Getting it Done
I like efficiency. I like getting there. I like getting to the point. Once I timed myself on how long it took me to get to the bathroom, do my business, and get back. I might be a bit compulsive. This is why writing blogs fits me and not writing a novel. This might even be why I love short films. I look at my sense of efficiency as a good thing. But here’s where it gets me into trouble. I’ve noticed not everyone else has the same mind-set as me. Not everyone thinks when you’re talking on the phone you should get to the reason why you’re calling at the beginning of the conversation. So I’ve learned to relax. Chat about how that person is, what’s going on, and such. And you know what? I’ve noticed now I have better relationships than I did before! Wow, what a revelation! 
I’m glad I take the time to really get to know the person. This has also helped me with my lack of patience. But I still try to not stay in the bathroom to long… may be that’s why I was never one of those girls who go to the bathroom with a whole clan of chicks. That’s just not efficient.
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Well my father was in the Navy, but just for about two years and that was way before I was born. The irony is, I’m still pretty typical when it comes to time and being female, I’m usually running a bit late. I definitely beat myself up about it, I hate that I’m like that. 
I tend to think, “Well I need to get it all done now so I don’t have to come back and finish.” I don’t like leaving things half way done.
Is their anybody still have interest in the G.I. Bill? I recall we seemed to hear of it constantly, years ago.. at present evidently you never even see it promoted on tv like it was previously. Is it forgotten for now, and not looked as an incentive to enlist in the military services?
Does anybody still have desire for the G.I. Bill? I remember we would often hear of it regularly, years ago.. these days it appears that you don’t even see it commercialized on tv like it was formerly. Is it no longer seen as an motivator to join the armed service?
Angi,
Did you happen to grow up in a military household? I did, and I have the same attention-to-time disorder. Its fantastic while working in a job where efficiency is required. Like you said, not so much when working on interpersonal relationships, or especially parenting. Nothing will build patience like having a child (speaking from experience, not recommending a lifestyle choice for you!). It comes in handy when running late in the morning and attempting to get the youngster off to school, but gets in the way of seeing the world through his unhurried eyes. btw….I have made several comments on your blog here, but I am definitely no myspace/blog stalker! Your blog is just interesting and humorous, even if its not about football.