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[danbug12]

I mentioned to myself in my paper journal today, that I only seem to find the time to write about things, when they aren't happening. When exciting events are swirling around my head, who has the time to sit down, think about them, and commit them to pen and paper, keyboard and computer screen? Not me, it seems

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[branwen]

What I personally consider productive changes depending current goals and commitments. When I have a music performance coming up, not practicing is oftentimes not being productive. When a client needs a website done, not working on that website is not being productive. The crazy times come when I have more than one commitment or pressing goal at the same time. At other times, anything I find enjoyment and any kind of benefit in is productive, including reading anything at all, biking, laying around listening to music... :)

[danbug12]

I agree with you there, Erin. When you do have pressing deadlines, it can be hard to find value in doing things not related to those goals. I still think there's something to be said for taking a few hours out of your day to have coffee with a friend, even if you have a bit essay due next week, though.
I suppose what I was lamenting were the sort of people who end up with a life where they never feel as though they can spare the time to consider laying around listening to tunes productive. Poor creatures.

[branwen]

I feel the same way. It's sad that some people don't know the importance of relaxing, and also of spending fun time with friends. There's really no point to life if you're not enjoying it, and I can't see how it would be enjoyable with a constant anal-retentive focus on production.

[danbug12]

Exactly! Don't be so focused on working towards the future (schoolwork, job, etc.), that you are no longer able to enjoy the present.

Just chiming in

[outlawfiend]

Gogol Bordello says:
Be them new Romans
Dont envy them my friend
Be their lives longer
Their longer lives are spent
Without a love or faithful friend
All those things they have to rent