tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373083364102062158.post7906813035663191633..comments2020-02-28T12:51:57.358-05:00Comments on CarlaVista: The "Creative Pause"Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373083364102062158.post-91074665367373129832013-03-29T10:33:48.180-04:002013-03-29T10:33:48.180-04:00A very interesting piece, Carla, and eye-opening a...A very interesting piece, Carla, and eye-opening as I'm the opposite. By nature, I tend to run late but I work on that because I prefer to arrive early. I like getting first pick of seats at the movie theatre. If I'm with someone, it's an opportunity to chat. If I'm alone, I'm never bored if I have a book or my Blackberry with me. It's a great time to catch up on emails. I prefer the calm that comes with having plenty of extra time not to worry about traffic or unforeseen circumstances. As you know, I'm happy to sit around by the gate at the airport, knowing that security is behind me and I've arrived in plenty of time! However, ask my husband. I often do run late to social events because of wardrobe issues or just not allowing enough time to get ready, or getting distracted. Or trying to fit in 'just one more thing'! I'm not sure that there's a 'perfect' way to handle time. And having nice nails -- well, there are some things that are worth running late for! Trishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373083364102062158.post-46442519659907169202013-02-21T20:01:09.343-05:002013-02-21T20:01:09.343-05:00Hi Carla! Great blog.
As far as I am concerned I...Hi Carla! Great blog. <br /><br />As far as I am concerned I don't even have the word bored as part of my vocabulary for at least 20 years. <br /><br />When I know I might have to wait in a queue I plan ahead and bring a book but pay attention to my main goal which is of course what I am standing in line for. <br /><br />As a seasoned professional woman I would never tell an employer that my weakness was impatience as that about kills your chances of getting into management for which I have been in for well over 20 yrs. You may feel it but you never say it in an interview. It does not come off well as in you know best and forget the others. You could always say you are such an efficiency expert that when you see deficiencies which of course are opportunities for improvement in the company environment that you are frustrated if they are not addressed. <br /><br />Most of my previous life I was tardy. That stemmed from my impatience. What I learned long ago was that being "too efficient" and therefore cutting things so close that I was frequently late was a sign of disrespect to those hosting whatever event I was to attend. As someone who has organized many social and business club events, not to mention personal events I finally "got it". It is rude to think my time is more precious than others so since then I have made a valiant attempt to be on time if not a couple of minutes early. Mind you I am now 50 and this lesson took a long time to learn. <br /><br />I have known you most of my life (since we were about 6). I think perhaps you are being a bit hard on yourself. The thing about being on time though might be better. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373083364102062158.post-23696129033994377272013-02-21T16:17:30.013-05:002013-02-21T16:17:30.013-05:00I think this incessant need we all seem to have to...I think this incessant need we all seem to have to be constantly "doing" is almost epidemic today. As children we would get bored and our mother's would tell us to go find something to do. That is when the most creative solutions were born I think. Forts were built, new games were invented, mischief was made. As adults, these moments of forced boredom may be just what the doctor ordered if we just were still long enough to "be".Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08825963892581033191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5373083364102062158.post-49614128368281629352013-02-21T15:29:40.780-05:002013-02-21T15:29:40.780-05:00I don't think I'm particularly impatient, ...I don't think I'm particularly impatient, but passport offices and Christmas line-ups bring out the least tolerant side of me! And I struggle with boredom. When I know there will be a wait, I, too, try to bring a book or at least my phone so I can check messages. But I know that it's those moments when I'm doing nothing at all that my mind wanders and I come up with the best ideas.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681732058311386672noreply@blogger.com