A little bit too much of everything

I like to push myself and see where my bounds are, but it seems that in this past week, the last semester has finally broken me. There is so much going on at any particular moment, even though I do actually get some sleep at times, I haven't felt rested in at least over 15 weeks. Even as I cross large and many projects off the list, the workload is no less imminent or massive. One of those weird cases where you take things away, but the burden just keeps growing. O.O

Not really to complain, as I am never really unhappy with being busy or having lots to do, but I am unhappy about not being able to get it all done. Time is my indefatigable opponent, and though I fight it hard, it will always best me at the end of the day. Unfortunately, as things are starting to slip by and stack up in a pile of unfinished work, it becomes very difficult to keep focused on doing the new ones while the old has been lost.

I don't mean just projects and classes, though certainly those two take up the majority of my labors. Included are all the sorts of daily rigors that can be avoided, but only for so long, and other life events that get added to the list. I have no hope of being able to, nor want to think of beginning to list these tasks. But, added above even the things that need to get done, my want to break the cycle and focus on separate projects or personal goals is what really gets neglected, and probably leaves me the most disappointed. I won't even begin to list those ambitions either, but amongst them this blog is at least one little release for tonight.

I notice that it is at times like these that in order to remain functional, one must simply focus on one thing at a time, and try to plan that schedule into the future without getting caught up in the enormity of the undertaking ahead. Primarily, even though there is by no-means a real break after the semester is over, I see it as a goal after which I will gain at least some measure of time back. I grind onward towards it with the knowing that I'll make it there, eventually. My trusty friend of time ensures that, and our love-hate relationship continues. :)

Just a short note while other things finish up in the background, but then I am off to sleep for what will grant me at least enough mental clarity to complete tomorrow. Hehe.

Valete,

Alex