I heard about an interesting affliction that was spreading around Vancouver during the recent Olympic Winter Games.
FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out
I’ll admit it, I caught it. I was spending 30+hours per week volunteering with Opening and Closing Ceremonies, plus trying to work full time, and when I wasn’t working or volunteering I was trying to get some sleep. But I felt guilty that I wasn’t trying to get into every single pavillion and celebration site there was.
I tried to let it all go. I spent one afternoon biking around the city, taking pictures that gave evidence of love of country, sport, community, family. I saw my city through the eyes of a visitor, and it was beautiful. Stunning.
I think that I have been able to rid myself of FOMO, but I’ll admit I’m going to try my hardest to hit up the zip line between the Law Courts and the Vancouver Art Gallery tomorrow, and maybe the Mint to touch the medals.
I do have a bit of FOMO as I prepare for my trip through Central Asia that’s coming up in 5 weeks. Why would I leave this city at its brightest? Miss out on the entire summer? There are so many interesting tech and social media camps happening in Vancouver in May and June, and how could I miss ANSER after having such a great time last year? What if an amazing job opportunity comes up?
*sigh*
I’ll get over this FOMO soon enough. Travelling through Central Asia for over 5 months is an amazing opportunity, and I’m not going to miss out on adventure.
