Why I Stopped Being on Time and Started Being Normal
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Loading... - Masika Khaled
- 05 Jun 2023
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People often claim that being early is equivalent to being on time, being on time is akin to being late, and being late will ultimately make you forgotten. However, no one ever cautioned me about the fact that consistently being punctual would result in being perceived as an enormous nerd. This realization led me to make a daring decision recently, to abandon my timeliness and embrace the habit of arriving late like any ordinary individual.
Throughout this week, I may have missed my bus more than 20 times, but at least I can relate to others now!
Since making the switch from being punctual to being perpetually late, my life has significantly improved. Previously, I used to leave my house 15 minutes before the suggested departure time on Google maps, consistently arriving at my destination with a few spare minutes. However, after being informed multiple times that people anticipated my arrival much later, I finally made the choice to change my approach. Consequently, I now consistently arrive at places 30 minutes behind schedule and conveniently attribute it to public transportation, just like everybody else!
Embracing normalcy brings me immense satisfaction!
When I discovered that people find it more bothersome when I'm early than when I'm late, my perspective on the matter completely shifted. I had no clue that my unwavering punctuality inconvenienced others, prompting me to commit to a new lifestyle characterized by lateness. Nowadays, I arrive late for my doctor's appointments, my job, and even my court hearings. Never before have I felt more integrated into society! Although it did result in losing my job and custody of my children, I suppose that's just the typical outcome for someone who lives a life of perpetual lateness!
Despite dedicating a substantial portion of my life to timeliness and dependability, I must confess that embracing tardiness has granted me an immense sense of liberation. Previously, I would stress over arriving on time, often neglecting my own needs in the process. Nowadays, there are instances where I won't even show up at all.
This year alone, I've missed all of my closest friends' birthday parties and weddings simply because I lost track of time. However, I firmly believe that they don't hold it against me, as they would likely find themselves in a similar predicament! Neglecting every significant relationship in your life until they inevitably disintegrate into nothingness is the epitome of "normal."
It's safe to say that I will never again strive to be punctual for any occasion. And to those reading this who also adhere to arriving precisely when expected, I implore you to take a break! Your unwavering timeliness is truly peculiar. Why not try being normal for once and embrace the concept of lateness? Trust me, everyone will appreciate it!
