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I Like To Get Up Early And Watch The Sunrise

Special Light And Donuts... I like waking up early in the morning. Unless I've been drinking or up really late the night before.

My schedule has been off a bit and I spent my 3 day weekend sleeping in only to be frustrated by busy restaurants at breakfast time and stores and traffic. My whole day can be thrown off when I get a late start.

It's hot in Oklahoma and if you want to do anything outside you need to get it done early. There's not much relief either in the evening. Im sure it's the same in other areas too and probably much worse.

For whatever reason I woke up at 3:30 this morning. I tried and tried but the only thing I successfully did was count the minutes. I studied for my certification exam thinking that would put me to sleep. I worked on memorizing some bible verses about trust, I have a terrible memory but I'm trying to recall and remember for times when I'm struggling and worrying. Exodus 14:14, Joshua 21:45, Joshua 23:8. It's a study plan. I'm stuck on day one but determined.

At about 4:50 I decide to set all my alarms for 5:30. I vowed to not hit the snooze alarm. I was dreading the whole day without much sleep and just not ready to end my weekend. I try to remember there are so many people without jobs. I know once I'm there I'll be energized and the day will fly by before I know it.

Still unable to rest I decided to start praying for clarity and strength for the day. I also mentioned that if I got called off for the day that would be fine with me. At 5:06 the phone rings and yes I get to stay home for the day.

This story is likely putting you to sleep so I'll get to my point.

I gave up trying to sleep. My back was achy. I flip on the light and wake up which ever child was sleeping on the couch. Oops. I dress and stretch and when the sun comes out I go run.

It's almost 80 and sticky but still cool enough not to pass out. It's been awhile since I've been running. I've done other inside workouts instead but my main weekend physical activity was lawn work and the damn front yard looks like it still needs to be mowed. I put my headphones on and wonder when the sun will come up. I start out briskly walking but when Adam Levine starts singing "moves like Jagger" i begin my "run" . I am slow but steady and 1.5 miles go by quickly.
There are a number of really cool dogs and I contemplate what the reaction will be if I ask to take their Pictures. I'm smiling at all of them but not really feeling that social. Mostly the dog walkers are married couples or elderly men. I see several terriers and couple mutts, a peek a poo that looks like my very first dog, a poodle, a golden lab and an unusually colored sheltie.

After the second 1.5 mile lap, I come around the last curve. I notice the way the sunrise light has changed the path and under the trees. I have been here dozens of times before but I feel like I'm in a different place. There's light all around but it seems to brighten the view as I pass under the trees. I wished that I could capture the special temporary light in a photo or painting. I turn around and there is enough open sky to see the sunrise. I do snap a few pics of this on my phone. it doesn't come close. Chalk it up to one of those things that you just have to be there.

I also pass on the street some businesses including the donut shop which would completely ruin the benefits of my early morning run. Every time I see the simple sign "donuts" I feel compelled to enter. Eating donuts that are good and sweet and smushie are the best. I like blueberry, powdered, chocolate covered, jelly filled, Bavarian crime filled, sugared, colorful sprinkles. Honestly I can't think of the last time I had a fresh donut and didn't like it. I'm getting excited just thinking about it. I have to remind myself that after the initial sugar rush it hurts my stomach and makes me feel like crap for the rest of the day. I cannot stop with just one either. I can easily put away a dozen just by myself. Maybe that's the reason I feel so crummy afterwards. Whatever it is does not matter. I just need to stay away from them. I look at the other businesses in the strip mall and next door is super cuts and Edward jones investments. I don't feel compelled to get my hair cut or invest my money when I run by their signs. Must ... Resist ... The donuts !!!!

 
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