The art of story takes many forms

You might be thinking I'm taking time away from reading...and you'd be somewhat right. I'm still reading, but my medium has changed. Sometimes I go through spells that consist of different entertainment sources, like video games, manga/manwha, movies, anime, etc. I was thinking last night about how most of my friends consider me a nerd for different reasons....and my choice of entertainment is only one of many. Here are some others:

1. I READ.
Apparently the average college student (at least at my university) can go through four years of higher education without checking out ONE book from the university library for personal use. Cringe.

2. I actually buy books, double-stack my bookshelves because, frankly, I've run out of wall space and I have a cat. This does not, I repeat, DOES NOT!!!, make me a crazy cat lady. Normal people buy books. Normal college students have small apartments with limited walls (and windows. And hot water.)  Normal people have pets, like say a cat. 

3. I play video games in league with teenage boys. I talk way less smack, and currently don't have internet to play XBOX Live, but I can go hours on end without getting bored. I like all types of games but lean more toward shooters, strategy and action-adventure. I also prefer stealth over force.

4. I'm an engineer.
I don't think that really needs much explanation....

My point starting out was, since I enjoy many forms of entertainment, all of which circle around stories ( the basis for books, movies, games, whatever). Since that is the case, I feel it's only right that I present these other mediums because some of the stories outside of binding are just as compelling and worth sharing. Although I don't watch many movies, I do go occasionally, and if I think it's good enough, I'll also read the book (if I haven't already). Anyway, this is just a heads up for the minor changes coming.