Better sooner than later

I met an old friend today, and we talked all afternoon. Our conversations are often serious, and today was no exception. I had other plans, but when he asked if I had time after coming from far away, I set them aside. For him, I will make time. That kind of flexibility matters, especially when my own life feels unsettled.

Time has passed faster than I expected. A friend who went to New Zealand and would return two months later is nearly due back. An event in mid-August, which seemed far away last month, is less than a month away. Another important milestone in my weight-loss plan is now less than a week away…

What once seemed distant has arrived almost at once. What useful experiences or skills have I gained? Looking back honestly over the past four months, I have built healthier eating habits. I have struggled and worked at languages and programming, but I cannot yet point to much concrete progress there.

That realization has prompted a new plan:

1. Make things through programming.
2. Review and organize my notes.
3. Build useful skills.