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Grumpy Cat And I Say No To Daylight Savings! We Really, Really Hate It!

By Nina Hollander, Broker

Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty 179530

March 14, 2021 04:40 AM

I HATE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME! AND SO DOES GRUMPY CAT!

YES, YOU'VE HEARD IT BEFORE... IT'S MY ANNUAL RANT ON DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME...

How much do I hate Daylight Savings Time? I ask this question each year and the answer each year the answer to this question NEVER changes as there are probably not enough words in the English language to express my hatred of it!

This morning it was still dark at 7:00 am! Why early mornings should feel like the middle of the night and not the start of a new day filled with light is something I'll never understand! There's something uncivilized about it, if you ask me!

Grumpy Cat and I totally agreed on this last year, the year before that, the year before that, and the year before that... and we STILL agree this year... we hate, hate, hate Daylight Savings Time!

Studies show it takes people three weeks to get physically adjusted to Daylight Saving Time and that the number of heart attacks and strokes, accidents and sleep problems significantly increase in the days following Daylight Saving Time. Is it really worth all this for what most everyone admits doesn't really save a lot on energy costs? One study showed that the economic cost from lost productivity and health issues ranges from $400 million to as much as $2 billion. Is it really worth all this to maintain a tradition begun 102 years ago during World War I? Like Grumpy Cat... I say NO!

Grumpy Cat has even a better reason for hating Daylight Savings Time:

Daylight Savings Time Is One Hour Closer To Death Says Grump Cat

I really hate not having light in the morning! Really, really hate it! Ok, that's my rant for the Daylight Savings Time 2021. Since I don't have any control over Daylight Saving Time and the lack of morning light, I'll just have to suck it up and deal with it. But I don't have to like it! And neither does Grumpy Cat!

Grumpy Cat and I STILL agree... Daylight Savings Time is the WORST. DAY. EVER!

Daylight Savings Time Is The Worst Day Ever Says Grumpy Cat

Did I happen to mention that I really, really hate Daylight Savings Time?

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Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Nina. I am allergic to cats, but am aligned with your dislike of daylight savings time. Enjoy your day.

Mar 14, 2021 05:19 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Nina - it was tough to get up even though I went to bed early. I remember when it started later in the Spring and then it wasn't dark in the morning.

Mar 14, 2021 05:24 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

Good morning Nina! I also wish we would just stop this savings time silliness and stay put. There's no good reason to change time. Leave it alone!

Mar 14, 2021 06:04 AM

Bill Salvatore - East Valley

Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ

Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Great information, thanks for sharing. Make it a great one. Bill Salvatore

Mar 14, 2021 06:18 AM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Well, by reading this, I'm not sure who has to adjust more to this Nina...you or grumpy cat. I think it's a tie!

Mar 14, 2021 06:39 AM

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Plainview, NY

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Nina - you and grumpy cat are not going to pussy foot around the kitty corner with this subject.

Mar 14, 2021 06:41 AM

Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Whatever the reason for DST being started in the first place, it has outlived its purpose. I can't say I "hate" it but it is a nuisance.

Mar 14, 2021 06:48 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Nina,

Grumpy cat is right, but I have so much to take care of today, including be at a wedding. So I am ignoring the time change...LOL A

Mar 14, 2021 07:36 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, I expected your rant, and really hate this too. We should wake to daylight to get our day started!

Mar 14, 2021 07:53 AM

Rocky Dickerson

Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV

Superior Service!

I'm okay with daylight savings time, it's standard time I dislike. Let's just leave the clocks on DST

Mar 14, 2021 09:40 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Nina- I used to hate it to. Here in Arizona it is light by 7 now and light almost til 7 at night. Hopefully the rest of the country will enjoy it one day.

Mar 14, 2021 11:01 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Nina- I'm with grumpy cat. My watch said 6 AM this morning but my body clock said 5 AM and I'm still a little tired.

Mar 14, 2021 11:43 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nina I am with you on this. Changing time back and forth does not make any sense to me.

Mar 14, 2021 12:38 PM

Kevin J. May

Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL

Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Love you Grumpy Cat

Mar 14, 2021 01:10 PM

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Nina,

I dislike the time changes for a whole different reason. We (Zonies) have to remember what time it is in many different areas. It drives me crazy. National schedules change on the TV, as well as flight schedules. I have missed a flight because of it. I have clients all over the country and have to actually think about what hour it is. I hope there is a national push to get everyone on one time whether it is Daylight savings or standard time like we have all year. I just want to know if Chicago is 1 or 2 hours ahead! (etc!!!)

Mar 14, 2021 03:18 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I am far more appreciative of the light at the end of the day and at 7 AM I have the lights on in the house while I have my coffee so for me it's not a big deal.

Mar 14, 2021 03:26 PM

James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning Nina.

I'm with you on this one. It is one of my pet peeves.

Mar 15, 2021 12:19 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Nina, great talking with you today, always fun! Have you gotten caught up on your sleep? Sure had a tough Monday...last night was a tad better.

Mar 16, 2021 04:23 PM

Dorte Engel

RE/MAX Leading Edge - Bowie, MD

ABC - Annapolis, Bowie, Crofton & rest of Maryland

Dear Nina,

In Europe, they are getting rid of it, but they are still deciding which version to keep. In such a big continent, you need to get the Estonians on board with the Portuguese, so we'll see.

Apr 01, 2021 07:36 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Count me in on the "I hate daylight savings time" crowd Nina. It's especially a pain for those of us who also live near a time line. At one I lived right next to the Central and Mountain Time line and in that location the Mt side did not participate in DST so it was really confusing (especially at closing time).

Apr 02, 2021 05:18 AM