My morning commute to work should be 17 minutes according to the GPS. That time is based on the average number of red lights along the way, as well as traffic slow ups in a few areas. I generously leave myself 20 minutes of drive time. Most days, my body is in my chair at work, computer turned on, by 9 a.m. On those more important days, such as an early meeting with a patient or a work committee on “person centered medical homes” (an important breakthrough in the world of healthcare,) I seem to get every red light along the way.
They turn red just as I get to them. Every one. Some of those red lights at big intersections seem to be several minutes long, adding precious time to my drive. Why is it that on more important days, traffic seems to be heavier and there is an abundance of red lights?
Eating out is a wonderful experience Hubby and I get to do once a week. Saturdays are especially important because many local restaurants serve Prime Rib, a favorite of mine, especially while on a low carb diet. There’s nothing better than eating a huge, Flintstone size, piece of meat. (I apologize to all vegetarians, but I am what I am….)
Hubby and I settle into a comfy booth, often the seat still warm from the couple sitting before us. We leisurely chat a little bit, telling the hurried waiter we are in no hurry, mentally savoring the meal that is about to come.
Except it doesn’t.
The restaurant is out of prime rib.
Out?
How can that be? My patience is tested when I am told they had a “run” on this scrumptious meal and none was left for me. Why is it that when I am most looking forward to a meal, the restaurant is out of it…and when I have the least time to wait I get a red light?
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