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Monday 28 January 2013

Have I always been like this?


I’m beginning to wonder if it’s really true that a woman only really gets to know herself in her 40’s. Can I really have been under the illusion all these years that I am an organised, level headed person when all current evidence points to the opposite? Lately, I have honestly begun to wonder if there’s something wrong with me or have I always been this way? I’m forgetful, ditsy and away with the fairies half of the time. I sent my friend a message the other day saying as much. She assured me that I’ve been this way for as long as she’s known me but it’s okay, that’s why she loves me! I’m not sure if it’s a comfort to know that my mental state is not deteriorating or worrying having to come to terms with the fact that I’ve always been this way!  
What series of incidents has brought me to this realisation? Well, there have been the missed dental appointments, (oh yes, not just the one but two.) turning up for parents' evening on the wrong night (a whole week early!), completely missing the nursery open morning altogether and the memo asking that we provide an old sock for puppet making. There is also the not so small matter of me getting lost on a regular basis (I'm convinced that all cricket/football grounds are specifically chosen as venues based on the obscurity of their location). The most recent incident involved me forgetting that I had driven the children to school in the car and walking home leaving the car at school. There have also been the embarrassing phone calls. Oh yes, on one occasion, I dialled the number and asked for an appointment.
‘Is it an emergency?' I was asked.
‘Oh yes, ' I replied.
‘Who do you normally see?’
‘The tall, blonde one.’
‘We are struggling for appointments this week. Are you sure you can’t wait until next week?’
‘No, I’m desperate for an appointment in the next couple of days.'

'What's the nature of your problem?'

'I have a wedding at the weekend and my roots need doing.’

After a slight pause, the receptionist then replied, ‘You do know that this is the Doctor’s surgery?’

Oops! Okay, you are following my train of thought now aren't you?  I guess it's just the way I'm made. Love me as I am or not at all.

However, now that I am aware of the fact that I am clearly not as organised as I thought I was, and far ditsier  than I previously realised, I am determined to work on this. I have decided that my smart phone is going to have its work cut out and be made to live up to its label. If something is important, it's going in my  phone!  The satellite navigation unit is going to be used even when I’m convinced that I know where I’m going.  Phone numbers will be checked and double checked before I punch any numbers in. I’m also thinking that in the case of really important appointments, I should make sure I have alerted my good friend who is also a neighbour and should she happen to see my car still in my driveway when I should be elsewhere, she can be my back up alarm.

I’ll keep you posted and let you know how things go. (Oh dear, I’ve just realised that I have 60 seconds to get up to school for pick up time!!)

2 comments:

  1. :-) Great signs of a well-deserved vacation! You are most certainly multi-tasker as I can't imagine how you manage all of that and being a single mom of four!! You are a brave woman and a great inspiration and I send you loads of love and positive energy!

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  2. Thanks Natasa!!! Vacation...that sounds fabulous!! :)

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