Opportunities

OK, I've been thoughtful and stuff all this week, so I figure I can get it all out of my system and finish it with this post.

Maybe.

Opportunities are different from obligations, and are much more available. For example, you have the opportunity to read the rest of this post. (I hope you will) You also have the opportunity to write your own blog, go to sleep, have a sandwich, etc. I assume just about everyone reading this has access to at least a computer, and probably much more. In my case, I could play one of about six gaming consoles lying around the house, or watch a favorite anime that my brother has on DVD. I could take a shower, read a book, clean my room... The choices are nearly endless. Some more practical than others.

And that's where there's trouble. Sometimes, I look at all I can do and freeze up. How am I supposed to decide on just one or two things to do when there's thousands upon thousands of possibilities in front of me? What if the thing I decide to do ends up being boring or worthless? Won't someone think of the children!? (Sorry, got a little carried away)

From my perspective, yes, there are probably better things you could be doing right now than reading a blog. But those things are usually more involved than reading. If there's nothing wrong with what you're doing, there's certainly no reason to regret doing it, even if it is boring. On the other hand, if you know you should be doing something and are purposefully avoiding it... Go do it. I'll wait. (NOTE: I apologize if your computer fries in the time it takes you to do whatever you needed to do)

Sometimes a little rest and relaxation from the more stressful activities is necessary. Gunning the accelerator all the time isn't the key to driving. Of course, neither is slamming on the brakes every five feet. The key is finding a balance. Personally, I know I've been slacking a lot more than I should lately. (I'll counterbalance that come this fall) In my case, I need to get motivated to act more readily on my more practical, taxing ideas than on my passive, self-entertaining ideas. Some may need the opposite - They can't find the pause button for life. That's usually a harder situation to get out of, but in that case, the word "No" can be a close companion. "No, I can't make it to that party; have a good time, though!" "No, I won't stay up all night and watch the three Lord of the Rings Extended Editions with you, sorry!" Things like that.

Above all, whatever you choose to do, do it as well as you possibly can. If you're going to read a book, read the best book you can find. Don't spoil the moment by thinking about all the other stuff you have to do. Read that book! Immerse yourself into that book's world! (If you can literally do this, please give me a call) If you're doing the laundry, make it fun! Pretend you're Dr. Horrible or something, maybe. (Or Penny, as the case may be) Whatever you do, do it well and have fun with it.

Three random thoughts:
1. I've recently started playing Assassin's Creed 2. You can do some absurd things in that game; for example, knocking a civilian unconscious without anyone minding. Ahh, freedom in video games. You are silly.
2. I would think the phrase "Double Rainbow" would be self-explanatory.
3. Chipotle is still my favorite restaurant. As if there was any doubt.