I volunteered myself to help orchestrate my familys' reunion for next summer. It is typically held the last Sunday in July. I volunteered for a few specific reasons. One being that I like to organize events and spaces, engaged with goals and deadlines. The second reason is I want a chance to really bring all of our family pieces and people together to enjoy a special time.
I have a good idea of how I want to set things up. I didn't want to wait until the very end to relay reunion information. By starting now I give my family members ample time to make arrangements.
I plan to keep the lines of communication open with as many members as possible between now and July 2012. This shows my respect for their time. I was told once, if you make people wait on you and/or are late for your engagements you are telling them their time is not valuable.
Currently I am working on a family newsletter of fun facts and history. I plan to send this out via internet and written publication by the second week in October.
This is a slow start but July 2012 will come around sooner than everyone realizes. I will periodically add tips and suggestions along with my updates.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Tips to Avoid the Rush
Grocery Shopping
Typically grocery stores have the least amount of customers early in the morning and late at night. You can also expect a faster shopping time by going during the week. Whether you don't want to wait in long lines or you simply do not like big crowds, these are the best times to "get in and get out." Having your coupons ready and a list will also make for efficient shopping.
The Post Office
The Post Office is another place that will frequently have long lines and big crowds. You can speed up your Post Office trip by having your package written on and ready to go. The busiest time for the Post Office is druing the lunch hour and towards the end of the business day. Post Office customers will go straight from work to take care of their mailing needs. By buying extra postage and envelopes you will also save yourself time. Utilize the Post Office drop boxes which are located in various locations throughout the city. These drop boxes have different pick up times which allows you go at your convenience. The Post Office and package centers may have pick up services directly from your home.
Dr. and Dentist Appointments
I would like to tell you there is an easy way to avoid the wait time in medical offices, the truth is this is a hit and miss category. However there are a few things you can do to make your visit run a little smoother.
Many facilities are offering pre-registration forms online to bring to your appointment. This mainly applies to new patients but there may be other paperwork you can fill out before you arrive to your appointment. Arrive early! If your appointment is for 11:00 AM, I would arive at least 10 to 20 minutes early. It might seem longer to you, but sometimes you will be seen earlier especially if there aren't alot of patients waiting. Be careful about squeezing your schedule in. Appointment schedulers try to prevent from overbooking patients for the medical staff. Unfortunately some patients can be persistent and possess a sense of urgency to get their appointment in. By setting your appointments a little further out and as early in the morning as possible can skip the appointment scheduling chaos. Even if you arrive at the scheduled time, that is still enough to get the patient rotation out of order. If you are late there is a possibility you will not be seen and have to re-schedule or you will wait a long time to be called.
Leisure Shopping
Who can resist the fun of leisure shopping for things such as clothes, jewelry, furniture and household items. The least busiest time to graze the department stores are during the week and early in the morning. Weekends are byfar the busiest time for stores, especially around the holiday season. If you know there is a specific item you are looking for, don't be afraid to call ahead to see if the product is available. Online shopping is another great way to save time and travel.
Rush Hour
I remember when I worked over 20 miles from my home and knew if I left after 4:10 PM I would spend up to an hour and a half trying to get home. If I left anytime between 3 and 4 it would take me no longer than 30 minutes. The least amount of stops you make before your destination, the faster you will get there.
Typically grocery stores have the least amount of customers early in the morning and late at night. You can also expect a faster shopping time by going during the week. Whether you don't want to wait in long lines or you simply do not like big crowds, these are the best times to "get in and get out." Having your coupons ready and a list will also make for efficient shopping.
The Post Office
The Post Office is another place that will frequently have long lines and big crowds. You can speed up your Post Office trip by having your package written on and ready to go. The busiest time for the Post Office is druing the lunch hour and towards the end of the business day. Post Office customers will go straight from work to take care of their mailing needs. By buying extra postage and envelopes you will also save yourself time. Utilize the Post Office drop boxes which are located in various locations throughout the city. These drop boxes have different pick up times which allows you go at your convenience. The Post Office and package centers may have pick up services directly from your home.
Dr. and Dentist Appointments
I would like to tell you there is an easy way to avoid the wait time in medical offices, the truth is this is a hit and miss category. However there are a few things you can do to make your visit run a little smoother.
Many facilities are offering pre-registration forms online to bring to your appointment. This mainly applies to new patients but there may be other paperwork you can fill out before you arrive to your appointment. Arrive early! If your appointment is for 11:00 AM, I would arive at least 10 to 20 minutes early. It might seem longer to you, but sometimes you will be seen earlier especially if there aren't alot of patients waiting. Be careful about squeezing your schedule in. Appointment schedulers try to prevent from overbooking patients for the medical staff. Unfortunately some patients can be persistent and possess a sense of urgency to get their appointment in. By setting your appointments a little further out and as early in the morning as possible can skip the appointment scheduling chaos. Even if you arrive at the scheduled time, that is still enough to get the patient rotation out of order. If you are late there is a possibility you will not be seen and have to re-schedule or you will wait a long time to be called.
Leisure Shopping
Who can resist the fun of leisure shopping for things such as clothes, jewelry, furniture and household items. The least busiest time to graze the department stores are during the week and early in the morning. Weekends are byfar the busiest time for stores, especially around the holiday season. If you know there is a specific item you are looking for, don't be afraid to call ahead to see if the product is available. Online shopping is another great way to save time and travel.
Rush Hour
I remember when I worked over 20 miles from my home and knew if I left after 4:10 PM I would spend up to an hour and a half trying to get home. If I left anytime between 3 and 4 it would take me no longer than 30 minutes. The least amount of stops you make before your destination, the faster you will get there.
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