Checking In

I know I know. It has been far too long. It seems like every time I sit down at a computer, there is no time for my creativity. Skype, Twitter, Facebook, forums, email, MMORPGs, the list is increasingly long and somewhat worrying. I remember back when I bought my first iMac, most of my time using it was spent writing or working. Now, it all seems so social, more social than I really am. It disturbs me.

I know I spend less time online than I have in years past. Between work, injuries, and life with a four and a half year old, I understand that my 'me' time has diminished. I think that is the heart of the problem. I used to have much more time for myself, and I could fit everything in with ease. Now everything feels rushed, cramped, pressed. I find it increasingly difficult to make time. And hey, I know we cannot make time. We have to take time from other things, other activities, other people. And there's the rub.

So I sit quietly on my patio, blogging with one finger on my iPhone, hoping & praying my nice neighbour does not walk past, hoping my right index finger is fast enough to get this finished before I need to spend time with my boyfriend, grateful that my little girl seems to be asleep on time tonight.

On time. Out of time. Time's up. Time flies. Time heals all wounds.

Or does it?

Oh well. No time to wonder. I have to go. Time for the next item on my To Do list.