One of my biggest pet peeves is being late. I hate being late. If I'm not 15 minutes early, I feel as if I'm late.
However, there are many people in this world that do not feel the need to adhere to a specific time schedule. You all know someone (or are the one) who can't seem to be anywhere on time.
I get that things happen, cars won't start, kids won't cooperate, but give the planners a call saying that you will be late.
I worked at a dog kennel and 95% of the owners were always late picking up and dropping off their dogs. Again, things happen, but these things need to be communicated, so some certain individuals know when you'll be arriving. A 9 A.M- 10 A.M. pick up is a lot different than a 6 P.M- 7 P.M. pick up.
I can't comprehend the actions of those who are perpetually late. (As well as people who can be spontaneous.)
I also don't understand how people can not plan things. I am a planner. I will be a planner for the rest of my life.
I can not "fly by the seat of my pants" and be spontaneous. When I am "spontaneous", I plan out multiple options and ways to do something and wait to see which plan fits the current situation. So in reality, it is not really being spontaneous.
I love knowing and planning out what I am doing days, and even months ahead of time. My family often makes fun of me for asking, "What's for dinner?" while we are eating breakfast. I just like to know what's happening next! On vacations, I HAVE to plan everything out and follow an itinerary. There is no such this as "winging it" in my mind. I love being able to know what is going on and being able to maximize our time to its fullest extent.
Planning is a major part of my DNA. I could not live without my day planner! I have to write down everything to ensure that it gets done. Without my planner, I forget things and feel as if I am not a responsible Student, Assistant News Editor, Intern, or Odyssey Contributor.
It's a matter of being prepared for any situation. I hate not knowing what's going on and waiting for something to happen.
As a planner, I have also gotten many lectures from individuals who are non-planners regarding "spontaneity."
"Why don't you relax a little and give planning a rest?"
"There's no point in planning."
"You're stressing yourself out more by planning everything out. Just go with the flow, it's okay to be late."
I cannot go with the flow. I'm 20 times more stressed out without a plan. Planning helps me be prepared for an enjoyable life.
I get it. We are all different and operate differently, but if you find yourself to be perpetually late, you're probably inconveniencing others.
So to all the spontaneous (sometimes late) friends, if you're coming to one of our events, please try to leave and arrive earlier. We'll take care of the planning.
Love,
All of your early arriving planning friends.
