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Time as the Enemy

The watch I wear is an accessory that I feel represents me. To put it bluntly, I generally think of myself as a boring person. I don't really have any super interesting or unique characteristics and I also am not a huge proponent of taking risks or doing things on a whim. I like to plan things out methodically before taking any action. Similarly, my watch is minimal and basic. The watch face consists of 12 printed numerals, three sword-style hands--the most commonly found hand set on watches--and a day/date feature--the most common watch complication--all in a simple black and white color scheme. It's not flamboyant or extravagant in design or color. It just gets the job done, and that's all I need it to do.  Watches in a more general sense also represent me. My boringness and methodical planning lead to a relatively consistent daily routine, much like the reliable pattern of a watch's second hand ticking each second. Additionally, I'm a very time-oriented person. F