Hi from 5:41 am. I had to work Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) today, which is the time they use in London. They call it that because it is MEAN when someone in New York has to work on their 5 hour later schedule. That means I have been awake since 2:45 am, working since 3:00 am. I am tired.
Time Warner decided three days ago that I don’t need internet connection to be a whole person. True, but I do need internet connection to be an employed person. And that is why I am working from my very gracious friend’s apartment right now. The idea of walking through an empty mall to an empty escalator and into an empty office building scared me, although some told me my fear is irrational others confirmed that I am, in fact, rational.
I really want to write my 13.1 Marathon recap, but I am just too tired now to put any energy into it. I didn’t exactly go to sleep very early and I believe I earned myself a McGriddle. Or, you know, a healthier version. Like, a green juice.
Work is pretty stressful even when it’s not stressful at 5:48 am when all you want to do is sleep. The good news is that tomorrow I get to see my little brother! We are both flying to the Floridas from NY and the Seattles, respectively, to see our cute grandma. Our grandma is SO CUTE. Here’s a little transcript of our phone call the other day:
Grandma: What food should I buy for your lunches while you’re here? Turkey breast?
Me: No turkey, I’m a vegetarian actually.
Grandma: Oh, ok. Do you eat chicken? Let’s go to a chicken restaurant!
Too funny. I don’t even know what a chicken restaurant is. My grandma used to sign her AIM instant messages to me with “Love, Me” at the bottom of each IM. Yes, she had AIM and I don’t know how she figured out how to use it.
Even better is this email I received from her in August 2008:
Hi Dori
I am trying to send a message. HOPE YOU GET THIS I CANNOT GET OUT OF THE CAPS.
DONOT KNOW WHY. I JUST DECIDED TO TRY TO TRY YOU.
LOVE
YOUR NOT SO SMARTÂ GRANDMA.
Needless to say, I am looking forward to this Florida trip. I’m also looking forward to running in the morning in nice weather! Hopefully I can get my brother to go on a run with me. That is, if the f-ing weather cooperates.
I will be bringing my computer and I really hope to get my race recap posted within the next couple of days! But I will tell you all that I finished my second half marathon and I am so proud of myself for doing it.
And now that it is 6:38 am ET, more of you are awakening on the Twitters. Socialization!
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Hangry Pants
April 7, 2010 at 7:12 am (14 years ago)Yeah that blows, but I love your grandma’s capitalized note!
Rachel @ Shedding It
April 7, 2010 at 7:45 am (14 years ago)Well good morning!
Hope that Mickey’s was good!! 🙂
Chase
April 7, 2010 at 7:53 am (14 years ago)Most adorable Grandma ever!! Hope you day isn’t too unbearable =)
MelissaNibbles
April 7, 2010 at 8:46 am (14 years ago)Your grandmother is sweet! Hope things get better for you.
Missy Maintains
April 7, 2010 at 9:30 am (14 years ago)Glad you got some bonus fun for working early! I am coming to Florida with you thanks.
Heather Karlsberg
April 7, 2010 at 10:35 am (14 years ago)Oh my. I am crying through this Blog entry. I miss my grandma so much! Enjoy her and enjoy Florida!
Holly
April 7, 2010 at 11:29 am (14 years ago)Oh my gosh…that makes my heart melt a little! My grandma says she has trouble “getting on the e-mail.” I just love grandmas.
Have fun on your trip, Dori – you certainly deserve it after all of your hard work!
Jen, a priorfatgirl
April 7, 2010 at 11:58 am (14 years ago)aaawwww….I’ve gotten the same email, from my mom! Thanks for reminding me how simple life is Dori!
Glad you found a friends apartment to work from rather than going into work – I would have been scared too.
Can’t wait to see pictures from your Florida trip – is your brothers dog going with?
Diana
April 7, 2010 at 12:08 pm (14 years ago)Aw, your grandma is adorable!
Have a great time! 🙂
empower me photo guy
April 7, 2010 at 6:26 pm (14 years ago)Your grandma sounds lovely, I bet she’ll be so happy to have you and your brother for a visit. Well done on your half marathon, can’t wait to read all about it! It’s so empowering when we reach those goals in our lives that we work really hard for, well done!
Snowflakes and Sunshine
April 11, 2010 at 5:06 pm (14 years ago)Your grandmother is too cute!
The Ordinary Vegetarian
April 29, 2010 at 11:32 am (14 years ago)I’m new here, lovely place you have! Your grandma sounds adorable. I have those kind of misunderstandings of what vegetarian means with the elderly people in my family too.
I have to say that I’m spooked by our similarities! I read your bio on your other site and discovered that we were born 1 day apart, both have one little brother, both lost a parent in childhood (mom for me), and we both work in publishing. Weird right??