May Book Photo Challenge: Day 1

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May Book Photo Challenge

I’ll try to be good and post these on the right day (I posted this on Instagram on the right day, at least). Day 1: Introduce yourself.

I’m Jen, and I read a lot of books. I’m rereading Robin Hobb’s “Liveship Traders” series right now so I’m ready for her new book coming out this summer.

I feel both smarter and hungrier after reading this.

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I feel both smarter and hungrier after reading this.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/31087/6-complicated-concepts-explained-using-kitchen-items

I keep telling myself that one day I’ll learn Chinese.

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I keep telling myself that one day I’ll learn Chinese. I guess this would help: http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/03/11/288986143/these-cute-images-make-reading-chinese-characters-chineasy?utm_source=tumblr.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20140425

http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2014/03/11/288986143/these-cute-images-make-reading-chinese-characters-chineasy?utm_source=tumblr.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=20140425

An intriguing look at the definition of consciousness: http://mosaicscience.

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An intriguing look at the definition of consciousness: http://mosaicscience.com/story/mind-readers?src=longreads&mc_cid=fd049345be&mc_eid=946407cf8c

http://mosaicscience.com/story/mind-readers?src=longreads&mc_cid=fd049345be&mc_eid=946407cf8c

http://maps.

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http://maps.google.com/gallery/details?id=z4f-ZuCLmiKg.kLM0VLBA8UQE&hl=en-US In case you need to find the nearest book, stat.

http://maps.google.com/gallery/details?id=z4f-ZuCLmiKg.kLM0VLBA8UQE&hl=en-US

A lot of this rings true for me.

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A lot of this rings true for me. English class was easy; most classes were, until they weren’t, and now I’m left wondering how I made it through college at all. #writing   #reading   #school   #education   #stlnano   #gifted   #untiliwasnt  

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/02/why-writers-are-the-worst-procrastinators/283773/

Happy anniversary to my parents, and happy birthday to Kate and Gordon!

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Happy anniversary to my parents, and happy birthday to Kate and Gordon! I hope you all have a wonderful day! #celebrate  

Happy Earth Day! Have you recycled today? I’m drinking out of my reusable mug :)

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Happy Earth Day! Have you recycled today? I’m drinking out of my reusable mug 🙂

In which Jen reads RUNNER, and is glad that there are no government agents on her tail.

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In which Jen reads RUNNER, and is glad that there are no government agents on her tail.

http://etoiline.com/words/2014/04/22/jen-reads-runner/