In today’s Vlogmas Day 22, I’m giving y’all a real-life car chat confession: I’m the late friend now, and it’s bothering me for real. I’m on my way to meet my girlfriends at a spot in Charlotte I’ve never tried, and I’m not just a few minutes behind… I’m an hour late. I felt so bad because my friend reserved seats, and I’m praying the other sisters made it so she doesn’t lose the spot. That part. I talk through what’s been going on with me over the past 12 months, because if you knew me, you know being late is not my character. I’m usually “butt in seat” on time, prepared, and I even preach that “lantern field life” to my daughter—don’t put off today what you can do tomorrow, and keep extra time in your arsenal. But lately, getting out the house has been a whole challenge, and I had to admit I need to realign and readjust. The takeaway is simple: preparation is spiritual and practical. My makeup isn’t the issue (Auntie can beat her face in 5 minutes), but outfit decisions, work, and not setting a true “butt in seat” time will have you playing yourself. I’m owning it, laughing at myself, and committing to redeem myself—because intention matters, and so does respecting people’s time.