Baby Gates

I love to read. I read anything I can find, from Science Fiction novels, to Agatha Christie mysteries. Due to this, the library was a place I’d visit often. I appreciated the quiet atmosphere and I could find pretty much any book i wanted. However, due to poor management, the library was closed, and I’ve not heard of plans to open another one.

Since nothing I could do would change this decision, I was left with nothing to do but to find another place in which to do my reading, that offered the same conditions as the library. I figured the park would be a good choice, and I decided to go check it out. I quickly found a good spot that was far away from the regular paths, so people would not come by, and offered the necessary peace and quiet. I thought it was too good to be true, but I decided to try it the next day.

Unfortunately, when I returned, the place was filled with kids running around and playing. There was no way I could read in these conditions. But I also didn’t want to start looking for another spot, because I liked this one a lot. So I started looking for something to help reduce the background noise to a minimum.

Because I am an avid music listener as well, I decided the best option would be the purchase of an mp3 player, to listen to some classical music while I’m reading. I opted for the SanDisk Sansa e280 , and have not regretted my choice even once. The small player is perfect for my needs, and I can relax and read in peace, while using it.

I’ve grown so attached to it that I started leaving my books at home, when going to my “reading” place. I’ve gooten really used to just sitting there looking at the children and listening to music. I would have never thought it possible: me, without my books?