High Gas Prices = 40 Hours in 4 Days or I’m Not Sure What Day It Is

Thanks to high gas prices, one of my co-workers and I started working 10 hours a day this week so that we only have to commute four days. We are alternating driving to help save even more $$ on gas. We meet at 6:15, jump in the other person’s car and off to work we go. We are at the office by 7 a.m. We stay until 6 or if we only take 30 minutes for lunch, 5:30 p.m. It really hasn't been too bad yet. (I think my body may still be in shock as I have always been a night owl!!!)

I always admired (when I didn’t want to strangle them) the people who can get up early in the morning and be happy and chipper and to some of us - annoying. That has never been me! I always tended to be more of a quiet, reflective person in the morning. In fact, sometimes English seems like a foreign language before I have had some caffeine.

However, this week has been different. I haven't minded talking in the morning. I have actually enjoyed getting to work early. I can get things done when it's quiet.

I hope I still feel this way next week and that I am not hating life. I am planning on sticking with the routine on my day off during the week and on the weekends. I think that will make my life easier in the long run.