Monday, March 12, 2007
Essential
Remember I asked for input to my blog? Well, I got some. One was on the topic of how much time we spend on doing what we really want.
Thinking back on my life I have certainly spent much more time doing what I didn't really want, but then things like studying and working cannot be regarded as that I suppose. Especially since my working life has been fun. Ok, not ALL the time but mostly I have actually enjoyed it.
Must also say since I'm not married or have kids, that I have spent a lot of time doing things I enjoy. Out with friends, travelling, lately cooking occasionally (and enjoying it!), keeping in touch with people, blogging of course, learning (although this German thing is sometimes nicht so lustig :).
But all in all I am certain this friend has a point. We are most probably spending more time on "should's" rather than "would's" or "want-to's".
Unfortunately my "want-to's" are out of reach right now. Like that house in Spain. On the other hand I probably don't want it so much that I'm willing to do anything...
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Interesting that you feel not being married or having kids means you spend time doing things you enjoy. surely the two things are not mutually exlcusive? Dont you think people who have spouses or kids enjoy doing things together with those people?
No they are not mutually exclusive. Not entirely :). It's just when you have kids you have to spend A LOT OF time tending to their needs, especially when they are small.
And like in any relationship you have to compromize, sometimes putting other peoples needs before yours. That's what I meant.
But of course I understand those who want to spend time with their family, just like I want to spend time with my friends.
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