Californian Time
I love California. The beauty it holds is hard to compete with. Beaches, mountains, sunsets, whatever your heart desires can be found in a single state.
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However one major issue I have with California is most peoples interpretation of time. People often say how Californians are laid back but the true extent to which people are did not hit me until I was there.
When someone says they are 20 minutes away, they are more likely to be an hour away.
When a party starts in the afternoon, it actually starts in the evening.
By no means is this true for all people in California, but it does seem to be the norm especially around Los Angeles.
The almost loss of concept of time can be seen as freeing to some, there are no boundaries or rules to adhere too.
But to someone brought up with a need to not only be one time but five minutes early to everything it is a struggle.
Even though I do not fully understand the lack of time, I did learn some valuable lessons.
Taking a deep breath and not worrying about when you will get somewhere can do you some good.
Life is not a race, being a little late occasionally won't kill you.
Not having solid full proof plans does not mean the day or occasion will be a disaster.
Sometimes all you need is to forget time in order to have a good time.
