Monday, February 15, 2016

Tina Fey's Teachings

I have discovered the joy that audio books can be. I would always listen to music when I would go for a run. It is good and fun until you’ve listen to your running playlist a few too many times and the songs that once used to keep you going now make you want to fall to the ground. The other day I decided to switch it up and listen to an audio book, best idea I’ve had in a while. I downloaded Tina Fey’s book Bossypants. This media intake has totally changed my running experience. Instead of listening to the same songs, I listen to a different chapter. The story keeps me entertained as I run and distracts me from how much longer I have left. It is also a bonus that the story is told by Tina Fey herself, because, you know, she’s Tina Fey.


I still like to read actual books, but I can’t seem to find time to read for pleasure. Listening to Tina Fey’s audio book has taught me make the most of my time, exercising and increasing my literature intake in the same instant. (Tina herself did not teach me that, but the overall experience did.) I don’t love to run, but listening to audio books makes it much more enjoyable. So for the sake of my health, and my sanity, audio books are the way to go.

2 comments:

  1. I like how you were able to use media to help you with your exercise by mixing up the mediums. I also find audio books really helpful. I've noticed a trend in celebrities/authors reading for their own books and I think its such a good idea. Somehow knowing that the author is reading makes the experience more enjoyable and engaging!

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  2. I have never thought of listening to audio books while running. That is such a good idea! I will have to try it. I need a good engaging story to motivate me to run for longer periods of time:)

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