Workomaniac

The alarm screamed in my ears at 6 o clock. I slammed it down and thought for a moment, should I wake up or should I nap for some more time. A strange feeling crept over me saying, its too bright .I grabbed the alarm clock and read the time. Damn!! Its 6 o clock. What was I thinking?? 4 and I could sleep more!!
I jumped out of bed and got ready quickly as if someone had hit the fast forward button on me or something.
Still I was delayed by 5 mins. Rushed to the kitchen and did not find mom. The previous night mom had mentioned about her fever. So, I figured she must have overslept due to the Medication (Always happens to me).
I scanned the fridge for something edible. By edible I mean something that is sweet, fit for a breakfast and ready to eat and can be carried in the hand (so many specifications .so hard to find the best match)
Victorious I found an Apple. Took a bite and started for the bus stop. The Bus stop is about 10 mins from my house . If I really concentrate I could make it within 7 mins. I was just on time and could squeeze in a Good morning to the Newspaperwala and Hello to my neighbour. I walked as briskly as I could while I took a good bite of the apple.
Scanned my watch midway to check my timing. I was about a 100 yards from the bus stop , the bus would reach in 3 mins . It would take me exactly 3 mins to reach the Bus stop. I figured if I increased my speed I would land in 2 mins, giving me an extra 1 minute buffer .
Prepared myself like I was going to run a race or something with all my team cheering for me . All I could see was the finish line ( I mean the Bus stop). ( I sometimes like to do that to myself , just for the thrill, coz I know I may never get even close to the Races , forget races even Marathons)
Anyways, I was headed in full speed to reach the bus stop.
I kept scanning the road for all Green buses that went past. None yet.
Alas, I reached , checked the time. Bang on time as planned ..Executed as per schedule.
The happiness had no bounds ( just exaggerating , in Life things never happen as planned , little things like these do, so why not be happy). I had exactly 1 more minute for the Bus. I managed to finish the Apple ( my breakfast) .
Done, I waited for the Bus.
I waited .. 2 mins
3 mins.. 8 mins..
The bus is never later than 10 mins. I quickly dialed my Bus mate Seema’s number.
Ringing ....... No Answer '
Mumbling I tried again.
Ringing... A feeble voice on the other side : Hello !!! Like somebody inside a tunnel or something .
Seema, Are you on the Bus ?
Seema: What Bus ?
ME: Arey Office bus yaar!!
Seema voice more rough , why would I be on the Bus today ?
Impatiently ? Me : To go to office , what else ? Or are you on leave today ?
Seema ( laughing) : What’s the date today dear ?
Me : 14th June..
Oh my Godddd , Its Saaaa tttuuuuuuuuurday!!
What was I thinking .
Seema : Did ‘nt u even remember Saturday ??/
Totally flushed , I said “sorry to disturb you” and hanged up .
I was shocked , to know , me of all people had forgotten Saturday ..A weekend .
So caught up with work , I forgot my precious weekend .
If weekend was a person, he would have killed me .

I walked back home, reviewing all the efforts I had just been through since I woke up.
I could not stop laughing while I explained the whole incident to mom.

Sometimes in life we give priority to certain things and they take over us.
My lesson to take home was: Don’t let work get to you so much.