Tick Tock

Time’s oppressive march forward is reality. However, today, it seems more existent. The big question is “how do I do it all?” The answer…

You can’t.

So then what? How does one triage? There are always things we must do. Breathe, eat, sleep, exercise. There are obligations we have. Work, family, friends, church, weddings, funerals, happy hour. Then what about things we like to do? TV, movies, reading, blogging, the great outdoors, play. How we do we juggle it all?

You do your best.

In childhood, boredom was defined as having nothing to do. As an adult, it is doing something uninteresting. As we progress through life, it is choosing what to do, not finding an activity. When was the last time you had nothing to do?

Becoming one with the couch is something. However, it is how you feel when you are done. Accomplished? Rested? Depressed? Angry? Not all events are easy to predict. The more drinks you have, the more likely it is you will have a hangover. However, one has a difficult time predicting if their MBA will be worthwhile. That process is risky because it is a significant investment in time with an uncertain outcome. Sure, there are many successful people with MBA’s. However, just like when prophesying, it is best not to count the misses.

With one month of a US permanent address left, I am thinking a lot about what I can do. My list grows longer and my time ticks slowly to zero. Events like these help give clarity to how we prioritize our lives. Certainly, after I disembark the plane, there will be things I should have done and things I should have let fall. It is natural to not get 100%.

Here’s to still looking for an “A”.