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11 Things Only Excessive Planners Will Understand

Nothing could be worse than the phrase "change in plans"

Emily Rosman

Oct 10, 2016

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11 Things Only Excessive Planners Will Understand

I've never been able to be spontaneous. When I was younger, the expression "we'll play it by ear" was my least favorite because I didn't like to leave plans up in the air. To this day I'm still uncomfortable hanging out with friends or traveling to a new city without a clear plan in place. I practically sleep with my color coded planner, already thinking about which restaurant I should make reservations at for dinner a week in advance. People may call this "excessive," but they just don't understand. Here are 10 things us "excessive" planners can totally relate to.

1. Dropping $60 on a giant planner with laminated tabs

It's so hard to find just the right size and pattern. Forget online clothes shopping, I could spend 5 hours and $500 online planner shopping.

2. Getting anxious when someone suggests trying a new restaurant

But I haven't looked at the menu and planned out what I'm going to eat...

3. Getting thrown completely off-balance when you're taken out of your daily routine

What do you mean the gym is closed from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. for construction? When will I fit in my yoga class?

4. Having class registration day marked on your calendar like a national holiday

Your friends know better than to text you the day classes for next semester are released -- you're too busy planning out the best routes to walk to class.

5. When someone changes plans at the last minute

You're waiting at the ice cream place near school, 15 minutes early as always, when your friend texts you saying that she's not coming. You suddenly wish you still had a '90s flip phone so you could dramatically slam it shut.

6. Always having a 5- or 10- or 15-year plan

Where do I hope to be in 10 years? Well specifically I want to be sitting in my own office with my goldendoodle, Buster, laying at my feet while I edit the next best selling novel and sip on my caramel cappuccino. Too much?

7. Asking a guy if he wants kids on the first date

Well if he does, it's not going to work and why waste my time? Why mentally plan my life with a guy that wants a kid when I don't?

8. Making 5 different "to-do" lists for one day

Bored in class? Make a long-term to-do list. I have always wanted to learn Italian...

9. Asking your mom what she's making for dinner tomorrow night

Is it a crime to want to know whether I should be preparing to eat chicken or steak??

10. Mentally planning out outfits for every day of the week

11. Reading through half of this article and already thinking about what you should do when you're done

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11 Things Only Excessive Planners Will Understand

Nothing could be worse than the phrase "change in plans"

1. Dropping $60 on a giant planner with laminated tabs

2. Getting anxious when someone suggests trying a new restaurant

3. Getting thrown completely off-balance when you're taken out of your daily routine

4. Having class registration day marked on your calendar like a national holiday

5. When someone changes plans at the last minute

6. Always having a 5- or 10- or 15-year plan

7. Asking a guy if he wants kids on the first date

8. Making 5 different "to-do" lists for one day

9. Asking your mom what she's making for dinner tomorrow night

10. Mentally planning out outfits for every day of the week

11. Reading through half of this article and already thinking about what you should do when you're done

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1. If something happens, everyone knows about it

2. Never getting to be invisible

3. Knowing every single thing about every single person in the town

4. New kids are a big deal

5. It’s hard to make new friends

6. On that note ... the dating pool is even smaller!

7. Teachers are weirdly close to their students

8. It forced you to make friends out of school

"I'm hopeless and awkward and desperate for love"

1. That Time He Tested Out His Flirting Skills and This Happened

2. When He Was Willing to Do Anything to Avoid Confrontation

3. When He Couldn't Handle Awkward, Emotional Situations

4. How He Reacted Whenever His Friends Ignored Him

5. All of the Times He Worried About His Failing Love Life

6. Whenever He Tried to Whip Himself Into Shape

7. How He Handled New People and New Experiences

8. Whenever His Friends Got Annoying, He Was Always the Voice of Reason

9. He Always Knew How to Jam

10. He Finds a Way to Make Any Situation More Fun

No, I can't help you.

1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

2. Just because you might be having a bad day, and you're in a crappy mood, doesn't make it okay for you to yell at me or be rude to me. I'm a person with feelings, just like you.

3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

12. Having that lazy costumer who can't do anything for themselves... no please I'll get that, it's no problem at all!

It's just my face, I swear.

1. When you meet new people, they automatically assume you hate them or are rude.

2. People are constantly asking you if you're OK.

3. After being friends with someone for a while, they confess to you, "I thought you were so mean when I first met you," or, "I thought you hated me."

4. You get told to smile more, but they don't understand how scary that would be.

5. You're always labeled as seeming "judgy."

6. Passing a friend with your RBF in full force and not realizing you just shot them a death glare.

7. Being sarcastic, but everyone thinks you're outright rude.

8. Not knowing how mean you really look until you see a picture of yourself in resting face.

9. Your apologies never sound sincere because of your emotionless face.

10. Your "mad face" scares you.

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6. "You must have such a bubbly personality."

7. "Your wardrobe must consist of all things preppy."

8. "What sorority are you in?"

9. "You were probably a cheerleader in high school."

10. "You look like you’re from L.A. because your hair is so light."

11. "You definitely like Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks!"

12. "Do you actually think blondes have more fun?"

13. "You must encompass the typical “white girl” stereotype."

14. "Is that daddy’s credit card you’re using?"

15. "So all of your friends are blonde too?"

16. "I’m surprised about you; I thought you would be a lot ditsier."

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