Earlier today Amber on Amber Alert posted about her morning routine. Can I say that I am the exact opposite. Ummm, I think the only time I ever wake up before 6am is when I have a flight to catch. Here is my normal morning.
7:04 My first alarm goes off. Yes, the alarm is set for 7:04. I am weird about what time I set my alarm for (the crosses over to what number I have the TV volume on). I need it to be an even number. But I can't have a number ending in zero. For example, 7:00 would not work. The alarm goes off at 7:04, I turn it off and reset it and then go back to sleep.
7:08 My second alarm goes off. I can't just hit snooze when the first one goes off, because it would go off 5 minutes later at 7:09, which is an odd number. I turn the alarm this alarm off, and lay back down. I figure I have a good 5 minutes still to stay in bed.
The is probably the worst decision in make in the mornings, since I lay back down and don't set a third alarm. On a good day I manage get myself out of bed by 7:15. Today was not one of those days. I didn't make it up till 7:30. Thankfully, I have always gotten up, so I guess it is working for me.
Thankfully, I am able to get dressed and ready pretty quickly. I'm always out the door between 7:30 and 7:40. Even when I don't get started till 7:30!
I literally live 10 minutes away from work, which is the only reason I'm able to do this. Even today, getting out of bed at 7:30, I was able to clock in 5 minutes early at 7:55.
However, on a good morning I can fit in a Starbucks run. I actually have to drive by work in order to get to Starbucks. I've figured out that in order to make it work on time and go to Starbucks, I need drive past the driveway to my office by 7:45. If its before 7:45, then I know I have time to drive the extra block for a latte. Otherwise, I'll turn in to the office.
I definitely have been cutting it close the past few mornings by stying in bed so late. My goal for tomorrow? Get up with the second alarm at 7:08. Then I'll have time for Starbucks. I'm at least willing to sacrifice my sleep for that!
~Shoshanah
4 hours ago
Hahahaha.
ReplyDeleteFirst, I'm glad I inspired a post idea for you.
Second, HILARIOUS about the even number thing, I can't believe you take the time to set a second alarm for 7:08 when the first one goes off. Too funny!!
This had me cracking up!!! I'm almost as bad with the snoozes... not quite though! lol!
ReplyDeleteI only set two alarms when I'm really paranoid, usually I just rely on my phone for an alarm.
I love how you factor starbucks into your morning routine. haha so funny. Do you have a numbers suspicious type thing? I bet 3/3/09 drove you nuts!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I've NEVER hit the snooze button :) I just get up as my alarm goes off ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso...I'd like to profess my love for Starbucks :) When I have to do a Starbucks run, it literally makes my day!
Oh, and you were right. I don't know the college you went to :( Oh well :)