There are days when I have my listening almost planned. Oh, I've got to listen to that new Jane Doe CD because she called several times about it now. If I'm ever going to be able to listen to all of Bill Bones' music for the Monday Night Spotlight, I'd better try to listen to one of his today. In addition, I have to try to stay fresh every night. I try to do a blend of things that the listeners have heard with things they might not have heard.
Responsibility is the key word.
On a personal side, it has meant I've often had to sacrifice some time with my family or arrange to take a night off to do some of the normal family things. Many of the programs and events that families participate in happen in the evening. If a family member plays basketball or participates in some other event, I might have to take the night off to attend or miss the event. I had one of my kids ask me a couple years ago to take off from work so I could see what they looked like dressed up for a big event. I gladly did it.