"Everyone succumbs to finitude. I suspect I am not the only one who reaches this pluperfect state. Most ambitions are either achieved or abandoned; either way, they belong to the past. The future, instead of the ladder toward the goals of life, flatten out into a perpetual present. Money, status, all the vanities the preacher of Ecclesiastes described hold so little interest: a chasing after wind, indeed."

• I used to spend a quarter of my day on social media, obsessed with the latest updates, with sharing highlights of my life, and with crafting how I wanted to be perceived. Entire weekends would go by with me logged on the entire day to watching other people live their lives in the virtual space. Today, I am more deliberate with my use of social media, intentionally limiting usage to no more than a few minutes per day. I use Instagram to document meaningful moments and Twitter to update myself with current events and self-help tips. I hardly use Facebook these days.
• Since I limited my usage of social media, I found extra time on my hands. Now I am more present for my family, friends, and work. I am noticing the little things, remembering the big things, and hearing myself think clearly.  I am reading more books, listening to my podcasts and finally training for my first triathlon. 
• Training for a triathlon, of course, takes time, effort and commitment. As a complete newbie, I know I have to hit several milestones before even attempting my first race. So, I'm back to being a student by researching on the sport - books, blogs, podcasts, Twitter feeds. I've trained for and finished my first 10k run; learned how to ride a bike; and learned how to swim up to half a kilometre. I'm looking forward to working with a coach; finishing my first duathlon; finishing my first aquathlon; and finishing my first sprint-distance triathlon.
• I got rid of my insecurities and self-limiting beliefs so I could embark on my triathlon journey. I am now okay with sunburn and darker skin. I now accept that my body will change. I am okay with starting from scratch and with the possibility of failures and injuries. I accept the risks and sacrifices. I am allocating the time and effort. I have a long way to go, but like marriage, it's about the long haul and being in it to win it. It helps to have a supportive husband too.