Parenting

Parentcaster

Parenting really teaches you to make the absolute most of childless minutes in the day. We were impressed by this feat

When I was in high school, I thought I was busy.  Then I entered college.

When I was in college, I thought I was busy.  Then I got a job.

When I was working, I thought I was busy.  Then I started a startup.

When I was running a startup, I thought I was busy.  Then I got married.

When I was married, I thought I was busy.  Then I had a kid.

When I had one kid, I thought I was busy.  Then I had another 😵

Startup artist seeking inspiration.  Champion of /bcard

being married doesn’t necessarily feel busy tho?

It was just more time spent to something instead of nothing.  I don't regret any of my decisions, they just made me realize how much time i wasted.

Ooooh, I wasn't saying that the things I listed were a waste of time, but that the time I had to do NOTHING (watch tv, go for a random bike ride, etc) was more than I thought it was.  

Like in high school I thought I was so busy and yet I still found time to play 3 hour games of Starcraft and Risk on a nightly basis.  I honestly didn't even appreciate it.

Now as a parent I relish my once-a-month D&D indulgences and know I'm damn lucky to have that time.

that sounds a tad … paradoxical 😅 … but I think I know what you mean … when it comes to my career decisions (getting a 2nd bachelors, in order to apply to graduate school).  In hindsight, it sorta feels like a waste of time, but given the life context of the younger me, that was the *main* thing that made sense… and it was some learning experiences… 

interesting to reflect on the various phases of growing up tho!  I like those types of discussions.