The last two weeks have been extremely busy and with millions of things to do. I wake up at 9:00 in the morning (without using an alarm) and I can’t manage sleeping before 3:00. I don’t feel tired. Having so many things to do, keeps me happy and motivated.
Every night, just before going to bed, I check my next day’s schedule in iCal. It’s the last brainstorming session of the day. And the most creative. How to get “this” task done, what to do in my 1-hour break between classes, etc. Also, that’s the time I am trying to sum-up the day and realize what I did wrong, what I should improve in the future and where I should have spent less from my *extremely valuable* time.
However, I can’t wait for Saturday. I try to keep my weekend free of “to-dos”. Quality time is my first priority. Probably some coffee with friends, maybe a lunch but sure there will be time for my favorite things to do. Watch all the new episodes of TV series that I had no time during the week, cook my favorite food, maybe some shopping.. Everything that does not allow my mind to think of next week’s obligations.
Don’t get me wrong, I love having an extra busy schedule during the week with things that I love, but I also love having enough personal time in the weekend! That’s the only way I can really appreciate both busy weeks and free time. Having only free time or everyday a busy schedule doesn’t make you productive, it just doesn’t let you see the difference and the pros and cons of each situation.. So, try keeping some days for yourself, it will only help you.
[photo via flickr.com, user: Lisa Brewster]
My university informed the students that classes are about to begin in the 1st of October. As it seems, somebody forgot to inform the professors. This week, I had 5 classes. Guess how many did actually take place. Two, only two.
The other professors though that they should not start this week. Why? Because.. And that would have been fine, if they had decide to let students know on time. Going to university, while there is a rain out there, is not my favourite thing. Realizing that there is an announcement posted in the board saying “Classes will start next week” is really frustrating.
It would be easier if they could send a very simple e-mail. For God’s sake, we are a Computer Science department, please, start using your e-mail account. Why they waste MY time? Why nobody seems to respect me? After all, behaviour breeds behaviour.
Don’t waste your time, but most important, don’t ever waste somebody’s else time..
[photo via flickr.com, user tonivc]
