Are you a clock watcher?
By makingpots
@makingpots (11915)
United States
February 26, 2009 1:43pm CST
For what reasons do you watch a clock?
A friend of mine lives such a regimented, structured existence that she checks the time about every ten minutes..... she just can't handle not getting everything done in a timely fasion. We are polar opposites, and make each other nervious when we are together. I'm not exactly sure what sustains our friendship. But she's a dear.
I always notice clock watchers for some reason. Like it the grocery store it is easy to tell which clerk is waiting for a break or will get off soon. It is humorous to me.
I find myself lately watching the clock with interest of what time it is in other parts of the world. Thinking about friends in other countries, knowing they must be going to bed now, or just getting off work. It is kind of fun to me. Especially fun thinking of these friends.
What makes you watch a clock?
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@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
2 Mar 09
I watch the clock when i am on mylot or when i am online with my friends. It just makes me wonder what the time from their end is. So, i usually ask them then, when i know our time difference i make a list because i have online friends from different countries. It is kind of exciting for me to know the time from different places.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
3 Mar 09
I understand that, sweetie1026, it is exciting for me to know different times zones my friends are in.
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@sweetie1026 (1718)
• Philippines
3 Mar 09
Yes, it is. On days that i don't have anything to do, i just look into the chart i have made about this time difference and it kinds of excites me.
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@mummymo (23706)
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26 Feb 09
I don't have a structured timetable at all sweet sis so very rarely watch the clock, in fact the only time I really do is when the kids are sue home or to make sure they are not going to be late to leave for school, church , judo etc. I have given up trying to figure out what time it is where my friends are - I just end up very confused and befuddled when I do that! lol Hugs xxxx
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
26 Feb 09
I'm blessed with a very laxed timetable too, need only to worry about my littles one schedule. I admit, I enjoy it very much!
Well, it is only the special friends I bother to think about.... sometimes a little befuddledness is good for me. Hee
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@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
27 Feb 09
because I have to be places at certain times, I tend to watch the clock
because when I'm cooking, thing need to come off the fire or out of the ovan at certain times, so I'm watching the clock
when I'm home and don't have to be any place, I'll go to bed at 6 if I'm that tired - like I'm on my way now - its almost 10
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Hi, ElicBxn.
It's good to have a balance.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
Hi makingpots! I do admit that I was a clock watcher before but that was when I was still handling two business: a store that caters to wholesalers and retailers and a wedding shop. It was hectic at that time, have a lot of appointments and deadlines to keep up. But those were the days. Now, I only check the clock when it is time for me to cook and eat. LOL! Most of the time I just look outside and see where the sun is at. haha..I even don't know the date sometimes. haha..But when I do have some orders for my crafts, I get to check the time every now and then if my production is on time. 
Take care and have a great day!
lovelots..faith
Take care and have a great day!
lovelots..faith@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
I hear ya, my friend. I often do not know what the date is. Sometimes I think that is very bad of me, but somehow I survive. I ALWAYS know the day of the week, that's what I need to know the most. 
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lovelots..faith
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
27 Feb 09
Hi Pots
nice discussion
well i watch at clock
1)to check the timer as whats exact time, and how much timer left to some particulat thing, i like to be punctual and on time
2) on way, i calculate the time that what time we have to cross some place and monitor it
3) if i am going to call some one, i check the time as what he./she might be doing
4)if i am going to make callout of country, then check the time differnce and what they might be doing
And things like that, watching at clock is habit now
Take care
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@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
27 Feb 09
I have a clock in my bathroom.Every morning I brush my teeth,wash my face and do some make-up,I need to watch my clock to make sure not to spend too much time coz Im in a hurry to work.lol.While having a class at work(Im a teacher
),I need to check the time on my watch to make my class perfectly organized.lol.When I was a student at school,I checked time several times to know when class's over.lol
),I need to check the time on my watch to make my class perfectly organized.lol.When I was a student at school,I checked time several times to know when class's over.lol1 person likes this
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
When I worked full time I used to have a clock in my bathroom for the same reason. And yeah, I had several college classes that I watched the clock the whole time... they just droned on. hee
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@sweetyethot (1737)
• China
28 Feb 09
Thats kind of contradictive,dont you think?lol.Some of us sigh how time flies,while others watch the time constantly.But I guess all of us do both.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
27 Feb 09
I watch the clock when I am cooking and I have to run out into the kitchen from the living room where I was working on the computer, I also watch the clock when I have to take the bus because I time it perfectly.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
There are times when we must all be clock watchers.
