It's weird: I finished grad school and left the local planning commission last December, which freed up a ton of my time. Somehow, though, it feels like time is more scarce, though I'm generally less stressed out.

Observation: perception of time is affected by structure and rigor.

I can't decide if I'm happier with less stress, less structure, and the perception that time is scarce, or if I prefer deadline pressure, structure, and the sense that there is always juuuust enough time to do the things I need to.

Though I did look up from my newspaper and tea yesterday and think, "I should get another degree."