Julie's Web Journal: Weekend Assignment: The Thief of Time

Fresh when it gets here from Julie Barrett
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

It seems that we're all too busy these days to get around to everything we'd like to do, even if we had the money and means to do them. Is there a particular activity that takes up far too much of your time, and thus prevents you from getting around to other things?

I'm afraid this is going to be a fairly mundane answer. I've been so busy with one thing and another that there's no one thing in particular that saps my time. I've been building (well, rebuilding, but that's a long story) a web application, running a convention, working on new photography to sell, and trying to write something that might sell. All that between the very occasional bit of freelance work that gets tossed my way. And let's not forget the terribly mundane stuff like laundry.

If I spend too much time on one thing, it's surfing the web. I use an RSS reader and Seesmic Desktop to monitor stuff. Those are a big help as I don't have to keep refreshing certain web sites during the day. As part of my freelance work I need to keep up with tech trends. Plus, I try to keep up with news in the publishing and photography fields. And of course, when I get the time to research, one thing leads to another, to another....

Extra Credit: What is the #1 activity you wish you had more time for?

Sleep. Or just plain relaxation. Or a vacation.

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Karen Funk Blocher said:
Ouch! No wonder I haven't heard from you much lately! Good luck with all of it!

Date: 4/27/2010 10:02:31 AMDate: 4/27/2010 10:02:31 AM

Carly said:

Hi Julie :)

Yeah, the Internet is an amazing place to get lost. Lately, I have found myself hooked on Twitter. It's quite an eye-opening experience! At first I thought 140 characters would be difficult, but as it turns out, getting to the point is a skill worth learning! LOL. :)

-Carly

Date: 4/27/2010 12:34:50 PMDate: 4/27/2010 12:34:50 PM

Sandrine said:
Sounds like one hell of a busy life! Organising the convention alone must be a lot of work... Hope you find time for a holiday soon!

Date: 4/28/2010 9:00:51 AMDate: 4/28/2010 9:00:51 AM

Karen Funk Blocher said:
Ouch! No wonder I haven't heard from you much lately! Good luck with all of it!

Date: 4/27/2010 10:02:31 AMDate: 4/27/2010 10:02:31 AM

Carly said:

Hi Julie :)

-Carly

Date: 4/27/2010 12:34:50 PMDate: 4/27/2010 12:34:50 PM

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