Momma had around to it, it was donut shaped and had, “around to it,” written on it. When someone said, “when I get around to it,” she would give it to them. One of those things that is funny the first time. It’s more effective if the person always uses the phrase and doesn’t have the intention of doing it. I don’t think I could do that on purpose. I put things on a list, or make a mental note, if I don’t do it… I have forgotten.
I am more apt to say, “ when I get a minute.” Or ask someone for something, when they get a minute. I had a little one I watched that delayed every request with, “in a minute!” Better than “no” I guess . Maybe that is it, people say it because they don’t want to say no. Like when parents say maybe… meaning no, kind of softening the answer. Well my parent’s maybe, meant no. My maybe means, I can’t answer yet. I try to be precise with my answers, I am not afraid of receiving or giving no.
More recently I struggle with planning. There are so many things going on and I want to do all of them. Most things are a month away and I am chomping at the bit to do them, but when the time comes, something is in the way. I feel bad if I have to cancel, and mostly for myself! I’ve turned into a last minute type of gal. This is huge for me, Miss plan! It is so last minute is so okay.
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