I got to thinking last night how little time the day really holds for me. Even though I try to maximize it as much as possible there seems to be too little time to tackle projects or partake in hobbies like I used to. The trouble could be that I have too much on my plate, a common complaint of mine as of late, or it could be that I am romanticizing a time where I felt I had endless time. Then again when I did I had no bills, lived at home with my parents, worked a decent job, and had no responsibilities so maybe I’m just pining for those days.

What prompted this train of thought was my reaction to reading the GDC news about Nintendo. I’m excited about the revolution for sure but the reality is that I haven’t picked up a controller in some three months. I have a stack of unfinished and even unplayed games vying for my attention so why would I add another console into the mix? Beyond the drive of a collector I’m too wrapped up in writing music reviews, maintaining this website, writing a campaign, staying on top of my reading list, as well as the myriad other tasks associated with the house. This does not begin to scratch the surface of the obligations related family and friends. I’m just trying to find a comfortable spot in the maelstrom.

Chucking a wrench in was Management and her, shall we say, strong assertion that she wants to start a family. Now. As in begin the process of propagation immediately. Mind you, I subscribe to the school of though that the best part of children is making them but where do I fit this in? My priorities are getting re-aligned in an extreme fashion. Nothing, at this point, has moved beyond negotiation or the “Yes, Dear” phase but the thought of it certainly has me chewing my bottom lip out of concern.

Since diurnal extension is unlikely something is going to have to give and it is likely going to be video games. However, I do hold out the hope that if we start a family my sleepless nights could be spent cradling a fussy child whilst wearing noise canceling headphones and working through Elderscrolls on the 360 or Animal Crossing on the Revolution. It could be said that I am thirty-two working on fifteen but I think that Management would rather not be a single parent of a newborn and a petulant teenager.

So, I suppose it is time to take stock and figure out what should take precedence. Video games for certain are hitting the back burner but I need to find a little more balance between my websites and my home life as it is very likely I’ll actually need to be swinging a hammer and working a paintbrush to get the house in order for a non-four legged occupant. Maybe I can put my PM skills to use here, if anything the documentation will delay the project by at least 6 weeks and in that time I might get some more game play in or finish a couple more books. Management approval pending of course.