Punctuality is important to me.
Why?
Being #2 in a family of 9 + cousins and friends, meant, if you weren’t ready to go, you got left behind.
An awesome 3 hour walk home from school because you were dicking around is enough to make you never do that again.
So now?
I INSIST on being on time.
I actually have heart palpitations when I think of showing up late to something.
So if I’m late?
It was unavoidable, and I feel TERRIBLE about it.
I always make sure to include the time it takes to get myself, and my kids ready as well as account for travel time, to ensure I arrive on time. I’m hardwired that way.
Socially, I don’t have the same expectations for others that I have for myself. I couldn’t care less if people show up late when we have things. If you show up, it’s all good.
Professionally?
I’ve got no time for it.
I think it comes from the past few years listening to reasons why people are late.
“It snowed”
Once ? Ok.
Every day?
You live in Utah. It snows 8 months of the year. This is not a surprise. There are a number of avenues you could explore which would give you the weather forecast for the next day. The news. The internet. An App. I invite you to use those, and plan accordingly.
"I slept in" ?
I get it, it happens and I love me some sleep.
Thanks for being honest, now don't make a habit of it.
The early bird gets the worm.
TRUE
The late bugger misses out on everything awesome!
SOMETIMES TRUE.
1 comment:
I am so like you with punctuality too. When we were home a couple weeks ago we had a dentist appointment and we only had one car. My mom had to come in order for us to be able to leave. She came home after the time our appointment started and I started crying. Granted it was that time of the month but still, I am passionate...hahaha :)
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