I'm not being judgmental. I don't think my employer would consider the release of the iPhone "something important". I just meant that I was hoping someone else was in my position. I have a training seminar that day, so in this case, I don't have a lot of flexibility.
Sorry if my post came out the wrong way. Didn't mean anything by it.
You're fine. I have a bit of a chip on my shoulder about the whole "normal job" thing, so it's partly my fault. I work from home, work very hard, and provide for my family, but many people think setting my own schedule means it's not a "real job".
No harm, no foul. Best of luck getting your phone, too.