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Wicked Wahine
I was raised in a family that stressed punctuality, so we were always early & if we needed to wait once we arrived at our destination, that's what we did. Basically, there was on time or late, nothing else!
So, are you usually early,
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I was raised in a family that stressed punctuality, so we were always early & if we needed to wait once we arrived at our destination, that's what we did. Basically, there was on time or late, nothing else!
So, are you usually early, late or right on time?
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I wish I could say the matter of punctuality for us was simple. Our arrival time is seemingly determined by the event and our schedule. The first hurdle for us is whether the event is on a weekday or weekend. The next obstacle with scheduling is who is going. It's a lot more difficult getting the three of us out the door than if it is just one. We also all seem to have different clocks, which can be challenging. Lastly, I'd like to admit that the event will at times dictate punctuality. If I'm meeting my attorney, I am damn well on time. If we are visiting some of my wife's relatives, I am likely not as swift as I could be. If we are invited to a party, I usually like to arrive a half hour to an hour late. I don’t like being early. Being early means lots of small talk and chit-chat.
If my household was simply a matter of Feng Shui, existing harmoniously with all that surrounds us, we might do better with our scheduling. If we were a meticulously kept fine well oiled machine, we might have a chance. Alas, we are none of those things. You might know us better as Mrs. Yin and Mr. Yang. But, we are still happily married after all these years. It seems to work for us.