So Much Geeking to Do!

I find myself perpetually deadlocked in an internal battle. Thankfully, I'm almost positive I'm not alone.

DC or Marvel? Of course, I'm referencing the innumerable titles available at my local comic shop and not the decades-old debate pitting the Justice League against the Avengers or the X-Men (whichever incarnation pleases you).

Alas, this is not the only conflict raging inside me. PC or Console? MMORPG or classic pen-and-paper? To Magic or not to Magic? See where I'm going with this?

I'm quickly finding that I can't ultimately prioritize my geek preferences. As a working adult, especially in education, I lack the time and finances to scratch every "geek itch." When I'm not grading, planning, attending meetings, researching, or diving into the latest in professional development, I can never decide which hobby to indulge. New games and subcultures consistently capture my attention. It certainly doesn't help that each trip to my local game store introduces me to some new board game, mini, or tabletop experience.

I've been playing World of Warcraft since 2006. Unbelieveable! I've been playing that game consistently for seven years. I won't bore you with the logistics of my tenure on Azeroth, but I will say that I've always loved the social aspect of online gaming. This dates back to my 2003-2005 trek through the galaxy in Star Wars Galaxies. Every time I consider leaving the game for good, I feel as though I'd be abandoning friendships developed over the past seven years.

My comic book collection is steadily (and scarily) growing. Back in my younger days, I devoured Spiderman (the Maximum Carnage days), X-Men, and Superman (Reign of the Superman) titles. At some point, I grew self-conscious of my comic books and gave them up. At least two decades later, I picked up some DC comics during the Identity/Infinity Crisis arc. The itch continued into recent years when I delved into various Batman titles in the New 52! line. I would love to get into some of the other DC titles like Justice League or Green Lantern, but I can only afford my four: Batman, Batman & Robin, Superman Unchained, and (yes) Hawkeye.

Beyond that, there's Pathfinder, board games, Magic the Gathering, cosplay, and...of course... my own writing. I certainly feel like I'll never have the time or money to enjoy them all.

Is it possible to choose? How do I choose where to focus my energy without feeling like I'm missing out?

Have any of you had this issue? What did you do?