THE PAST month reminded me that time is so precious. Even more precious than gold, if I’m allowed to modify the cliché. Well, I’ve been chasing time and nudging deadlines. Although some things can still be tweaked, other deliverables have already been missed that making up for  what was lost is almost impossible.

The reasons?

• Special tasks. I have been my principal’s favorite when it comes to preparation of urgent reports. Though it’s an addition to my learning experience, it eats up a great portion of my time.
• Uzzap meetups. In my search for happiness, I wanted to see the world at a different perspective. I met with a group lonely individuals who take life ever so lightly. I tried to fit in and decided to be carefree for a while. I fed my urge to procrastinate and a lot of work started to pile up. Now, I’m trying to cope.
• Artistic Attempts. Hahaha. I’ve had lots of extra-income this month. I’ve been busy designing shirts. My brother-in-law are partners in this business. He’d ask me to layout t-shirt designs and I help him print them for some commission. I was also invited to talk on desktop publishing using Adobe InDesign at NDMU. It was my first time but I’m glad I was able to pull off a decent presentation.

So what am I gonna do now?

• I will practice saying NO to special urgent tasks if I really can’t do them.
• I will no longer attend Uzzap meetups. In fact, I’ve deleted my buddies. They can’t send me invites anymore. *Evil grin*
• I will start preparing all the paperwork.
• I will not enroll in the graduate school this semester. Although my schooling did not get in the way of my work, I am foreseeing that this second semester, it will, especially when March comes. I have an advisory class for the first time. I’m sure, there would be lots of requirements in March so I’d better take off one aspect that would require my time and energy, and that is graduate school.

That’s all for now. I’m glad that my mind is clear again. Thanks for all the vegetables I’ve been eating in the last three weeks. By the way, I’m turning vegan gradually.