I’m calling it an early night tonight, because I’ve been bushed lately. This week has been particularly hard because of all the commitments I’ve made with my time. Seems like for the past couple of days I’ve been leaving home at 8 in the morning and getting back 13 hours or later. I also worked all day Sunday. This kind of schedule can become a real grind after a while.
Fortunately, I am in control of these things. I could drop my participation in the city basketball league, freeing up two nights a week, for instance. The games usually start at 9PM, making me get home at 10 or later – completely wired and unable to sleep.
I also volunteer for the N.C. Museum Of Art as well as Garner Crimestoppers. Neither one puts a big dent in my time, so they’re pretty safe.
Yet, part of the joy (or curse) of running your own business is that you can work practically any time you want to. And when there is business to be done, it’s hard to turn it down. My clients depend on me to help them out. It’s a duty I don’t take lightly. Even though I may have more fun things lined up to do, I will drop everything to keep them happy.
The days of work being the top priority in my life may be nearing a close as I approach the prospect of fatherhood. Zoinks!
(And I can hear you now, Mom and Dad: “If you think you’re tired now….”)