Thursday, April 08, 2004

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Units of Time In the hilarious, and touching, Hugh Grant vehicle About A Boy, the Evelyn Waugh-esque main character, who lives on an inheritance and does not work, explains that his life is fully occupied, as he divides his day into half-hour units of time. I found myself thinking along the same lines on our recent cruise. It was just amazing how quickly the day went. Wake up, use up 1 unit of time with the morning routine. A leisurely breakfast on deck, with lots of coffee--that's easily 2 more units. A shore excursion--8-10 units. Back in time for lunch, another 2-3 units. Lie on the deck, read, snooze: 3-4 units. Exercise vigorously, 3 more units. Wow, almost time for dinner. The long cruise dinner--easily 4 units, including prep time. Walk off dinner with laps around the deck--1 unit. Get to the auditorium early to get a seat--1 unit. Watch the show--2 units. Read and get ready for bed--2 more units. Get a good, though not excessive night's sleep--16 units. Start all over. 10:00:50 PM    comment []