, anything that helps manage the anxiety.
So I got to thinking, what do I enjoy for entertainment/stress relief? It dawned on me how much I love the escapism of a good book and how important reading is to me. With libraries not easily accessible, and my need for escapism, I thought "hey why dont I just buy a Kindle" It would make it so easy to get my good book fix. Sure its not as cheap as the library (free!) BUT with a huge range of titles instantly available at my fingertips, the convenience cant be beat, especially in my current circumstances. So here I am.
Just finished my first book this morning, Water for Elephants. I had forgotten how much I enjoy reading for pleasure. Now which book to download next??..... lol
Ripeka
I love reading and use the library often. However with the ongoing disruption and destruction my city has been experiencing for the past 9 months with three big earthquakes (7.1, 6.3 & 6.3) and 7000+ aftershocks, life is not what it was here for its 400,000 residents. Most of the libraries are closed or have been converted into office space for city council staff since their building is in the red zone in the CBD. Its just not as easy as it was to get hold of a decent book to read.
The other factor in motivating me to purchase my Kindle is that there is such restricted entertainment options in the city currently, and will be for the foreseeable future (we have no central city left, its cordoned off and will remain so until the 1000 badly damaged commercial buildings are demolished). In addition, the stress of the past 9 months is continual and reinforced with every aftershock so its important to do things, anything that helps manage the anxiety.
So I got to thinking, what do I enjoy for entertainment/stress relief? It dawned on me how much I love the escapism of a good book and how important reading is to me. With libraries not easily accessible, and my need for escapism, I thought "hey why dont I just buy a Kindle" It would make it so easy to get my good book fix. Sure its not as cheap as the library (free!) BUT with a huge range of titles instantly available at my fingertips, the convenience cant be beat, especially in my current circumstances. So here I am.
Just finished my first book this morning, Water for Elephants. I had forgotten how much I enjoy reading for pleasure. Now which book to download next??..... lol
Ripeka
