Opening shift reality check

Alarm went off at 6:30am and my first coherent thought was definitely not printable.

Opening shift reality check

Second shift opening the campus rec center this week and I’m still adjusting to these early mornings. My body keeps insisting that 7am is meant for sleeping, not unlocking gymnasium doors and pretending to be chipper for the early bird gym rats.

Jake caught me in full zombie mode making coffee, which apparently was worth documenting.

Essential fuel acquisition

At least I remembered to put on matching clothes this time. Yesterday I showed up wearing one black sock and one navy sock, which Alex noticed immediately and announced to the entire morning staff. Nothing like workplace humiliation to wake you up faster than caffeine.

The good news is I’m getting the hang of the opening routine - checking pool chemicals, turning on all the lights, making sure the weight room isn’t a disaster from the night shift. The bad news is I have three more opening shifts this month. Send coffee. Lots of coffee.