100’s, 1,000’s or 1,000,000’s of studies have likely concentrated on the difference between planners and improvisers. While I am sure these are valid and learned, all you really need to study is my sister and me.
I wing it. Me – whatever? She plans it…and plans it…and plans some more…
I must admit, however, I am a firm and committed planner at work – it’s what I do. But personally, planning only gets me frustrated and flustered. The best times I usually have are those spontaneous moments when we meet friends for dinner or make a plan after church for later in the day.
One of my favorite (relatively) recent spontaneous events was last October when attending a swim meet at Providence College in Rhode Island. My dear friend Cindi and her husband met me for dinner and I was supposed to go back to their home for the night before driving home the next day. Turns out I am allergic to their house! A few phone calls later and a free room, Cindi and I checked in and had a slumber party complete with wine and silly t-shirts. It was awesome!
My sister’s daughter drove here yesterday with some friends from high school. She will be attending college here later this month and wanted her friends to see campus and the area. I had no idea when she was going to arrive and where they were going to stay. I had no idea where they were eating and how many to prepare for. My sister was crazy with the idea Anna had no plan. Seriously, I couldn’t blame her. Ultimately it took Anna 8 hours to make a 4 hour drive. Now that’s timing!
It wasn’t until yesterday I actually realized there is a difference between being spontaneous and being a winger. A spontaneous trip is a great idea. But, a spontaneous trip still takes planning.
Anna’s friends will likely see ½ of what she had hoped they would. But, the beauty of being 18 is that they really don’t care!
Until next time!
Jude Russo Caserta
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