I am hell-a
reliable.
I have this freakish obsession with being
on time. I really do. I leave way too early for work, for parties, for
movies, etc. I try really hard not to be late to things most of the time
because I was always taught that being late is next to being a sexual deviant
in my family.
People count
on me. My boss counts on me to keep track of our cakes and catering and knows
that I won’t let a customer slip through the cracks. My family counts on me to
help them around the house and to be there when they need me to be. My
boyfriend counts on me for his support and love. My puppy counts on me to feed
him and take care of him and love him. My friends count on me for four AM rides
to the airport, trips to rural Kansas and emergency wedding preparation, among
other things.
Being
reliable is something that I love about myself because it makes me feel like I’m
a part of something. When someone trusts you enough to drive them to the
hospital because they aren’t quite sure what was in those brownies their
roommate gave them, it means something important. It means that they trust you not only with their life, but also with
their secrets and the knowledge that you will be there without asking too many
questions.
I mention
this season once again because it’s more important than ever to be reliable.
Our families and friends need us more than every during this time a year. Even surrounded
by people we can still feel so alone; it’s vital for us to show everyone we
love just how much we love them. The
best way to show someone you love them is to be there for them.
And be on
time.
Challenge to
my Readers:
The next time
you are reliable, take a moment to enjoy that. Be proud of the quality that
makes your friends call you for shopping help or your kids call you for
homework help. Be there for someone you care about and be happy that you have
someone who is there for you.
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