Originally published March 9, 2013
Tonight we move our clocks ahead one hour; tomorrow I move mine ahead another seven hours as I cross the Atlantic headed to Rome. It’s enough to cause confusion. And jet lag.
In the past, I’ve tried various approaches to coping with the time difference between our country and Europe. I’ve set my clock on European time when I strap myself into my airplane seat. I’ve stayed up late the night before flying. I’ve tried taking a little nap on arrival at my destination on the other side of the Big Pond, and I’ve stayed up until normal bedtime. Nothing really works.
So I’ve decided that for this trip I’m going to ignore time. Pretend AM and PM don’t exist. Try to sleep when I’m tired and not check my watch. Not think what time it is stateside. Just go with the flow.
I’m a very time-conscious individual, so this will be a challenge. But given that there are so many other things out of our control – the Papal conclave and its impact on the Marathon, the weather, the logistics of having all three planes involved in our travel plans arrive and depart on time – what have I got to lose?
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