Don't Kill Time... Use it wisely and be productive...

"Beware of wasting the present. Instead of killing time, redeem your spare moments today." - Henry Bosch

I have always been in a hurry, not mainly because I have so many tasks to do but simply because I don’t manage my time well. I always end up cramming prior to class presentations and speaking engagements. Thanks that I still manage to have a good performance, but I know that I can be a lot better than what I have done. There were several moments though that I spend time pondering how to come up with a detailed Time Management program but other circumstances seem stronger than what I should be doing.

April 20, 2012 is not an ordinary day for me. Ms. Malaya told me she has something to give me. I was trying to guess that it was assignment-related communication until she handed me “Our Daily Bread”. She further said that Ms. Apple wanted to give it to me. I thanked Ms. Malaya but haven’t extended yet my gratitude to Ms. Apple.

I was about to go home when I opened the reading for this day entitled “Don’t Kill Time.” As I read through it, I got hooked with the story of the famous author John Erskine on how he managed his time. He learned a very important lesson when he was 14 years old about spending time for his piano rehearsals. When asked how he did it, he replied at least 1 hour doing the practice. His teacher warned him not to do long stretches like it. The result was more amazing after he followed the advice of spending 5 to 10 minutes before school and some more minutes after lunch. In fact, he wrote nearly most of the famous “Helen of Troy” while commuting between his home and the university.

Then, there’s a striking question that goes, “How can you make good use of your spare moments?

One thing I always love doing but haven’t done lately, is to express myself through writing. I even posted one day through facebook that I miss blogging. I really do. I want to harness my writing skills and publishing a book is one of my dreams... J With this initial post, I pray that I can spend some minutes in a day to write what I want including my reflections. As said, the urge to write is just like an opportunity, it comes and it goes.!!! Oh, Richard, take note of this :D

Another thing that I want to do is reading!!! I can remember the days when I am bored and reading makes me feel alright. I really prefer reading some articles than to watch movies. Having this helpful book “Our Daily Bread”, I commit myself to read it everyday. Thank you so much Ms. Apple for this wonderful gift.

Teaching is one of the things I also miss doing. It’s been two years I miss discussing to a group of students. While I do topic presentations with my classmates, I just miss sending the message to my students. I’ll be back soon, God willing. J In the meantime, I will be sharing my learning to my colleagues. J

Lord, thank you for this wonderful day and for this great book. J The reading I have today reminds me to value the time you give me. Continue to be my guide. Thank you so much. J