Schedules, Not Alcohol, Make Women Very Uncoordinated
Posted By startswithanx on November 11, 2009
Why is it so damn hard for women to coordinate schedules? I’m not talking about CEO’s or mothers of multiples, either.
As you know, Knochers, Asian Spice and I all planned to get together once a month for a sappy-ass romantic movie. None of us have kids and none of us have to make payroll. Still, you should see the email exchanges when we attempt to do this. It’s like an auction. “Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. going once, going twice— ”
“— Um, I just realized I have to spit-shine my stilettos Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. Can we switch it to the night before?”
“I already told you I’m competing in the world championship flip cup competition the night before. How’s the weekend after look for everyone?”
“I’m out for Saturday. That’s my monthly stare at the wall in total silence day. Friday’s good though.”
“Doh! Not for yours truly. That’s the night I have to corn row my own waist-length hair. Duh, remember!”
After 34 more emails that resembled the above, Knochers and Asian Spice got their heads together and rang me up last Thursday.
X: Hello?
AP: Ooooh, it worked! Awesome. Hey girl, hold on, OK?
X: Sure.
AP: OK, guess what? I have you and Knochers on the phone at the same time! Say hi, Knochers.
K: Hi.
X: Hi.
AP: Isn’t this great? I never knew I could do this.
After we all ooh’d and aaah’d over the fact that the number one cell phone on the market (the iPhone) could not only get you out of a traffic jam in Paris, but also place a three-way call, we got down to business. By Knochers’ suggestion, we are throwing an evening movie viewing out the window altogether in favor of a little matinee this Saturday. That is unless someone suddenly has to French manicure their dog’s toenails.
P.S. I’m not the only one who realizes how difficult it is for a group of girls to get it together so they can get together. Sensibly Sassy posted about this not too long ago right here. C’mon ladies (and I mean ladies in general, not just me, K and AP), we’re better than this. Let’s do it for our country!
i loved reading this…it is so true! what movie are you ladies going to go see?
LOL!!! The 3-way call was hilarious! Especially when you thought that we were just testing it on you.
Can’t wait for Saturday which BTW is the day my cleaning lady comes and the dogs get groomed but The Brazilian will just have to handle all that without me.
p.s. why you makin’ fun of my corn rows!
I seriously had a friend drop me because every time she invited me to something I was already scheduled. My excuse is that I like to plan I’m so not a last minute chick. If you call me on Thursday wanting me to go to your anniversary BBQ on Saturday I’ll tell you know you’re SOL!!
LOL it’s true, it’s so hard to get three FABULOUS women pinned down for the same day, the same time. Which is exactly why we are booking December’s date now. Cant wait for Saturday! P.S. I LOVED the 3-way call, especially since the three of us are on emails together daily…it was like the words were just jumping off the screen into reality!
it’s just adulthood. People have places to be. Pretty funny exchange though.
This is easily solved: No women friends. At least, none in town. Works for me.
good thing it was the mean girls 3-way shit talking call….or is that for tomorrow-lol!
My hubby and I are just like this. We start at the begining of the month and pretty much plan it out. I am a planner and I hate when my plans don’t work out.