I can only dream of my workday beginning at 11 am. Unfortunately, my weekday schedule follows me into my weekend and sleeping late, means perhaps another hour of sleep, if I am lucky. It is pointless trying to return to the land of nod, once the sandman releases me from sweet slumber. No matter what the clock says, I cannot spring from my bed bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as they say. No. I force my eyes open and fumble for the wake-up juice.
After my first cup, I feel capable of extricating my brain from the primordial goo. Downing cup number two, rudimentary speech returns. My third cup renders me coherent enough to hold a non-demanding conversation. I don’t need to coffee to start my day, but the process isn’t pretty. I have scared small children and alienated family members when not properly caffeine kick-started into my fully functional humanoid disguise. They have learned their lessons, approaching with caution to press a steaming mug into my hand. They maintain a safe distance until the “More Coffee” mantra fades.
What is your morning ritual?
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Jo Hawk The Writer
My morning ritual is very similar, but I don’t have to worry about anyone being upset by my brusqueness, as I am up way before the rest of my family!
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Oh, my family thinks it is funny, and I tend to agree. But they have learned not to poke an uncaffeinated bear. 🙂 I hope you have a great weekend. my friend.
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So far, so good. I hope yours is too, Jo…
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I can’t sleep in on the weekend anymore either. I woke up at 6am today. It’s Saturday. That’s so sad…
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It is sad. Maybe you can arrange a nap later? Enjoy your weekend. JM.
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I put the kettle on and make a pot of tea with tea leaves. I look at my phone not because I’m obsessed with it, but in case my sister in Australia has left any important messages during the night. I also look out the back door at the weather – if there is an interesting sky I take a photo for Instagram .
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Thank you for sharing, Charles. 💕❤💕
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