If you know me in real life, there’s a good chance you’ve experienced my impatience. I’m not so much impatient in the “I can’t wait in line for 5 minutes way.” It’s more of when I get an idea in my head, I don’t stop until it’s finished. I need it NOW.
If you follow me on Twitter you might have seen me tweeting about buying a MacBook Pro that day. A few people sensed there would be an update the following Tuesday (today) and urged me to wait. Against my will, I held out for the two days. I had been thinking about upgrading to a Mac for a while, but it was just Sunday I made the decision to go for it. Again, once I make my mind up, I need it now.
Today was the day I would finally get my shiny new Mac. Long story short, everything in the world went wrong and I spent four hours running around town to three Apple store, 1 bank and my house to make this laptop happen. All the work I did might seem senseless to some when I could have just picked it up in the morning in one simple trip, but my impatience thought otherwise.
Normally I’d feel guilty about being impatient and working so hard to get what I want when I want it. But I’ve been thinking differently since receiving an email from Heather a while back. (She posted the email here.)
She said: I didn’t actually make RESOLUTIONS – instead I swore I would embrace the qualities that make me who I am, instead of constantly trying to change parts of myself that although weren’t always ideal, weren’t really that bad, either.
She inspired me to embrace who I am rather than always try to change it. Yes, I can be impatient, but sometimes that is needed to get the job done. My being impatient gets projects rolling now and keeps me ahead of the game. Plus, being passionate about something (even if it’s just a laptop), makes me feel good. Thanks for the reminder, Heather 
My shiny new Mac is now home and I’m looooooving it. I’ve always been anti-Mac, but I think I’m severely in love. This baby will make my freelance marketing work and blogging soooo much easier! 
Today was a long day at lululemon. I woke up early and began the day with a green kombucha and an English muffin with homemade AB and jam.
…and a banana… and a huge salad with hummus and Italian dressing..
I enjoyed a pink lady and an unpictured homemade larabar for afternoon snacks! 
I left work later than expected. I used that as my excuse to pick up dinner from Whole Foods! 
I LOVE their vegan sushi!!! The sauce is a creamy horseradish flavor. Yum! 
Post-Mac festivities I went for a short (but fast!) 2 mile run around my neighborhood. Running as late as I did (11:00 p.m.) scares me so I cut the run short. I also took Dixie out with me for the second mile. I’ll blog more about that later!
Just a little bit ago I snacked on a granola bar.
And now it is finally time for bed! Good night!
What “bad” trait within yourself can you learn to embrace?
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I've never thought to embrace my impatience before. Your day sounds a lot like one I would have… I get an idea and I have to do it right away, no waiting, it's a weird sort of impulsive impatience!
Have fun with your new Mac!
yeah, I never thought about embracing my ipatience. HA, I like to joke about it though! But seriously…the feeling of getting what you want NOW seems fun. I hate waiting. Cool perspective
I've always been anti-Mac too but then I got a Macbook a few weeks ago and I'm in LOVE!!!! Have fun with your new Macbook Pro!
I'm a major type A personality and like you, I want things done as soon as they come to mind. So I totally understand where you're coming from. I was a bit scared when I first got my mac, but I LOVE it now! I love how my desktop and laptop "talk" to each other.
Welcome to the MAC world! You will NEVER go back!
OMG girl, running at 11pm at night?!?! You have serious guts.
Hope you have a wonderful day Ashley!
rWelcome to the MAC world! You will NEVER go back!
OMG girl, running at 11pm at night?!?! You have serious guts.
Hope you have a wonderful day Ashley!
I'm one of those nerds that has an apple sticker on my car!
I think I'm overly sensitive sometimes. I guess I can embrace that and say that it means I am a very nice person!
I am glad you made it a quick run, I am usually too scared to go out at night!
Enjoy your new mac!
Yes, I totally agree that it's important to embrace who you are!! I'm really shy in big social situations, and for the longest time I tried to fight it. But now I just embrace my social awkwardness and tell people straight up that I would love to have lunch but would like to skip their house party
MUCH happier now!
Wooo congrats on the mac girly! Thats a great idea to focus on embracing you all the way. Hope you enjoy playing around with the new computer!
Welcome to the Mac world! They are amazing!
This year I have tried really hard to embrace who I am. So far it's working out well.
I love the idea of embracing certain qualities instead of trying to change them. I'm not sure I should embrace my procrastinating, but it's worth a try, right
hmm impatience is one.. but i think mine is being hot headed… i tend to be hyper reactive when its un necessary
I love this!
I've tried so many times to change, but there are certain things that are just "you", you know?
I'm lazy. A lot. And while that's not a good trait most of the time, it does mean that I'm okay hanging around and spending time with something instead of running around like crazy.
That sushi looks great! I definitely need to make this a meal for when I need something to grab and go. I just hate Whole Foods and Fresh Market are several miles down the road!! I need one close to my house.
I am definitely an impatient person. I have learned to embrace it though… Kinda
I'm the same as you are though, once I get an idea, I obsess over it until I accomplish my goal!
Aww, the same…the patience. I'm still learning to have it when it comes to other people. lol
I'm impatient the same way! In fact I made the decision to start my blog, but needed a new camera. I spent weeks doing research and told myself to wait until I had a camera before I blog, but then I said screw it and started my blog using my camera phone!
Another bad habit I embrace – my love for designer purses that are just WAY over my budget!
I used to let my procrastination lead me to huge piles of guilt. Now, I realize, that I can usually get stuff done even if it is at the last minute. This lets me enjoy both the stuff that I'm doing right now (fun stuff) and feel less terrible about the stuff that I get done eventually (the Must-Do stuff). It all works out.
Welcome to the Mac world! Takes some adjusting, but soon you'll find yourself completely lost when you try any other PC
those granola bars are on sale at Target in the big 24 box for $4.