On the Shelf

READING: A new addition to my reading diet is the Pulitzer Prize winner Profiles in Courage. Written by John F. Kennedy, if gives examples of great feats of courage by past elected officials. It is suppose to be insightful and inspiring, the two most cliche (but impressive) I-words in the dictionary.  I'm hesitant to jump on the 'this is so great you gotta read it' train; the last time I jumped on was Twilight. Either way I'll read it anyhow, just so I can be a little more reality literate.
My other read Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell is going well. I've gotten through part 1 and am starting on the actual fun, part 2. I've got a lot of reading time tomorrow so I'll continue on that adventure soon.
OTHER: The most useful thing I ever learned has got to be Physics. It sounds hard, it looks hard, it is hard, but it is the most useful thing I have ever used. I've taken down trees and lifted things twice my weight using the basic knowledge Physics taught me. It is literally everywhere and now I feel like Neo in the Matrix, able to do impossible things because I can see the numbers that make everything possible.
Honorable Mention of the Week: TED Talks
My last post was about a TED Talk and since then I've engaged myself into a higher level of understanding. Each talk is interesting and informative. I've learned everything from how my body posture affects perception  to the levitation powers of superconductors. I guess I'm in a knowledge mood, but despite my quest for intelligence I know these talks appeal to more than just the genius in me. Try it out.