LJ Idol Presents:

Oh, yes, understood! It was enough of an adjustment when I started asking people to spell my name Alyce instead of Alice, and the sound of the name didn't change. My sister went through a bumpier road when she changed her nickname from the one we used when she was a child to another derivation of her name. But my family were really supportive about trying to honor the change. I'm sure yours will be, too. They seem supportive of you in other ways.

Taking a nap is more or less a necessity for me. After being away for more than 12 hours, I get to the point where I'm headachy and foggy. Fortunately, only a 20-minute nap can help.

Sounds like your schedule allows you to get a lot done while it's quiet, which is one reason I actually like being awake this early!