Good day, readers! I ask that you please bare with me, as my finals week starts tomorrow. I can barely believe my first year of college is about over! Crazy. Anyway, to hold you over, here’s another question…
If you haven’t seen my The Book of Questions feature before, here’s what it’s all about:
I take a question from this book written by Gregory Stock, Ph.D., write my response, and ask for your response.
This is the 10th question I’m asking you all and the 35th in the book.
QUESTION 35:
Would you give up half of what you now own for a pill that would permanently change you so that one hour of sleep each day would fully refresh you?
MY RESPONSE:
No! I love to sleep!
FOLLOW-UP QUESTION:
Do you feel you have enough time? If not, what would give you that feeling? How much has your attitude about time changed as you’ve aged?
MY RESPONSE:
Sometimes, I feel like don’t have enough time in the day. Sometimes, I feel like I need many, many more hours to finish what I want finished. Other times, I feel like the day has been stretched out too long. I don’t know.
What gives me that feeling? On the “short” days, it’s usually the amount of activities, classes, and meetings I have to do in a given day. Procrastination can also make time seem very short. On those long days, I think being close to the weekends affects how I look at the time. Weekends can’t come soon enough. Also, if I’ve been doing an activity for a long time, I feel like time is going by slowly.
As I’ve aged…pause. I haven’t really aged much. I’m still rather young, but I’ve learned this: Time truly is precious. Any moment could be the end of my life. ANY moment. I don’t have time for games. Every breath is another chance to live. We cannot take that fact lightly because there are those who don’t have another chance at all. Time is precious, and we may not always be a part of it, so don’t take it for granted.
Also, you can’t “make” time for something. People say stuff like “I’m making time for this.” or “I’ll make time for you.” No. Time is already here. There isn’t less or more of it (unless it’s Daylight Savings Time…kidding). It’s just here, so you can’t make or create anymore. What I’ve learned is that one must TAKE time to do things. Yes, take time. It’s here, so I take it to do whatever needs to be done. That’s it.
Now, what’s YOUR RESPONSE?!…or comments/questions you have on my response?
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15 Comments
Forever Fred Astaire by PJ Chabwera 29 April 2012
I always go on and on saying how "there is not enough hours in a day", but there really is — if we manage our time properly. So, pills be damned! I'll have my sleep for Free.99, thank you!
And the older I grow, the more I realise that time is actually so precious and moreover, never promised. So we have to use it sparingly and never take one second for granted!
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nialangl 3 May 2012
Very true, PJ! Time is so precious! Virtually, any second could be the end of my life. I must not take that for granted. Thanks for your insight! =)
Jenny 30 April 2012
cool!
Bonnie 30 April 2012
Sleeping is relaxing. I enjoy my time sleeping because it is the one time when my mind isn't racing.
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Mimi 2 May 2012
i would say no to that pill too! i love sleep! š
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Rach 2 May 2012
I would say no to that pill too! less sleep equals less time to be at peace
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Arika Yasmine 3 May 2012
The logo of your name is really cute!
Love your red glasses at the right side of your picture..
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Baby Budget Blog 3 May 2012
Nope, I'm with you. I like to sleep and I like what I own š So not giving it up and time is something humans never have enough of and so much of it is wasted on nonesense sadly š
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Aitana 3 May 2012
I love to sleep!!!^^
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Stay Luxury 3 May 2012
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sonia de macedo 4 May 2012
Well I love my sleep so I wouldn't give that up for a pill that's gonna reduce it and yes I do at times feel like I need some more time to complete things I'm working on mostly because I'm either on a roll with something or the deadline looms! I do agree with you about 'making time' it's just an excuse and in effect your losing and wasting precious time by delaying it! We have to make the most of it and just live now!
Anyhoo, have a happy Friday!
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My 2 Pesos 4 May 2012
I love to sleep! š
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FashionGeek 4 May 2012
now following u girl! hope u can too!
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Tarah and the City 4 May 2012
Hi Nia,
I was really laughing at your answers.
I'm with you on the pill situation.
I really like your blog… and btw…Lance Gross is AH MA ZING!
Your new follower,
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Blonde Dutch Pie 4 May 2012
haha nice
im gonna follow you and hope you will do the same!
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