As the OP I'm going to jump in and flesh out the post and the situation, then give a quick update. (No pictures yet, Oz, sorry! However, Master will be by at 11:30 SHARP this morning to complete my punishment so I don't think you'll have long to wait... *shudder*)

My concern, or lack thereof, for time was more a matter of priorities and respect than intelligence (as Faibhar so subtlely suggested). I run a sales and technical support staff that consists of several full timers and multiple additional part timers. Our jobs are far less about when we show up so much as they rely on what we do in the time we ARE there. I carried this attitude into my relationship with Master, a relationship that is still quite new to the both of us. To me, if I perform well when I am with him, what difference did it make if I was early or late in getting there? Delia was quite correct in chat to inquire about the root of the problem.

My attitude, obviously, was not shared by Master. My appearance in chat and then this post asking for suggestions for punishment were actually the main part of my punishment (though thanks to Oz I now have a follow up session scheduled). My comfort level with and humiliaton from having to admit disappointing Master and then asking for help and suggestions to correct my behavior has driven the point home as to how much this issue is indeed a priority. No crop or cane could ever be as bad or as memorable a punishment for me as the original post you all read. One evening of being left alone with no actual contact, only an IM order to get my untimely little self online to post my indiscretions, was more than enough to make this little sub understand and respect.

Thank you all for your interest and comments!