Some things never change

Lack of being prepared is part of life. I get that. I know some people are over the top when it comes to being prepared. I picture uptight, always organized, everything in it's place kind of people when I think of the over prepared type. They get their panties in a wad if life does not go just as planned or if they are not prepared. These are the women with huge purses and if you ask for the most obscure thing they have it in their hot little hands before you finish asking for it! I both laugh and am in awe of these people. How do they know, much less prepare for a day, life or even an hour of their life? Lots and lots of time! I am not one of these people. I've tried but not happening-life does not seem like much fun when always trying to be one step ahead.

Then there is the complete opposite grouping-they are always running late, always flying by the seat of their pants. These people drive me nuts-I am NOT one of these people either. I don't want to be but there are a few moments here and there where I wonder I am one of these discombobulated people. Man I hope not.

And I'd like to think I'm a happy medium to both sides of this coin, not overly prepared nor a slob flying in with toilet paper stuck to my shoe and a disheveled mess. I try to fly right but under the radar is how I like to put it.

Being back working with kids is always an adventure. Why would I expect the first day of a new semester to be anything different than before-it never goes as planned, just like most days. But it's not the kids who don't have their heads screwed on right today, okay maybe one young lady who wanted lunch time to run according to her own little world and schedule and had zero regard to me-think again sister. But it's the adults who think working in education is only an 8-3:50 job. If anything education is anything but that. You have to come in early, stay late and put in the time. People are depending on you. Unless you a.) don't care b.) are oblivious to those around you (then you need to find a new line of work-"does not play well with others" comes to mind) c.) WAKE UP! Really!

And sadly this is what seems to be the norm now - those who do the bare minimum and/or do a lousy job at their job get less responsibility while those who work their ass off get more and more heaped on them with the same pay. I think this theory is in every line of work, or at least most. Buy why? Why do things always go the way of the lazy piles who freeload through life. We all were put in those groups in school where you had the brain, the worker(s) and then the lazy good for nothing. And everyone but that "one" would work their tail off on a group project and the lazy good for nothing would either get a free ride and get a good grade or bring everyone in the group down. That's the story of our workforce now and life quite often.

But my whole point today is being prepared in life, not over the top but a happy medium. Be responsible, do your part and show up (on time would be nice). And life goes a lot better for all concerned-think about someone other than yourself would be a start.

I was honestly looking forward to school today. To being back in a routine and having structor to my life. Yes, this is going to be a great year. And then it all went to hell in a hand basket when someone, an adult, who is supposed to do her job and be responsible, dropped the ball yet again. Come on. I know I should not let it ruin my day and I'm righting that ship that went down quickly this a.m. while I was trying to get stuff done with what I thought was my free time. All I'm asking is TWO lousy days of the year that this person DO her job and not half assed which is what it has been.

Okay, I'm done with my rant. Life is looking better and I'm learning to do what I need to prevent people like this who don't do their job so that it does not affect me like it did this a.m. Being overly prepared is annoying at times but not as bad as those drop the ball. Nothing every goes as planned....