Time is a construct, right? So, what’s the big deal if you show up a little later than expected? Like, you said you’d be there at 9-ish. The “-ish” covers a lot of ground, anywhere from 9:00 to, say, 10:15? If your friends really cared about you, they’d understand that. Being late isn’t a flaw—it’s just a different relationship with the clock!
And hey, you’re consistent! Consistently late, but still! When you finally roll up to brunch 45 minutes behind schedule, you’re bringing all that main character energy, because the party doesn’t really start until you walk in, right? Plus, you’re saving everyone from those awkward first few minutes of “how have you been?” before the conversation picks up.