Reading vs. Writing

Since the beginning of the year I've read 36 books. I feel this is impressive in it's way. I know that it's difficult for many people to maintain sustained interest in books. I don't have that problem. My problem is more one of distractibility. I get distracted by t.v. or video games or even just life. 

However, when I read, it becomes all consuming and I've very lucky to have a family that understands. Books, good books at least, are vital. They become more than just words on a page. They are ideas, and ideas are hard to kill.

One phenomenon I've noticed is that when I read voluminously, I also get the impulse to write. It's almost like the influx of ideas and stimuli turn into ideas in the subconscious. Actually, that's probably exactly what is happening. The problem is that, as a teacher who is probably already spending too much time reading, it's hard to find time to write as well. I have time, easily, for one or the other, but both is a problem. However, it's time to figure it out. The influx of ideas and the pressure to produce is becoming distracting.