Time waits for no-one!

I have a real issue when it comes to people being late. This probably started with my (very timeous) parents. We used to be so early, that we would arrive at church before it was even open. Talk about early birds...there were no birds yet! So I grew up, translating the courtesy of being on time with respect.

There is a tendency in Cape Town where people RSVP for an event, only to be a no-show?! And this without a very good excuse, or at least a timeous apology. I know things happen, but keep your hostess informed, pay for your place or seat, even if you didn't show. Is this not about good manners?

In my corporate career, I used to be very firm with people walking late into a meeting, or being habitually callous with their timekeeping - yes, it becomes a habit. It felt as if they assumed that their time was more precious than the employees who made every effort to be on time. And on top of this, I was (of course) also blessed with a partner who thinks that 14h00 means leaving home at that time, only to arrive sometime around 15h00. It just kills me....At least I am learning patience!

We have such a short time on this earth, so many amazing moments to live and only a finite amount of time to experience it....I really don't want to miss the boat :)