Snow Day and a Book Review!

Today was a snow day! I didn't think I would have one this early in the school year!  So I watched some movies, worked out, and organized some stuff.  So it was a very productive day. 

I finished Eat Pray Love two weeks ago.  I've been meaning to post a review, but I just haven't had the opportunity until now. 

Let me just say that this book is a must read for anyone searching for more in life.  Not the typical get married and have babies story, THANK GOD! Some people are happy with just getting married and having babies, great for them.  Some people are looking for something different, much like Elizabeth Gilbert the author of this amazing book.  There's a lot of spirituality in this book.  I love Gilbert's view of spirituality.  No one religion is the answer according to Gilbert.  I truly love that concept. The book is divided into the three I's.  Italy, India, and Indonesia.  After her divorce she decides she's going to travel for a year.  She starts in Italy, which brought up my memories of Italy.  The Italy portion of her book was probably my least favorite. Don't get me wrong, it was a good way to get the book started, but having been to Italy my view is a bit different.  It was nice to revisit Italy through Gilbert's eyes.  Florence and Rome is where I need to spend a month soon! 
Next was India.  I'm not too keen on actually visiting India (heat,sickness, etc.), but Gilbert spends her time in the ashram of her guru. Spending time at an ashram makes India more fascinating and doable for me.  Meditation is something I struggle with, but so does Gilbert.  So reading about her struggles and how she overcame them really gives me hope that maybe one day I might be able to quiet my ever calculating mind!
Last was Indonesia, well Bali that is.  Bali sounds beautiful and I'm not really fond of tropical places, but I think I might like to visit Bali sometime and see the medicine man she spent time with (if he's still alive). 
Reading this book made me think about how important it is to keep life simple.  I don't need to worry about every single thing going on in my life.  It's so not worth it.  Finding happiness is important, and it's not necessarily the paycheck you earn.  Yet, Gilbert really doesn't have too many financial problems given her success.  So one does have to keep that in mind.  Most of us can't travel the way she does.  I hope one day to be able to though.  I definitely need to experience more of the world, and I hope to get an opportunity to do that soon.  :) 
I definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the world and re-center themselves.  A good read!  I hope to read Eat Pray Love at least once a year.