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@jillmalitz (5131)
• United States
27 Feb 09
When I was working I would watch the clock when it was close to lunch time or when it was getting late in the afternoon. Now I don't pay much attention. I am sometimes astonished to see while I am on the computer that time has flown by.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Same here, jill. I actually love that I sometimes just completely lose track of time.
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@missbdoll (1165)
• Australia
27 Feb 09
I'm only conceise of time when I have to be somewhere important.Other than that it oes matter much to me as I work grom home.
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
It is nice to not have to watch the clock working from home, isn't it?
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@ersmommy1 (12588)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Not in that strict a sense no. But I do keep an eye on the time. I have to pick my daughter up from the bus stop. So around 2:00 I start eying the clock. I have to be out the door by 3:15 pm.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Right, that's about it for me these days. I pay attention to times when I need to get my son somewhere.
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@mercuryman3a (2477)
• India
27 Feb 09
My life is very much regulated in th morning hours. I have some 5-6 alarms set on my mobile. They go off at various rimes. The first at 4.50 AM for me to get up. The last at 7.45 to wake up a friend of mine. In between various alarms for different exercises. Then an alarm to go to office and so on. On ehas t lead a regulated life or else one is always late.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Yes, it is important to be regulated when one is expected to be somewhere on time.
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@jazel_juan (15747)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
oh yes i guess i am... just because i am waiting for breaks to come lol like lunch break or time to go home... i dont know i am just always aware of time.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Hi, jazel_juan. It is easy to be aware of time when working.
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@mermaidivy (15395)
• United States
27 Feb 09
When my day is really long, I try not to look too often so makes my short not as long. Because if I always look at it, I feel days are way tlong...
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
I used to play those kind of games with myself when I worked full time. Somedays were just bound to be really long days and I would tell myself I couldn't look at the clock on those days. Late in the day when I could catch a glimpse I was always pleased...
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@2yolysempowering (114)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Makingpots
Being A Clock Watcher
I'm watching the clock right now as matter of fact in 15 minutes I'm off from the journey of broke! However I do watch the time all day long ya never know when you will need to verify the time you witnessed something happening or just want to stay on time for an appointment. I am also a people watcher now that's really interesting to study.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Hi, 2yolysempowering. Welcome to myLot.
Yes, people watching can be really interesting to study.
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@mjmlagat (3170)
• Philippines
27 Feb 09
No I'm not. In fact, I seldom wear my wrist watch for the reason that I don't want to hurry things up or be pressured about anything because of time. It seems for me that I would fail to enjoy life and the people around me if I kept on being time-conscious. Nevertheless, I am always prompt in appointments.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
We are just alike in this regard, mjmlagat.
I have to wear my watch daily because I am used to the feeling on my arm, but it seems I only look at it when I put it on and take it off.
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@nanajanet (4436)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Not generally, in fact sometimes I lose track of time. My husband, on the other hand, is a clock watcher and it drive me nuts.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Isn't it great to lose track of time now and then?
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@Denise_Tung (647)
• China
27 Feb 09
I watch a clock most often when I am having a meeting. Yup, I've got a boss who talks so slowly and likes to drag the meeting to whole 2 hours and that's driving me mad. I find myself watch the clock every ten minutes then, lol. Other time clock is nothing to me and I enjoy the feeling of not knowing what time it is and just do my things. See, this is one of the strong points of living alone, heehee. I guess your friend doesn't really mean to know the time every time she checks it. Could it be just a habit?
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Uggh, I used to have a long winded boss like that. She'd keep us in two hours meetings talking about things that need to get done..... I'd sit there thinking "let us go get them done!!!"
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Hi, Danfei. Welcome to myLot.
Ha, I've done my share of counting the days.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
Hi agrant10. It is good you can let loose when you are having fun.
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@sinokirin (900)
• China
27 Feb 09
I have no watch.haha~
I only see the time on my cell phone and I never think about what make me to watch a clock. if i would, i might want leave someone's home, or I were tired , felt sleepy.
that's all.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
27 Feb 09
I know a lot of people have given up wearing a watch since they have a clock on their cell.
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