Today we gained a second. I’m not sure exactly when in the day we gained it but I probably wasted it. I was probably looking at Facebook. Oh well, maybe next time I will put it to better use.

I’m a morning person. My prime time is in the morning. I try to organize my day at work to do important, mind-requiring things in the morning. Around 2 pm, when my mind starts slowing down, I do all the mindless tasks. I’ve never been a night owl. Never been anyone to study into the wee hours of the morning. If I didn’t know something by 10 pm, I wasn’t going to learn it unless I could do it at 5 am the next morning. One time I stayed up working on a project for work until 2am. I was so excited. See, I’m not old – I can stay up late. Then the headache came on. Right in the middle of my forehead like I was a Cyclopes. Had it for two days and then I got a twitch under my eye. So much for feeling young.

We all wish we had more time. More time to pursue our dreams. More time with family. More time doing whatever. Yet, we are wasting time lamenting the need for more time. I know I waste time. Watching “Naked and Afraid” is an hour I’ll never get back. Taking quizzes online to see which character from of “Grease” or “Friends” I’m most like is a waste of time.  But, we all need a break from real life – time to wind down. At least that’s how I rationalize it…

For the last two years, instead of making a New Year’s resolution to diet or stop eating whatever, I’ve resolved to see my FB and other friends in person.  It really isn’t as easy as it seems but I’m thrilled to be able to do so when I get the chance. There’s never a waste of time when you spend it with someone you enjoy. Facebook and online chatting just isn’t the same. You need the face-to-face.

Skype/FaceTime is close although sometimes things get strange. A few weekends ago we were Skyping with my stepdaughter and for some reason, it seemed that only her teeth and hair were clear. Creepy. Or there’s the delay.  Either way, always good to hear someone’s voice even if it isn’t matching the movement of their lips.

So, go out and enjoy your extra second. I can tell you later who I most resemble from “Friends.”