not to escape life, so that life does not escape us.  I am reminded, constantly, about what little time we actually have.  It’s why I rarely watch TV, or sit on the couch, or scroll aimlessly on social media.  When I’m not working, I’m usually at dog events or traveling somewhere on my bucket list.  And, when I have down time, I read, I play with my boys, and spend time with my friends.  It’s so important for me to invest my time wisely as we only get so much of it.