Up Early

It's shortly after 5 AM Eastern time. I wish I could say I was industrious enough to be up to work out, but the truth is, I'm up for work. Working in healthcare necessitates some crazy hours. Sometimes getting up hours before the sun, sometimes leisurely getting up as the sun is cresting the horizon.
It's all good though. Going to work early means getting off early too. That's the part I like. It's like having 2 days in one: The work day starting while most people are hitting their 2nd cycle of REM sleep and the 2nd day starting just as folks are getting back from lunch. Most of the time, my '2' days are separated by a nap. When you get up at 4 AM, you need a nap!

Today I'm excited about being done with work early because we're having friends over for dinner. We used to entertain a LOT, but in the last year or so, I've let it take a back burner to the raising of 2 teenaged girls. But, the girls are out of school today, so I'm using them as slaves, er, enlisting their help, to get ready for company. Their lists are made out and the vacuum is ready! When I get off work, I'm headed to the store for fresh veggies and maybe some shrimp. I'm hoping I'll come home to find shiny floors and uncluttered surfaces. We'll see. I don't think kids today are required to do as much at home as I was in the '70's. My mom left me lists almost every day. I guess that's my fault for not requiring more from my kids, but honestly, I'm happy with the fact that they're good students and both have paying jobs.

So if you're an athlete that gets up and out early, kudos to you today! If you're a person that has a demanding job, kudos to you too! But if you're a person who has friends that you're entertaining or are the friend being entertained today, just have fun!