Tuesday, December 05, 2006

So many to love, so little time...

So, I hate to sound like a little emo punk, but seriously, how overwhelming. I should definitely be studying right now, but for some reason, when I need to study is when my mind can't stop thinking about other things.

It sucks though. I can't help but think about that fact that there are so many people I love and care so much about that I wish I could talk to and see everyday. But I don't. I can't. Sure, there are people I see all the time - my classmates, the people I live near. It's convenience really, not to say I'm unhappy with spending time with any of those people. But look at all the people I never see that I wish I could. People who live a 5 minute car drive away, I never see. People in Tampa or other towns? Even worse. It just kind of makes me sad.

I think though, the most overwhelming part, is that I just don't have time to spend with all those people. School work and other obligations prevent me from being able to. And really, it only gets worse. In grad school, I'll have even less time I'm sure. Then later, getting married. Married people only have their spouse and maybe a few other friends.

And to think, I'm not even doing half of what I want to do. I don't have a job, I'm not doing research, and I'm barely participating in any clubs at all. How much less time would I have for people if I did all that? Oh well.

I think sometimes thoughts like that just weigh more heavily on me, and I can't figure out a way to put a positive spin on it. If you know how I can possibly look at that dilemma more optimistically, I'd love to hear your opinion. Thanks

Also, I think I'm going to try to post more often in the future.

2 Comments:

At 12:26 PM, Blogger Maggie said...

You, my friend, have got to do two things, the first of which is definately NOT sounding like an emo kid and the second thing being to... well, find a way to make every day be happy!


My advice for putting a positive spin on things is what I plan on doing as soon as the opportunity comes around: change. Whatever it is you're unhappy with, change it - gradually, if you must, but do something about it. I plan on allowing myself more time TO myself to get everything figured out. I don't even know what I want to do with my degree anymore, and I need to put things like that before my vast expanse of time-consuming nothingness. Likewise, if you feel spending more time with friends (Ahem.) when you're not busy with studying (I mean, actual studying. None of that Library West shit.) or if getting a job or participating in research would help you to feel more productive or just more pleased with yourself, go for it! School ought to be put first, but I think we all know it's not a 24/7 obligation. Hence, beer.

I'm going to end this before it turns into an entire post. Hope your exams finish up nicely, Nately!

 
At 11:04 PM, Blogger Steve said...

Well I don't have much to say about spinning things in any direction, but I will just say that married people can have just as many friends as single people (even after they have kids). There's quite a few married people I regularly spend quality time with. So don't depair - there will be seasons when you find yourself isolated, but you can always look forward to later seasons when things will look brighter. Justin used to always quote to me "this too shall pass".

 

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