Song from a Secret Garden - Secret Garden
I'm trying to read more, now that it's getting cooler out. Summer was busy and I'm sad that I didn't get as much reading done while sitting out on my porch, sipping on iced tea, basking in the warmth of the sun. It's nice to curl up on the couch though, with a cup of hot coffee and a blanket and a good book.
I get distracted easily and if there are random noises around the house (or even complete silence - which rarely happens) while reading, I can't seem to concentrate as well. So oftentimes I will listen to instrumental music (mostly old soundtracks - Rachel Portman is a favorite composer of mine). Even though Secret Garden might be considered "dated" (I've been a fan of them for almost 10 years now), I still love to listen to them while relaxing or reading.
When I worked in Michigan (early 2000's), I had my own room and sometimes I would hide out in my room in the quiet evening, munching on popcorn and reading a book. I listened to Izzy while reading through my beloved Lowlands of Scotland series. It really made the series come alive as I listened and read. It was like having a soundtrack to what I was reading.
Now you know more about me and my bizarre habits. ;)
