Time and Sacrifices

Writing, along with getting older, has made me realize the sacrifices that I have had to make. The biggest thing that I have had to give up is time, but it also makes me cherish the time that I have to myself. My weekdays consist of going to work, and then after work, I will go to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu class or have something with my Church group. I have to fit writing into their, and then, whatever time that I have left, I use it to relax. Weekends are usually reserved for friends, going out and errands, but I will have a few hours of free time as well.

It has gotten to the point where I am uncomfortable just sitting around watching television or going on the computer or phone without having to accomplish something first whether it be chores, writing or something else. I always think that I wasted my time in my twenties and am now making up for it. I used to play video games, but now, I do not own any next generation consoles and really have not played video games in a while. I enjoy reading books more, and I like to think that writing is just an evolution of everything that I enjoy. Instead of being an audience member of an existing story, I am now the creator or said stories.

Once I get married, and if/when I have children, the sacrifices will pile up even more. Time will be an even more valuable commodity. It is a function though of growing up and being an adult, and it has shown to have more benefits than costs.