There is Being Early and then there is Being EARLY

I decided it was time to get a doctor in Calgary. Driving out to Cochrane is cool and all but not very convenient for someone who lives and works in the city when the doctors office is only open until 4 p.m. Went for my meet and greet yesterday and discussed my very empty medical history, it was a very quick appointment. She gave me a sheet to go and get some blood work done and I went back to the office and responsibly made an appointment. I looked for availability today, May 29, and thought wow they have some spots that is awesome! I went for wings with a friend and stopped eating shortly after 7:30 p.m. since one of the tests was a fasting blood sugar test.

First of all, who designed these fasting blood tests? I would like to know the creator of such a cruel test. I made the mistake last time I had to do a fasting test of making my appointment in the afternoon. I had to endure an entire day of watching people eat delicious foods and drink delicious drinks while I sipped on my enticing satisfying ice cold H20. Oh yum! That taught me a lesson real fast, make the appointment first thing in the morning before temptation strikes. There is also no "second of all" coming so there really should have been no first of all, but what a dramatic effect it has eh?

Shellie Moment: Anyhoo. I woke up early, made it to the location with a few minutes to spare and approached the podium to check off my name and quietly have a seat. It is clear in the instructions that there is no need to check in at the desk. I know what to do, I am a pro. Where is my name? I do not see my name. I am standing at this podium for a silly amount of time and my name is not here. People are wondering if I am illiterate. The nurse finally looks up at me and here is how it went down:

Me: (seeing that the nurse has spotted my confused look) I made an appointment yesterday but I do not see my name.
Nurse: Do you have your Alberta Health Care Card? (of course I do and I hand it over) What phone number did you make the appointment under.
Me: (403-xxx-xxxx)
Nurse: You are on time but a week early, your  appointment is June 5 7:40 a.m.
Me: Well that explains it then. See you in a week.

I see a couple smiles around the waiting room because, lets face it, there are no secrets in the waiting room. There is some built in echo where every word bellows across the walls from one side to the other. If I had only actually read my confirmation email I would have known! Next week I will be right on time.