Having "Me" Time

The other day I finally tried the newly opened Airport Link in Bangkok.   Alex and I had to go meet some good friends who were just stopping by, and didn't want to drive there so we took the train.  The station is within walking distance from my place so its convenient.  Very convenient.  I wonder why I haven't tried it yet.  All it requires for me to get to the station is a quick 5 minute walk or even less. The City Line takes you straight to the Suvanabhumi Airport from Phyathai station in less than 30 minutes.  It makes eight stops along the way but its so fast and modern I instantly fall in love with it.  This beats having to drive to the airport by far.  I can just sit there comfortably in my seat and not have to worry about all the cars driving fast on the expressway nor having to find parking once I'm there.  Life is good. The station is big and spacious and they have escalators all the ...

Time flies.  It seems to fly by faster the older one gets.  I remember when I was young, a day seemed so long. It was filled with going to school, having the afternoon nap, homework, playing with the dog, reading or doing other odd things.  I was always looking forward to birthdays and another year. Nowadays, a day is over even though you feel like it just started.  You're sitting there working and then before you know it, its already time to go home.  It goes by so fast, that years past like it was months.  My birthday seems to be coming by around faster.  Too fast.  I don't look forward to it as much anymore. Whenever people ask me how long I've been working, the answer is no longer one digit.  It is now two digits and I realize: "Gosh, I'm not that young anymore."   What happen to all my dreams and goals?  Have I  accomplished all I want to?  Grey hair is popping up. Despite all the bad news about t...