Disrupted Schedule

I had a funny day yesterday. I was due to meet a contact to discuss my job situation but didn't hear from him as expected during the day. Consequently, I headed home - on the wrong train!

Whilst on the journey I got a call from him. I was going back into London anyway as I needed to get back to the main terminal for the train I required to get home. To be honest, I didn't feel like trudging all the way back into central London to see him as my schedule was disrupted. As with many with Asperger, when this occurs it totally disrupts my routine and I don't feel like proceeding.

However, I had to go back in and, once I was there and met him to have a drink, I really started to enjoy myself. Not only that, but the Managing Director of a major company whom I knew but hadn't seen for a few years walked by and re-introduced himself to me. He gave me his business card and asked me to give him a call.

Not sure if anything will come of it of course, but he's just the sort of person who may know something/someone, so the day was worthwhile if only for that.

On the journey home I missed another train because of a delay. Having waited nearly half an hour an hour for the next one, the station informed everyone that the subsequent train would not be running because of a fire at the final [station] destination which is where I was heading.

I was tired at this stage and wanted to get home. However, after the disruption earlier in the day, I resolved myself not to get agitated and remain calm. I just took things slowly and in my stride and so didn't get stressed or bothered.

I mention this story because slowing down and not worrying is a personal objective that I have worked hard on. It really helps me in a work context as well. I'm calmer, work more methodically and consistently and also make fewer mistakes.