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Sun, Oct 28 12:07 AM

being on time

 

I normally don't have too much trouble being on time. I'm often one of those annoying people who subscribes to the philosphy, "to be early is to be on time, to be on time is to be late, and to be late is to be left behind." I try to orchestrate my life in such a way as to always be on time. It's rather ridgid, and not always fun; but it IS low stress. My family, on the other hand, is always running behind. "I'm ready", "I'll be right there", and "I'm on my way" are relative terms to the rest of my family. They have a much more relaxed attitude to time. Part of it is their mother is of Mexican heritage, and time means something different to them. We have friends who are also of hispanic origin, and often, when planning to meet for an event at a certain time, the question will be a joking, "Is that real time, or Mexican time?" They don't mind waiting, or being late. It drives me up the wall. Miss the beginning of a movie? No big deal - to them! It's been the genesis of more than one argument in our home. It seems it's me against all of them, and they're all girls, so I'm always outnumbered. I try to be more relaxed with them, but if I'm honest, it's usually smiling through gritted teeth. Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jay

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Upsydaisie Upsydaisie: 2008-01-01

says: St. Francis' of Assisi's Prayer. You are outnumbered. I tend to be the one at our house because when I have the (hypomanic) energy, I'm doing a half dozen things while trying to get ready. I have a 14 year old daughter who also drags her feet. My husband is the timekeeper for us and sometimes reminds us about when he thinks we should be getting ready and for me to keep focused and do nothing else. About ten minutes before, he gives us another reminder so he's not squawking constantly. He also gives us a time which is generous enough to allow us to get there on time and spare a few minutes. I too, try not to be an annoyance, and I realize he's right about me staying focused and considering how he feels.