It struck me as I was driving home last night at close to 8pm how much of my life doesn’t belong to me. Most days, I’m here at the station for meetings by 9am. I’m lucky if I’m home by 7:30. I see my life flying by not as MY life, but as an employee and a daddy and not much else. By the time I get my son to bed it’s 9pm. I do some chores, then it’s off to bed. Don’t get me wrong, I love my job, I love my son, but the candle is burning at both ends and at some point I’m going to need a break. I have no idea where that break is going to come from though.

    I bought an RV last fall and have it set up in a campground a few yards from my parents RV. My original intention was to spend weekends with my son, my parents, and relatives who would be hanging out with us. I can already see that plan going down the tubes. I’ll be working LOTS of weekends this summer. One saturday on the air. No big deal. Add in concerts, charity events, and all of a sudden I’m down to a handful of weekends off over the entire summer. I’m thrilled to be gainfully employed, but I also want to be a good daddy and spend time with my son. I’m not even getting into “me” time, as a single father that doesn’t exist any more. I’m lucky if I have time to do the dishes let alone pick up a book. I know I’m not the only person in this situation. How in the world do you find time for yourself?!

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