Okay, I admit it, I did not set my clocks back last night. I am not sure it mattered. I woke up well before my alarm went off, and could not go back to sleep. I had planned to sleep in for the second day in a row: I did pretty good on Saturday, and slept in until 7:30.
But not so on Sunday. After struggling about 45 minutes to return to sleep, I gave up the ghost, and got up to start my day: at 4:30 AM, when adjusted for the time change. I do not mind, I got a lot done. And, it is not unusual for me to arise early.
I have frequently reflected to myself that this may not be a good thing. I am employed in a position that, for me, does not strictly adhere to times to start and stop work. I work in a 24 hour facility, so unless I have something specifically scheduled, I can start and stop work according to whatever schedule I keep.
My internal clock often dictates those start and stop times. If I arise early, a go to work early, and end my day at a time that works for me. I do not work 8 hours, specifically. I work to try to accomplish what is on my "to do list." And, yes, somedays, I have to alter my expectations, but mostly, I am able to accomplish what I intend to do. So if I work 7 hours one day and 10 the next, as long as I get my work done, my supervisors are flexible. It is a luxury I hope I do not have to ever give up.
So, with the time change, if my internal clock does not immediately make the adjustment, I do not have to worry about reporting to work at specific times. As long as I get my work done.
That is a luxury not many people have. I am blessed.
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