Time: The Game of Balance

Time has always been my nemesis. Perhaps it is because one lifetime is not enough for me to do and learn all the things I'm interested in. This has been especially true after having returned to college at the ripe age of 26. I feel as though my life is a constant juggling act and at times I'm having a blast and at other times I think the whole collection of objects in the air could come crashing down. This weekend was the perfect example. A few of my friends had birthdays at the end of the week and so my nights were filled with outings and drinks to celebrate their lives. All fun and good, but left me with no time for school work or sleep. I knew Sunday would be dedicated to tutoring, house work and paper writing, so when Saturday morning arrived I said "Ok, I'm not going out today. In fact I'm not even getting out of my sweat pants! Today is just for me." IT WAS GREAT! I listened to good music, cooked tasty food, finished some creative art projects and had a rousing debate with my house mates about the nature of romantic partnerships. Most importantly I re-established the balance between devoting time to the world outside of myself and the world within myself. Now, Monday morning, I am revitalized and excited to start my week. The game of time management never ends but some weeks I'm better at it that others. : )