Save the Road Trip Date
Now that Chris and I have pretty much settled on a route for our road trip, we’re starting to contact people about the when and where of our little journey. Now, I know in this day and age (god, I sound like my grandmother) people are commitment phobes, but I had no idea that saving a date three months in advance was so mind boggling for people.
Here’s an example of what I’m talking about:
Chris: Hey Road Trip Friend, we’re coming to Springfield on (insert date here) to visit you!
Road Trip Friend: Great!
Chris: So, are you free that day? It’s a Friday.
Road Trip Friend: That’s three months away! I don’t even know what I’m doing next weekend. I don’t think I’m doing anything that day. Remind me as the date gets closer and we’ll make plans.
Chris: Um… OR… we could cut right to the chase and make plans right now?
Road Trip Friend: Hmm… I guess you’re right! Why didn’t I think of that?
I have a sneaking suspicion that getting people to commit to our road trip schedule is going to be a bit like herding cats. Feral cats.
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I’ll admit it- I hate committing to anything more than two weeks in advance. But if you come to Portland, we’ll get together. I’ll even save the date. I swear- Jenn
I have the same problem with my friends. Thing is- no one wants to make plans and no one wants to be spontaneous. So it’s like a freaking lottery trying to get together with someone.
hahahaha. you know I am a commitment phobe.