Always late!

How many times have you been late - to dinner parties, events, appointments etc?

I have been a chronic latecomer. I am always at least an hour late for any social occasion. I am only on time for appointments or classes. Even then, usually I am just in time. My sis and I got talking about this, and wondered what could be done.

She has been reading some book on procrastination, and suggested that I work backwards, from the target time (the time of the event), and then plan what things I need to get done by then, in order to get ready to reach the event on time. When I did this, I realized that I had to be really proactive and sacrifice certain time-draining lazy activities.

So that second episode of Fringe on Hulu has to be left un-viewed. Need to hoist butt from sofa and pack baby's snacks NOW. Need to plan outfits for baby and me. Need to get gifts/cards, AND make sure everything is in the car (I've forgotten stuff at home mid-way while driving, even after planning it all right). Not fun. But I think that little sacrifice makes up for the guilt the entire evening for keeping the host waiting for my family to turn up.

I'd love to hear any other tips my precious readers might have (unless you're running late...LOL). Thanks for stopping by!