It's been a while since I last wrote a journal, here goes.


Work
I handed in my 1 month notice at my current job and finish on Friday. I've got enough money saved to pay my bills for the next 6 months. During this time I'm going to study and get my portfolio sorted, in the hope I can apply for and get a job as a Junior Developer (or similar). Should I run out of time and money, I will probably have to go back in to sales, which is the worst case scenario.

Life

What spurred me on to quit my job was the fact I've been there for nearly 3 years with little to no pay rise or advancement. Staying another year would only be another wasted. Working in sales since I left school has only been something I fell in to. Now I have some idea what I want to do with my life, I have to try. I'm tired of being well behind my peers. Though they say you shouldn't compare yourself to other people, it's hard not to. I consider it good motivation to try and improve my life.

Game of Thrones
I got a Kindle in May and immediately began reading Game of Thrones. I've read the first 3 books and am someway through the 4th. While it's still enjoyable to read, I'm not finding the 4th as enthralling as the 3rd but I'm sure as the new characters stories develop, it will get more interesting.

Books
Since GOT will only probably take me another week or two to finish, I would like some suggestions as what to read next. I'm thinking of starting with the greats (old and new) since I've never really been a "reader". What do you suggest? I'm thinking something along the lines of LOTR or Sherlock Homes, etc.