5 posts tagged “be on time”
The plan was to gather before one to execute the birthday surprise for another friend of ours. I left late again not with the thought of just being late but being extremely late. I honestly thought I was going to get stuck in the peak hour traffic. There was traffic but not too heavy and I arrived 5 after one. I was in fact one of the earliest of the bunch. Some was obstructed by traffic, others wanted to grab a quick lunch. Well, I don't know if my subconscious mind wants me to be early or I just simply can't read and interpret time properly.
4 times in a row? wow. I do not think it's luck. Whatever it might be, as long as it gets me there on time, hey, I'm all in!
Today, I decided to test how it is possible that each time I am late or in attempt of being late on purpose has led me to either being early or punctual instead. I left home late just so I could reach class late. I was indeed half an hour late. In my mind, I thought everything is normal again. Then, I contacted a friend to find out where class would be. As I arrived, I found out that class was delayed. For how long you ask? For half an hour! So I was actually on time when I intended on being late. Coincidence? I don't know. I really don't.
Oh btw, I was earlier than the lecturer.
Once more, I thought I was going to get a good o’ lecture with a pinch of eye rolling and a teaspoon of stares for being late. This time, it was because of a friend. Nonetheless, being late was the issue not who’s to blame. BUT, we arrived not just on time but early instead. So early that the other people who matters are not even here. We ended up waiting a full 20 minutes before we could do anything. The harder I try to be fashionably late, the easier it is for me to be naturally early. Contradicting much? Read my “Backfire in Reverse”.
I had to drop by at my friend's place in which I've never been to so I had to rely on written directions. A few others were dropping by as well.
*I intended on being late.*
Since I knew I might get lost, I wanted her to be around for the others first so she could come get me after. So I left about 10-15mins before the set time and the journey to my friend's is normally a 20mins drive. I do not know how it happened but
*I was on time and earlier than another friend.*
I was not speeding or anything since I do not know my way around her area. I managed to locate my friend's without losing my way. The directions were pretty accurate.
*I apologised for being late as soon as I stepped in but I was surprised to find out that I was punctual instead.*
Talk about a backfire. This goal is definitely doing something to me.
Was initially 10 mins late for my first class but I changed my mind at the last minute to skip and use the time for last minute cramping. I’m not proud of that. BUT, I was on time for my papers today! About 5 minutes early actually. I think classmates are great motivators.
