"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies... and man who never reads only lives one." -George R.R. Martin
 
Maybe that was why I took up reading after my childhood came to and end? My child adventures and imagination dulled and left. I'm not saying I have a boring life but I had a rambunctious childhood filled to the brim with everything that one could find in truly great story. One day I may put pen to paper and tell the tale, but maybe not for a few more years or decades. 

So... yes. Reading is one of my favorite pastime to get lost in others worlds then create with mere words. To you magnificent people who have the magical ability to enslave us to your story and the life lessons we take for your tales, I applaud you. 
Be well
-Melli