I have a problem.
This week, I have realized I miss the days when we had a tardy bell in school. It forced me to be on time.
Scenario 1: Thought I had plenty of time to go to the gym before my interview. Got back from the gym and realized I had approximately 35 minutes to shower, get ready, dry and fix my ridiculously thick hair, and iron my clothes. Doable? Yes. Plenty of time for a post workout peanut butter and banana smoothie right?
Somewhere between getting the peanut butter and frozen bananas out, McKay starts his hunger cry. I'm feeding McKay while throwing ingredients into the blender (I know I know, I used to envy those women that were able to nurse while multitasking, and now I am one of them). Of course the magic bullet breaks and I can't get my cup out. After I few more tries, I realize only one of our hungry stomachs will get filled. Smoothie left in the blender, hair unfinished, I rush out the door, drop off McKay, arrive at my interview with a wrinkled shirt and only 1 minute to spare.
Scenario 2: I Learned from my mistake from the previous day and attempted to improve. All ready to go, I walked out of the door with time to spare only to realize my car battery is dead. Of course it is. Lucky for me, no one in this city speaks english and after 3 attempts to ask people from my building to help me, I gave up. Eventually someone had compassion on me, but I arrived at my appointment much later than I was hoping to.
Why do I do this to myself? I can't blame it on having a baby, because I have never been the queen of being prompt. Instead of being frazzled and rushed, I could give myself plenty of time and be way more put together. I really don't think my time is more valuable than your time, as others say regarding lateness. I honestly can't register that I need that much time. I need to change my mindset.
Now that I have publicly admitted my problem, hopefully it will make me more accountable to fix it. Anyone have any suggestions on being prompt?
On a side note, amazingly the first scenario led to a job offer. Somehow the director of nursing was able to look past my wrinkled shirt and frizzy hair.
Fortunately, the little Buster gives me smiles and laughs no matter how late I am. He has an obsession lately with sticking his tongue out and was cracking us up this morning.
11 comments:
Congrats on the job offer!
I can't believe you made it to the appointment. See, I have a problem with being late too...and I'm just late to everything! And I think after 4 kids I STILL cannot walk around and nurse, so kudos to you! Anyway, I have a totally illogical idea of how long it takes to do anything (especially when it's morning and I'm hitting the snooze button) so I'm always rushing around like a mad woman. I wish I had the will power to just get up early, leave plenty of time for everything (like Leah- somehow she always manages?), but I fear that's just not one of my virtues. :)
I'm going to be the one asking you for the advice in a few weeks here! I salute you for getting ANYTHING done wether it's late or on time! haha congrats on the job you busy bee! love you fo eva!
I used to be late to everything. Then I married Tony. And now I am on time to everything. Maybe you should try that? :) JK. But seriously it's weird... McKay is just getting cuter and cuter! I love him so much.
don't be too hard on yourself for running late...it's in a woman's nature!! :) Ps..your little boy is adorable!!! :)
Amers! You are so funny! ha! Don't worry about it! Its not the end of the world! haha! I wish you were here, then I could help you!! Mckay is super cute!! Love you guys!
Haha! I love the tounge sticking out! Congrats again on the new job! Im so excited for you! :)
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sister friend.
can i just say little busty pants is getting huge! hes adorable amy!!! you done well. and i know im not a mother, or married, or even dating anyone. but i have noticed when i get things ready the night before, things go a lot more smoothly in the morning when im rushing. and i rush no matter what but thats just something good ol' Lisa has taught me and its worked. when do i get to see you and bry? has he heard back from any dental schools anywhere? Mesa??? call me. we need to catch up. love you sugar booger
oh my gosh why is you son so adorable? seriously he has the most beautiful blue eyes. love the blog!
amy, we share that problem so i have no good advice for you. but props to you for admitting it and attempting to work on it! that thought hasn't even crossed my mind yet! man oh man, your baby is the cutest! he is definitely bryan's boy. and getting SO big!! i need to see you guys again!
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