Reasons it is Okay to Flake

Flaking hasn't been much of a concern lately but maybe that's because I've been too busy to make many plans. Or maybe I am learning to know what I mean and mean what I say.

A few Fridays ago I invited a friend, who I haven't seen in months due to both of our flaky habits, out for a night of bar hopping. It started to rain later in the day and being tipsy on heels in wet weather never sounds too appealing to me so I decided to change plans. Moment of growth: I remembered to tell him I wasn't going out before he called me asking what time I would be ready.

More growth: I made dinner plans last Wednesday but really thought about how high the possibility of me bailing was before I committed. It was low. Wednesday rolled around and I followed through. I even cooked for the event! Turns out quinoa pizza bites aren't as delicious as real pizza but the first batch was passable and the second was almost considered good. (Tip for the inexperienced chef like myself, extra cheese makes everything better.) After dinner we ventured to the hot tub armed with cold beers.

Possible setback: The bad weather continued and so did my lack of motivation to go out. Last Saturday I had to babysit but made plans to stop by a birthday bash when I got off. I ended up getting off later than I was supposed to and it was stormy out. I didn't make it to the birthday party. Is bad weather an excuse for an absence?

This makes me wonder, what does qualify as a legitimate reason to cancel?

My rationale for Reasons it is Okay to Flake are as follows:

1. The weather sucks

2. I have an essay due on Monday and didn't read the required length... now I have 2 days (instead of the 2 weeks my professor gave me) to write 10 pages.

3. Pretty much anything family related. Sorry friends..

4. I have an opportunity to make money aka babysit.

5. Something better came up. (Kidding! I'm not the shameless..)

6. I don't want to drive.

7. Being in bed just sounds better.

8. I don't actually like you that much and I agreed because I felt corned.

9. I was drunk when we made plans.

10. There is a marathon of reality TV deliciousness on.

My justification for flaking are, admittedly, pretty loose but remember I am really trying to know what I mean and mean what I say so I'm not tempted to bail.

Stay tuned.. -a.