Paper thoughts

Hello and Welcome to my blog! As my first post, I wanted to discuss some awesome (and life-changing) books. Since graduation in May, I hoard books similar to a chipmunk stuffing its cheeks with seeds. There is an abundance of knowledge from others to be learned, and it would be foolish to not take full advantage of it. Considering I still have no idea if I want to become a teacher or not, I keep collecting books in hopes that one will give me direction along with inspiration. Here is a list of books that I have read (or in the process of reading).

Books that I have read in the past few months:

Self Help:

You are a Bad Ass by Jen Sincero

Essentialism by Greg McKeown

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon

Show your Work by Austin Kleon

Grit by Angela Duckworth

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur

Finances:

Broke Millennial by Erin Lowery

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke by Suze Orman

You are a Bad Ass at Making Money Jen Sincero

Entertainment:

Why not me? by Mindy Kaling

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

Self Help work books:

Start Where You Are by Meera Lee Patal

How to be Happy (or at least less sad) by Lee Cutchley

As I continue to write posts, I will be referencing these books towards thoughts and ideas of mine. If I read more in my free time, I will be adding to this list. Hopefully by next year I will have mastered the art of self awareness, found a steady job that I'm passionate about, and be financially sure enough to travel Europe. In college and high school I lost my passion for reading because of excessive amounts of homework, socializing/drinking, and extracurricular activities; however, I am feeling positive and inspired by books since I have free time again.