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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OMG I really really struggle with this. I am a persian immigrant so for me I always wonder if there is a cultural component to this. I grew up in Iran as a child and had a very...luxurious life. Beautiful home, long summer days lounging around by the pool with friends, afternoon naps, leisurely dinners with family and such. Moving to America was such a shock to my system. [b]People wake up at 5 am and do not even sit down for breakfast! They come home at 9 pm and eat dinner in front of the TV. On weekends they wake up at 5 am, go jogging and then spend all day running errands and being "productive." In high school here every kid had 3 sports to practice after school and were busier than the parents.[/b]

Back home we came home from school and hungout with our friends and watched TV until it was dinner time.

I was 16 when I moved here so I guess my formative years were sealed. I am "lazy" by American standards. I despise long commutes and breakfast-on-the-go and this perpetual busyness that is worn like a badge of honor. My younger sister who moved here when she was 9 is totally American. Super type A and cannot sit still and berates my parents and I for being lazy and low performing.

I also feel deep guilt and shame for not being like other American women my sister emulates. Maybe I am lazy, maybe its culture.[/quote]

For what it's worth, I am full on American, and have never had the schedule you posted above.  I'm not a morning person.  Luckily 2/3 kids are also not morning people.  The middle child was a bit of a struggle, but we made it through the difficult years.I sit for all meals, I don't feel the need to have a full schedule for my kids, my spouse, or myself.  I did well in school, and have a nice job, but actively worked to find a full time work from home position.  My house is generally clean, but a million miles away from perfect.  I let the dust and clutter build up, and then clean like a frantic mad woman if someone is coming over.

Some may call me lazy, but really I'm living a peaceful, relaxed life.  I get a full night's sleep, read, sometimes go for walks, but make very few hard commitments outside of work. [/quote]

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