ask any of my friends and they'll tell you that i'm late for just about everything.
last week, i am ashamed to admit that my tendency to be late even embarrassed my hubby. you see, there was a pretty important, formal ceremony on base that i decided to go watch. on my way there (i was still about 20 minutes away from base, and about 22 minutes out from the ceremony), my hubby called to see if i was just about there. um, no. he said that most of the other guests were already there and seated. i tried to drive a little faster, but there was too much traffic and i began to get a little panicked. i even prayed that God would have a good parking space waiting for me so i could run into the ceremony on time. i found a good parking space, but silly me, when planning my very tight schedule, i didn't account for the time to walk from the car to the building. at this point, i thought about how ridiculous it was that i was cutting it so close and even considered getting back in the car and going home.
just outside the building, there was a group of guys in their dress uniforms waiting for people like me. 3 of them escorted me inside, but it was too late. the ceremony had already started and everyone was standing at attention while they brought in the flags. once everyone sat down (there were a couple hundred people in the audience), one of the guys escorted me to a seat... only, he walked past the guest section and put me right smack dab in the middle of the guys and gals in their dress uniforms. what was he thinking? i totally stood out like a sore thumb in my red dress... and felt like an idiot. i tried to sink into my chair and hide, but it was a no go. the guy sitting next to me had the people in front of him tap my hubby on the shoulder, who then turned around and saw me sitting there and then my sweet guy got out of his chair and came and sat next to me. i apologized and he told me that it was okay, but i still felt horrible.
so now, i'm really making an effort to be early - not just on time - for things. i have to be realistic about how long it takes to get ready and to travel places and even how long it takes to walk from the car to wherever i'm going. once upon a time, i was fanatical about being early for everything, i even timed myself and to see how long it took to get everywhere. i've decided that it's time to get back to being a nerd about being early.
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I can totally attest to your "tardiness" I think! You were however, on time for your wedding day!! I know it started late but that was soo not your fault! That is a funny story, and liek you said, to be dressed in red just makes it that much more "you"!
hi!! while "mazing" on my lunch hour (my little moronic term ;)) i stumbled upon your blog...it's amazing. i read the back posts and i really love what i saw. i hope i get to read more...the "man jar" post was especially phenomenal. God Bless you and your hubby!!
I have so enjoyed reading your blog this afternoon. I need to tell my niece who has been married one year about your blog. I love the way you talk about your husband, and how proud you are of him. He sounds like an awesome guy, but it also sounds like he's pretty lucky to have you, too! =)
And about being late, my tendency is to always cut it a bit close, but with kids, you ALWAYS have to plan for some last-minute emergency. It's taken me YEARS to mend my ways. Hey, at this rate, by the time you have kids, you'll have this thing down. You'll be a great mom some day...when you're ready.
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