Over the last week or so, I've had to update 10 different scripts for work (free-lance programming) that are all 2-20 pages of code. On top of that, I transfered GunZFactor (represent) over to a new sever to handle all of the new traffic. We had a bunch of problems initially with some of the server settings, and I ended up staying up late to 5:00 AM making everything went smoothly. Furthermore, classes just started up, essentially cutting my work/free time in half.
In the middle of what could have very well have been far too much for me to handle as one person, my girlfriend comes over. I almost told her that I didn't have time to hang out, but I knew I needed a break from all the stress. We ended up spending a fair amount of time just hanging around watching the Simpsons, munching on some chips and salsa, and then seizing the opportunity later in that night to watch my favorite show, The Today Show with John Stuart and my second favorite show, The Colbert Report. (Political Comedy FTW)
What would have been just another day working away during this major crunch time turned into exactly what I needed to refresh myself. I feel great today and in the last 3 hours (its 9:00 AM) I've finished more than I would have yesterday in the 6 or so hours I would have been working.
The reason for me posting all of this is simply to convey how important it is to take the time to do the things we enjoy to do in life rather than getting too caught up in things that come and go.
Cheers!
-Cit
