Oh those clocks…ahhhhh! Spring ahead, fall back…I can’t take the spring ahead thing. I hate it, actually – at least at first. Love the falling back. I could dooooo some of that…we all deserve to sleep in – legitimately mind you – once in a while. No problem with that scenario, not at all.

But let’s be honest: losing an hour for those of us who work shifts around the clock (as is the case at a 24-hour TV network here at NBC WeatherPlus) is precious time. Sleep comes and goes in this industry, and I know many of you can relate (doctors, nurses, police officers, fire-fighters, those who serve in the military, National Guard, Coast Guard, some government officials – any of the essential services – and certainly anyone who works shift work in general CAN RELATE!). In addition, anyone who works a 40-50 hour full-time job in which the shifts are during the night or overnight (off-peak) can relate as well.

Come to think of it, cats can relate. They sleep two-thirds of their lives! That’s 16 hours a day! (I’m jealous.) Knock that down to 15 and you’re going to have grumpy kitty on your hands.

For some, like bears in hibernation, changing the clocks and putting them back an hour in March is not really going to spoil their mood – they’ve already logged a few thousand hours. (Ummm… that’s a little too much rest for me personally but “to each his/her own”).

I am looking forward to the extra hour, once I get adjusted. (It’s like jet lag don’t you think?) I am also looking forward to spending time in the city (New York that is) on a mild, pleasant early spring day just taking in its energy, walking through Central Park, maybe snapping a few photos along the way, and then finding a nice little café to tuck into… followed by a stroll along the major avenues, shopping a little perhaps… Spring does lend itself to healthy activity well.

OK. So… I welcome almost anything that will bring me closer to that envisioned, pleasant experience. Make it happen now. Just don’t turn the clocks back.

I’m hard to please. HA! What do you think? Are you on board with my grievance?

Cheers!

Gary