Is it just me, or have days seem a lot shorter lately and for some weird reason it’s difficult to get everything done? Maybe it’s just that there’s so many things to do, and since all look like things I’d want to do, I find it difficult to prioritize.
Personally, I see several possibilities why this is happening. Below are some reasons that may have been major reasons why days feel like just minutes.
Social Media Boom
With the sudden spike in usage demand for real time information not only about general current events has increased, but as a receiver of information, the influx of information has grown rapidly. Now, I not only have to know what going on in the last few seconds, within the immediate 5km radius, but for I also feel compelled to act on them. From a simple “congratulations” to a “thank you”, to retweeting useful information, it still takes a bit of time, which when aggregated can be quite substantial. Don’t get me wrong, by compelled, I don’t mean forced upon, rather it’s a personal choice to react. Whatever it is, the demand to know the latest breaking news within my social network has grown with the technology that allows it. Although, if this is something that’s happening to everyone out there, then maybe there’s a demand for a better way of aggregating, filtering, sorting, and responding to the information flow.
New Personal Limits
It started with running… at first it was a 5km run to see if I can even run at all… then it doubled, then in a span of 6 months, I ran my first full marathon! Now, a little less than a year later, I’m planning to top all of that with an Ultramarathon! My drive to test and push my limits actually doesn’t end there, after that, I’m already planning to (hopefully) join a triathlon 5 months after. I’m now officially addicted to pushing and testing my physical limits and seeing at which point I’ll say “this it.”
Aside from running, there’s weight training, yoga, and capoiera! All of them have become important parts of my life because of the people I’ve met, the friendships that have been built, and the families that I got to be a part of. From the Sinha Bahia group, to Bliss Yoga, I’ve not only done more physically, but have built an awesome network of friends who I enjoy being with!
Personal Events
Well, this is not at all bad, and are all very significant, life-changing events which I would not change at all. Getting married last December was a huge step my wife and I took together and is still the happiest day of our lives! We won’t lie, the 2 years preparation was probably the most trying period as well. Going through it was like going through hell and back, from dealing with difficult suppliers, to having corrections made to my baptismal certificate. Yeah… it was tough, but you know what… it was worth it! It made our wedding extra special. We both worked hard for it, went through the trials together, which actually made our relationship a lot stronger! I’d advise the same to soon-to-be married couples to think about it, and consider doing the leg work yourselves, it not only saves you money, but is a memory that you will cherish forever!
Less than a month after that… my grandmother died… Being the eldest grandchild, I had to be there to support my mom, my dad, my brothers… I had to be there for them, to offer them support, to cry with them, and help them with whatever they need. Yes it also took a toll on me financially, emotionally, and took a huge chunk out of my time, but it was worth it. I got to make amends with my grandmother, I know she’s in a happy place. It also brought my family a lot closer and helped us see that we’ll be there for each other no matte, at whatever cost.
Work, work, work…
Another huge and important part of my life. Lately work has, admittedly, been very challenging! Admittedly though, this is exactly the action I’m looking for. Fast-paced, rapid fire tasks with tough timelines, challenging coordination, and lots of planning and analysis on how to orchestrate multiple tasks at the same time! Work keeps me sharp, and is a great workout for my mind, which is why I enjoy the trying situations I’m put in and have to handle.
All in all, yes, looks like it’s quite a list! I know it should be easy to prioritize, I’m sure you have your way of organizing all of these, for me – I just want to take them all on! My personal prioritization will be kept… well, personal.
No this is not a blog entry about me ranting, rather it’s a blog appreciating what I’ve been blessed with, what I have, and what I enjoy…
How about you? Where’s your time gone?
