She works hard for the money... but is she working for the weekend?

What time is a gift means to me is that every moment of life should be cherished. That every stage in life is special and should be welcomed. From childhood you develop your first socialization skills, friendships, responsibilities, and schooling. From young adulthood you begin to become independent, exercise dating and relationships, learn the importance of money, and other responsibilities such as living on your own. Then as an adult you are on your own, you go into a work force, consider marriage and child rearing or be in a childless relationship, and make your own decisions and choices to live how you want to live. Time is indeed important and something we take for granted. Such examples are an extension on a project we may of slacked off on, every moment you spend with family that may not be there the next day, and cherishing your youth and strength that will perish in decades.

Now time is money on the other hand is totally different. Instead of focusing on family, hobbies, and other things as most important i believe that it's more about the dollar. That time is money is a certain motto for people and that it's their lifestyle. Those who live by time is money I believe are focused to work and gain more income. This may be for security or for greed. They have a outstanding work ethic and will undoubtedly have a solid income. These people are probably very independent and only occasionally visit family or friends. 

I live by the time is a gift lifestyle. I think this lifestyle is more rewarding and whole, though since I don't live and understand the time is money lifestyle I may not be getting the whole picture that those who live this way may be. To me those who live in the time is money lifestyle are missing out on little things like walks on the beach or in the city and being in tune with that person and nature. Though on the other hand those who live the time is money lifestyle may be driving that sports car that I occasionally drool about. To conclude there are many different attitudes about lifestyles and where money stands in these lifestyles. Though most would agree that the time is a gift lifestyle is more rewarding they may not be able to really exercise the time is money lifestyle in the first place. Either way remember you can't always get what you want.