When we surround people, we usually create an image in our minds the minute we hear their name. We create a default image for the first 8 seconds we see them. Regardless if they talked or not. That mental process can also be called first impression by simply glaring the person ‘head-to-foot’.

First impression lasts.

As most people believe, this could be applied in various situations. May it be in first days of middle school? Freshmen years? Agonizing job interviews? Closing deals with potential investors? First meeting with in-laws? Dating? So on and so forth.

I agree with the idea basically because that is the crucial time you could at least manipulate what default image on these people has been brought up. I did attend my first interviews dressed to the nines and it paid off. Although, that is tempting to do, let me remind you that these impressions are subject to develop later on.

A character development also happens in reality. Now is yours solid? Or hitting the bottom?

A very good example is your family. Undeniably, you know them too well – your father’s favorite tv channel; your mom’s advices that you never apply; your siblings’ favorite clothes that you steal and take them as yours. You can even create their own mottos in life without even asking them. You are aware if they’re acting strange or if they’re sick. Then, you see change if they act differently either they hit puberty for being mature or they act much more sensitive because of old age. You have seen that for years, let’s say decades.

Time gives a summary of a person.

Here we are as first point, time is an extremely relative element in the world we’re currently living in. It is precious they say, it is indeed since it passes by depending on how you feel. If you’re in euphoria, time flashes like a speed of light. On the other hand, if everything feels falling apart or loneliness kicks in, it’s as slow as the snail who’s not even in the race of the tortoise versus the hare. It is relative. So do not be confused of time measurements that are being taught to us. We have different kinds of some sort. But do you know what’s interesting? Sometimes, we use it as an object to define worth. A standard identifier of how things are being labelled. Let’s say a-thousand-year old coin. Is that cheap? Let’s try the ANCIENT architecture of Big Ben in London. Wow, that sounds fancy or something valuable. Truly, they are a masterpiece and tim makes these things beyond to their usual worth. Indeed, we cannot defeat time nor turn it back to the way we want it. It is powerful.

So when we defend people, sometimes we utter, ‘I have known my family since I was born’, when we love our favorite toy we say, ‘This is my toy since I was a kid’, and for those relationships that are bonded with time, we use ‘we’ve been together for years, I can’t waste that’.

Time is giving you the memory of the past and the gift of today as we call it PRESENT.

Phases: past, present and future.

Always give importance to your past and everything that had happened to you. No character has been built overnight so give it some time. Be grateful of the people who has been part of your journey. For people who left, yes. But much more for people who are still there. Do not be confused of such phases. It’s fine to worry about the future. You are just a human being that is preparing for what is bound to happen. For us to be in control, planning is the first step.

Time is just a number for the wrong person.

As what they say, the people you know for days may have better intentions than those you know for years. Friendships tested through time. But indeed, genuine relationships are transparent and honest regardless of age, time, or any number.

Be keen in observing things. Money can be earned anytime. Things can be purchased again. People can be met twice. But two different times can’t be spent at once nor pause nor rewind. All at just a snap! Be wise in knowing yours.