I did not complete the task i needed to do, the task that would make my life easier in the long run. I'll now have to do all this homework later and probably do it with a lesser quality.
I probably could have spent this time more productively. But is it wasted?
What is waste? Waste is something used, unwanted, leftover, all the good taken out of it. Think an empty potato chip bag, or a banana peel. All the goodness is gone.
Was this time wasted? Is all the good i could have accomplished in this hour now gone forever?
I'm not sure that time is something that we have the power to "use" or to "waste". Time is a reality, but the way that we perceive it is cultural. Our culture tells us that time not spent working toward a goal that will give you monetary or social success is wasted.
Today, I also spent time with a new friend that I am recently getting to know better. I didn't accomplish much homework, but I was able to talk with her and build our friendship.
Was that time wasted?
I wish I could say that this was a well-written blog post, poignant argument or pointed witticism such as the ones i have recently spent so much time reading.
Did you just waste your time reading this?
