The Snooze Button

Damn the snooze button for being so close to the Alarm Power button on my alarm clock.

When my alarm went off at 7:55 AM today, I swatted it in my half-conscious state, thus allowing myself 10 more minutes of glorious sleep.

The alarm did not go off 10 minutes later. It did not go off at all. My roommate awoke in a panic at 10:20 AM, saying "OH SHIT I slept through computer science!" Instantly, I was awake, and sitting up in bed. I had slept through Chemistry and the beginning of Environmental Science.  Oh. Shit.

I had meant to ask questions on the Chemistry post-lab in class today, and I had to turn in an assignment for  Environmental Science. Needless to say, I was upset.

I rushed to get ready, and ran to Carr Hall to wait outside for my Environmental Science professor. I ran in as the class ended, and he looked surprised to see me. I just said that I missed my alarm in the morning, and then apologized profusely as I handed him my paper. I was worried for his reaction, but he relaxed and said, "Hey, don't worry about it! I once slept through a German final in college because my alarm didn't go off!" And then he smiled at me, and I felt a little less awful.

The day has been looking up since, and guilt is no longer gnawing at me. Now I can relax, finish that damn post-lab, and get ready for my birthday party tonight! And I can cross my fingers that this NEVER HAPPENS EVER AGAIN.