Good Morning Sunshine

Once upon a time, I wanted to stab those cheerful morning people. You know, the ones who bounce out of bed, have a cuppa and get on with their day filled with energy? Annoying as hell. Well, I must confess: I have become one of those people.

I used to be a night owl most of my life. And then, around late 2011 and early 2012, things began to change. I started to wake up around 5 in the morning. I honestly didn’t think it would last. But cut to late 2015, and it’s still something I do. I’ll be honest that I’m not as cheerful and energetic as I used to be but I blame that on late nights {thanks to uni} and early mornings. But another 6 weeks of uni and I’m done. Which means, I can go back to being the kind of person I used to want to stab.

There is something fulfilling about waking up early in the morning. I like that I can fit in the gym most mornings at 6 and have fed the cats and have everything ready for work. I love my morning cross-training sessions or bootcamp before I head to work. It’s what gets me out of bed. I also love that leaving early for work means I get to avoid traffic and get some of my down time before I have to start working. Sure, my morning routine does get a bit monotonous at times but I know why I do it.

I like early mornings even more on weekends. I love that I can sip a cup of coffee and watch a bit of telly while spending quiet time with the cats. Or even just lie awake in bed planning for my day. I love being busy or even just taking it easy.

Currently though, I do have to drag myself out of bed rather than jump out willingly. That’s because sleeping at 11 p.m or later is not conducive to responding positively to a 5 a.m. alarm. My energy lifts while I am exercising but hits a slump once I get to work. As for afternoons, if I have clients, I am ok but otherwise, all I want to do is have a nanna nap! I know I need a change. I need more sleep. And I just need a change in environment. But I’m telling myself: one thing at a time.

One thing is for sure: whether I’m a morning person or a night owl, coffee is essential.

What about you? Are you a morning person, night owl or an afternoon achiever? 

Do share!

***Linking with Kirsty for I must Confess and Alicia for Open Slather***

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Until next time,

Cheers!!!