Around 1:40pm this afternoon, a good part of the central portion of North America was subject to a 5.5 earthquake. The quake—which didn’t last for more than about 15 seconds where I was—had its epicentre just outside of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

It would probably be one of the only times in my life that I would have experienced an earthquake, since these are so rare around this part of the world.

Although it’s sad to say, I was actually a little disappointed that I didn’t feel a single shake, rattle, or roll. As it turns out, I was out on the streetcar coming back from my lunch when the quake struck without warning. Upon coming back to the office, my coworkers were all talking about the quake. Quake? What quake? I didn’t feel anything.

Apparently the quake was experienced as far west as Portland, Oregon (U.S.) and as far west as Quebec (Canada), and perhaps even beyond.

To my knowledge the only time I actually experienced an earthquake was some time in the 1980s when I was still a small child. I was asleep in bed, when I saw my entire room shake (upon waking up of course). This was back in Ottawa, so again, a quake was a rare experience.

So to this day, that experience remains my only earthquake experience. And yes, I am thankful for that.

I haven’t heard of much damage or injuries anywhere so let’s hope things stay that way.

I have a problem. And I’m not afraid to admit it.

With so many opportunities in life, it’s hard to want to focus on just one aspect of it. For example, although I’m a magazine designer by day, I enjoy other aspects of design, such as print, and photography. Furthermore, I find myself taking a liking to baking. Cooking isn’t a bad thing either, although I tend to go with the former. And what about writing? Reading…ok, not so much.

Well, you get the jist.

With a multitude of things to be able to do in a lifetime, you are pretty much forced to choose a favourite and focus on that for the present time. I can’t seem to find the time to want to do everything I’d like to do…all the while trying to make a living, of course.

Did I mention I’m also a very good procrastinator?

Take today for example. It was a gorgious sunny day outside. I woke up early from a phone call from my sister-in-law inviting me to go to dim sum. Sleepy yes, but hungry as well. Sometimes hunger just overrides my sleepiness. Besides, I’ve been meaning to hit the local bakeshop (Dough) and grab a freshly baked loaf of bread to munch on.

I go to dimsum, head over to Dough (for the second time that morning, since the first time, they didn’t have the loaf of my choice), and head back home.

I was now presented with a dilemma. I had so much time left during the day, and with so many things to do, I couldn’t figure out what I should start with.

Fortunately for me, my freelancing projects were currently at a standstill as I was in the midst of waiting for action on my clients’ part.

Given this rare situation, I figured it would be a great opportunitiy to work on much needed personal projects, such as update my gallery, revamp my portfolio site, and/or look for frame-worthy photos.

What did I do? Well, I can’t really say that I did all of the above…or none of the above, for that matter. With a scattered mind, I found myself passing time doing mindless jobs. Surfing the net was one of them.

A little of this and a little of that, and by the time I knew it, it was nighttime. The entire day went by and when I asked myself, “what did I do today?” I can’t say that I can answer in a positive voice.

Writing this post, I realize that I digressed…but that’s no surprise as I often do that.

My problem seems to be that rather than concentrating on one specific task at hand, I often like to spend time doing a multitude of things. Even if I know I cannot finish one task, I still find myself doing more than what I can handle.

But there is good news at the end of all of this. Somehow or another, I still manage to finish all that I started.

And that’s why I keep doing what I do.

So I bet you’re asking yourself, what’s the point of this post?
It’s the same as every other post on this blog: nothing but meaningless blabbering.

I have the urge to bake some cookies tomorrow. Perhaps I will do that so that I can satisfy my craving and actually get some needed work done before the weekend ends.

So much to do, so little time. heh!

This year has gone by fairly quickly with so many things happening. Too much to sum up, and so much I’ve wanted to write about. It seems every year I always tell myself that I will stop neglecting my blog. However every day work and life has caught the best of me as I try my best to accommodate all ends of my life.

As the final hours of the year wind down, I find myself sitting in front of my computer, writing on my blog, which is far from what I thought I’d be doing right about now. After a rather productive work day and furiously emptying out the refrigerator in time for my first grocery shopping trip of 2010, I will sign off here hoping like I always do at the end of every year.

All the best to you and yours for the new decade.