This:
Equals a pretty good morning.
At 1:45 this morning, I was still tossing and turning, headphones in, flipping through my iTunes, watching YouTube videos, reading blogs, and all the other things you do when you can't sleep. I even listened to my sleep machine for about 2 minutes, thinking that was the "mature" response to insomnia... "Just listen to the waves and the rain..." I told myself. "Breathe in... breathe out...." But about two minutes later, I abandoned the solemn sounds of nature for the poppy beats of Katy Perry and Beyonce... My body wasn't used to falling asleep before 2 am and it was pushing back... big time. But, eventually I fell asleep, and just a few hours later I awoke to the sound of my alarm. (To those of you who thought I lived at the beautiful ranch you saw in Friday's photo, I do not. I believe my husband took that photo one morning on the road. I don't really remember...) However, our back yard is a pretty place to be, especially in the mornings. And despite my lack of zzzz's, I was excited to get up, sit outside and enjoy the sunrise. I even managed to make a pot of coffee before the sun popped over the horizon. I know. I'm impressed too.
To those of you who get up at this hour everyday for work, I feel you. For years I woke up to my alarm buzzing at 5:30 am,
but I always marched myself straight to the coffee pot, or the closet, or the shower, and the first time I looked outside was when I was running to my car to zoom off towards the interstate. I never took a minute to just go sit outside and watch. A sunrise is God's free therapy session to us. And He knows I'm pretty cheap... so it looks like this whole sunrise thing may stick after all :)
For now, I'm off to go tape my eyes open, drink that cup of coffee, and begin my day about 5 hours ahead of schedule. Perhaps tonight I'll be ready for bed a little earlier... We'll see.
... I will not go back to bed right now. I will not go back to bed right now. I will not go back to bed right now...
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11 comments:
Bravo, darling. Bravo!
I feel you, girl. I'm up early every day for no reason at all. A friend suggests when we get up -super- earlier than we're used to, God's telling us that He wants to talk to us. :) Have a wonderful day!
xx
Elise @ jerseyflowerse.blogspot.com
You're a brave woman!! I just couldn't do it. I am too in love with my sleep!! But I'm always up for coffee.
Sounds like a great morning. It is so important to just sit and enjoy moments like that from time to time. I find myself hurrying out the door every morning without ever taking a moment to enjoy the beautiful morning before me. Maybe tomorrow I'll try to get up early to enjoy the morning calm before the hectic day!
Such a cool idea!
Such beautiful photos, and it is such a pretty time to be outside!! Have a great week! xo Heather
Did you go back to bed? :)
I see the sun rise most mornings in the summer when I let the dog out and every morning in the winter over a cup of coffee.
oh, I don't know if I could do it. Love your blog! I am your newest follower :)
the photos are amazing!
Well done!! Isn't it so lovely and peaceful at that time! (Most of the time anyway!)
You are incredible for doing this. I attempted to do this and go for a walk/run at 6 am...but I soon gave up! Keep going!!
xx,
Sierra
Oh, Just Living the Dream
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