A Morning in the Life Of...
This morning simply sucked! We had a meeting that started at 9AM. For some reason, I decided to sleep in a bit, so I can leave at 8 sharp and get to the meeting on time.
As things go, I ended up rolling out at 8:20. Since I usually leave at 6:30, I don't notice where I park. So I ended up with a parking ticket for violating street cleaning regulations. My first parking ticket in five years. Then, my usual route seemed to have turned into a 35 mile parking lot. I thought I had a reverse commute. Did the entire city decide to tag along? I showed up 45 minutes late for the meeting, the Prius's average MPG went way down, and now, I'm pissed off for the rest of the day!
And for what, one measly hour of sleep!? This morning cost me $45 in the short term, with that bloody parking fine. Probably thousands in the long term, when you factor in all the medical expenses for dealing with the heart condition this episode may have produced. Then again, I can probably offset that amount by the living expenses this morning may have saved me when it shaved 5 years off of my life.
Frankly, I'd rather walk around tired. Nothing a triple espresso can't combat. I really think exhaustion is overrated. I let it get to me too much. Perhaps this episode is good for me. It may teach me to be more responsible! I just need to learn how to take power naps.
As things go, I ended up rolling out at 8:20. Since I usually leave at 6:30, I don't notice where I park. So I ended up with a parking ticket for violating street cleaning regulations. My first parking ticket in five years. Then, my usual route seemed to have turned into a 35 mile parking lot. I thought I had a reverse commute. Did the entire city decide to tag along? I showed up 45 minutes late for the meeting, the Prius's average MPG went way down, and now, I'm pissed off for the rest of the day!
And for what, one measly hour of sleep!? This morning cost me $45 in the short term, with that bloody parking fine. Probably thousands in the long term, when you factor in all the medical expenses for dealing with the heart condition this episode may have produced. Then again, I can probably offset that amount by the living expenses this morning may have saved me when it shaved 5 years off of my life.
Frankly, I'd rather walk around tired. Nothing a triple espresso can't combat. I really think exhaustion is overrated. I let it get to me too much. Perhaps this episode is good for me. It may teach me to be more responsible! I just need to learn how to take power naps.