Hurry Up & Wait
By Shellyann36
@Shellyann36 (11384)
United States
March 23, 2019 5:40pm CST
That seems to be the way things happen these days. I had to be in traffic court on Wednesday. Court opens at 8:20 am here but there is always a line. I left the house soon after the kids got on the school bus. I got there early enough to find a parking spot (thankfully) I saw folks driving around waiting for someone to leave. I got there and of course, had to stand in line. They finally opened the courtroom at 8:45 and let us in. It was nice that they called the names alphabetically instead of first come first serve. I got my case continued and have to go back next month.
It often seems that in life we are hurrying up to get somewhere and once we get there we end up waiting. It seems like a waste of time but in most cases, I guess it is a must.
What do you think?
18 people like this
18 responses
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
24 Mar 19
being so badly disabled, i think it is terrible. it's why i dread so bad going out to a doctor, cause i can't sit up long and get extremely tired , sore, and hurt so bad. and now i have to sit up in my wheel chair and not sure how that is going to go next week when i have to visit the digestive specialist. 
3 people like this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
22 May 19
@Shellyann36 it is quite a nightmare. thanks 
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@bunnybon7 I feel for you. I hope the appointment with the digestive specialist went ok. How are you doing? I cannot imagine having to wait for so long while being so uncomfortable at the same time. to you!
to you!2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@LadyDuck I don't like to fly! I avoid airports if at all possible! I can't imagine having to wait for delays these days! It would be horrible and having to get there so early to get through security checks.
2 people like this
@LadyDuck (470745)
• Switzerland
22 May 19
@Shellyann36 I hated long International flights, the few time our fly was canceled and we had to move from airport to airport before reaching final destination was a real pain.
2 people like this
@popciclecold (38544)
• United States
23 Mar 19
I agree with you, sometimes people pass me by, and I end up catching up with them, then I wonder what was the hurry.
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@popciclecold As I get older I find this to be true as well. I must admit that in the end, I am glad I got there early enough to get a decent seat in the courtroom.
@rebelann (112738)
• El Paso, Texas
24 Mar 19
I agree with you. The worst part is when I accidentally get to a doctors appointment a little late and they mention that I'm late ........ but then I think why the heck was my appointment at 10am and they didn't see me until noon? I guess it's ok for them to make us wait. 
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@rebelann Oh gosh yes, doctor office visits are notorious for keeping a person waiting.
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@rebelann Little Keith needs ear surgery and he was supposed to have it last year. It was canceled twice by the doctor's office. First was for the doctor, he ended up having spine surgery and was out for 3 months. We reschedule and the day before the surgery they canceled due to the pending hurricane (which we did have). I am going to reschedule it for this year and I am changing doctors as well.
1 person likes this
@rebelann (112738)
• El Paso, Texas
22 May 19
I just wish they'd stop giving the excuse that an emergency came up and they had to attend to it before getting to me 2 hours after my appointment @Shellyann36 and it's always that way. I'd go into shock if I walked in and was seen within 10 minutes of my appointment.
2 people like this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
27 Mar 19
I never get a minute Shellyann. Life is so busy.
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@TiarasOceanView I know what you mean. I am going to start taking more time for me and the kiddos though.
@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
24 Mar 19
The story of my life: hurry up and wait.
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@sophiaMorros It seems to be that way! I have never heard of Belews Creek? What part of the state is that? I live in central NC between Fayetteville and Raleigh.
@SophiaMorros (5044)
• Belews Creek, North Carolina
22 May 19
@Shellyann36 Belews Creek is north of Kernersville between Winston-Salem and Greensboro.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@SophiaMorros I don't get up that way much but some of it is beautiful country! Good to see a fellow North Carolinian here!
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
25 Mar 19
The Hurry up and wait is never Fun. I hate that many times life has to be this way. Hoping your time goes fast til you can meet up again and hoping it is a good one.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@KrauseHome I was happy to get a seat in the courtroom. Lots of people ended up standing. That was one positive bonus.
@GardenGerty (160488)
• United States
26 Mar 19
I think it is a frustrating fact of life. If you had come late, they would have started early.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@GardenGerty I am glad I go there early, at least I got a decent seat in the courtroom and I didn't have to stand up!
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
29 Mar 19
I think we spend way too much of our time waiting.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@BelleStarr normally when I go somewhere that I know I am going to be waiting I try to take something to do that will keep me entertained, a book or something of the sort but I didn't have any books on hand when I went this time around.
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@BelleStarr They don't allow electronics at the courthouse. I wish I could have taken mine. I have games and my kindle app on my phone.
1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
23 May 19
@Shellyann36 I do things on my smartphone, games or going on the internet
1 person likes this
@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
24 Mar 19
"That seems to be the way things happen these days"--it has been 83 years of my life--starting with my mother going to the hospital too early!! :O)
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@GreatMartin That is the right attitude to have!
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@GreatMartin I am sorry to hear about your mom! Unfortunately, some things come at us way too fast.
1 person likes this
@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
23 May 19
@Shellyann36 Not complaining--I have had and have a pretty good, happy life--took work but it happened!
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@mom210 when I have the kids with me I have a huge line-aphobia!
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@mom210 This is so true. It is also so much cheaper for me.
1 person likes this
@mom210 (9117)
• United States
24 May 19
@Shellyann36 It is amazing how fast my shopping goes when I do not have them with me.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@DianneN This is true. I guess each individual has to make their own fun while they wait. I wish they allowed phones and devices such as kindles in our local county courthouse! I would have enjoyed reading while waiting.
2 people like this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@just4him This is true. As I grow older I figure this out more and more. I still feel rushed these days though.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@just4him Yes we all do. Unfortunately, time does not stand still.
1 person likes this
@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 May 19
@Shellyann36 I think it's the time we live in. Everything feels rushed. We need to slow down.
1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
25 Mar 19
@Shellyann36
That is the story of my life. Getting somewhere early and waiting.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@Hannihar I think itis best to get there early and have to wait instead of getting there late and keeping someone else waiting.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
5 Jun 19
@Hannihar My sister likes to sell things on FB and Craigslist and she does not like to have strangers come to her home, so she will meet them in public places much as you did. On numerous occasions, it has been a waste of time because the people did not buy what she was selling.
I am sorry the lady rushed you. She seems rather rude. Did she end up buying the item from you?
1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
6 Jun 19
@Shellyann36
Your sister is very wise to do it. Does she sell a lot. I have some things on craigslist now and I did them again. I used to sell calendars on facebook and really did not sell many so do not do that anymore. The lady was very rude. Yes she bought it. I needed the money. I do not do that anymore but I saw her somewhere after that.
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@shaggin It was a speeding ticket and I had it continued. No big deal.
1 person likes this
@changjiangzhibin89 (16748)
• China
24 Mar 19
I also don't much like the queuing lark ,but it is just one of those things now.Happily,you found a parking spot.
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@changjiangzhibin89 Oh yes, parking spots were in demand. I am happy I did as well!
1 person likes this
@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
11 Jun 19
Every situation is different. It's mostly Dr type visits where we try not to be late and end up waiting. It's always good to be at work or meetings on time. A lot depends on who, what, where.
If you were to late you may have missed the roll call so that worked for you both ways.
Have you shared why your even at court?
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Mar 19
Isn't there and old saying "Hurry up and wait."
1 person likes this
@Shellyann36 (11384)
• United States
22 May 19
@JohnRoberts yes and it is certainly true.
1 person likes this
