My original plan for the long flight to Korea was a lot of reading and blogging. I figured I could pack up my computer and some books into a carry on and fill my time with blog work, reading and, of course, sleeping. Perfect.
Then last night when I was thinking about minimal packing and how much I hate lugging heavy carry on bags through the airport and the thought of being weighed down by my computer AND a handful of books suddenly didn’t seem so appealing.
Next thought? A kindle to combine all of my books. Duh.
I was skyping with Brian at the time and we both started looking into different options and have it narrowed down to three:
The Kindle.
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The Nook.
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The iPad.
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Any suggestions on which is best? I’m leaning towards the Nook, as it has better reviews than the Kindle. The iPad would be great but I don’t need everything that comes with an iPad, not to mention the book selections on iTunes are mostly audiobooks and on first glance a few that I know I would want to download to read aren’t even available. Bummer.
So please, any readers out there that can offer advice…please send it my way!
Workout
I hit the gym this morning to kick the day off with a workout. After 40 minutes on the treadmill, 30 running and 10 walking as a cool down, I got in some upper body work:
- Bicep Curls
- Concentration Curls
- Hammer Curls
- Overhead Press
- Kickbacks
- Tricep Extensions
- Pushups
- Shoulder Raises
After doing Jillian Michaels’ 30 Day Shred last night and then emphasizing on arms again this morning, I know I’m going to be feeling it!
Breakfast
Post workout breakfast was on the agenda.
Banana Protein Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup almond milk
- 1/2 tbsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. egg beaters
- 1/2 banana, mashed
All mixed together and cooked up on a griddle pan.
The protein powder makes the pancakes not as fluffy as your every day pancakes but give them a more dense, doughy type taste.
And the hint of vanilla was awesome.
Yum!
Question:
Any help? iPad? Nook? Kindle?
Love Eat Run 
February 11th, 2012 at 10:56 AM
I use to work at Best Buy type store in Canada, don’t my the Nook, so many people I know have had issues with them. The kindle is a great e reader is much better for your eyes than a iPad if you read for long times at a time. Also, the new sony e reader is really good, but the kindle is cheaper.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Awesome! Thanks for the feedback. My sister actually called me and said the same thing…so its looking like a Kindle it will be 🙂
February 11th, 2012 at 11:12 AM
I own a Kindle and use it all the time! I believe there are Kindle reading apps too though that you can download on an iPad if you are leaning that way.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I love my kindle and can read books on any device via the kindle app. Recently I was having problems with mine after owning it for over a year and I was given great service. Also I joined amazon prime and get a free lending library book every month, not to mention daily deals.
February 11th, 2012 at 11:50 AM
We have both kindles and an ipad. Brian LOVES his kindle for reading. The ipad is like reading a computer screen for hours so it can hurt your eyes. The kindle has a “duller” light so you can read longer and they make snazzy holders with a book light so you can read in the dark. Plus, you get an amazing selection with Amazon at pretty inexpensive prices. Good luck!!