Counting the Cost

When I started seminary two years ago, I recognized that it would radically change my life.  Nearly all my vacation time would have to go towards attending the on campus intensives twice a year. (In fact, I'm not sure that I will have enough vacation toward the end, but I'll worry about that later).

I also knew that I would have much less free time than I used to have in order to read, blog, watch TV, surf the web, and to spend with family.

All of that has been true.  What I wasn't quite prepared for was the fact that much of it I don't miss.  TV is one thing I don't miss very much, although I do still watch my fair share of it.  My attendance at racing events has plummeted - I used to attend a race per week, now I'm lucky to get to one per season.

This weekend is my favorite weekend at Knoxville - Hall of Fame Inductions.  I've met scads of neat people, some famous, some not famous at all.  But listening to the old drivers set around and tell stories on one another is an unbelievable experience.  I've gotten to know several of the people who return each year.

But, I think I'm going to have to miss this weekend.  I have too many other things that must be completed (like a couple papers), and I have tons of projects that I keep having to put off due to homework or lack of time.  While it isn't a firm decision yet, it is one that I think I will have to make this year.