Stepping away for a short bit
Posted: Sat Oct 07, 2017 6:50 pm
I'm not doing a good job of adjusting to the changes in schedule and responsibilities in my life, and I need to take more time off until I've got what's important in order.
I'm having trouble with work/life/play balance and feel like a selfish teenager seeing that now many people are affected by me changing my plans; I feel leashed now, but that's just the child in me lashing out. I am envious for the freedom I had for 7 years, but I have to accept that I no longer can fulfill commitments until I have my own house and life in order.
Most significantly, I have to commit to staying at one household, rather than bouncing back and forth. I have decided I will be staying at a location that has very poor connection quality and internet availability, namely due to wireless and Netflix.
I also need to be putting a lot more time into studying for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, something I've put exactly zero time into since graduation.
So I am stepping away from a lot of social and entertainment commitments, so I can see where everything falls in place, and see what I can add back in to my schedule. Namely, I cannot commit to the competitive play I desire on this ladder, and I cannot participate in extra-curriculars like the SDS podcast or the Observatory. I would still be around to talk or to play a fun game once in a while, but I anticipate something approaching 1-2 months of absence from ladder matches.
I'm upset because I promised that I would have more time, more freedom, and a better connection for this community after college finished. It's simply not the case, but I know that this is the best move for me in the long run.
Cya.
I'm having trouble with work/life/play balance and feel like a selfish teenager seeing that now many people are affected by me changing my plans; I feel leashed now, but that's just the child in me lashing out. I am envious for the freedom I had for 7 years, but I have to accept that I no longer can fulfill commitments until I have my own house and life in order.
Most significantly, I have to commit to staying at one household, rather than bouncing back and forth. I have decided I will be staying at a location that has very poor connection quality and internet availability, namely due to wireless and Netflix.
I also need to be putting a lot more time into studying for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, something I've put exactly zero time into since graduation.
So I am stepping away from a lot of social and entertainment commitments, so I can see where everything falls in place, and see what I can add back in to my schedule. Namely, I cannot commit to the competitive play I desire on this ladder, and I cannot participate in extra-curriculars like the SDS podcast or the Observatory. I would still be around to talk or to play a fun game once in a while, but I anticipate something approaching 1-2 months of absence from ladder matches.
I'm upset because I promised that I would have more time, more freedom, and a better connection for this community after college finished. It's simply not the case, but I know that this is the best move for me in the long run.
Cya.