Day 2

Today's task was a little premeditated, in that I actually had to set my alarm to wake up by 6:20. I did this all for the mere glory of seeing the sun rise over the horizon and visually echo itself onto some of the most beautiful land around.

After making the decision to ignore the sleepy slumber thoughts of the tempting "snooze" button, I quickly realized the meaning behind the alarm. My eyes shot open like a shutter does. This was Day 2 of my quest for new experiences! Yes!


Now with a spring to my step I hurriedly got dressed and brushed my teeth. Simultaneously toasting bread and boiling water, my breakfast picnic was well on its way. I was soon out the door.

I made it just in time for that sequence star we call the Sun to peek its little crown over the earth and wish me a very happy morning.

Sipping my tea, taking in every herb and every spice that was so delicately mashed together, I focused on the sun and the sky and the world around me.

The sun has a very specific job that we rely on in every possible way, so much so that we don't even notice that expectation. I sort of feel sorry for the sun, yet admire its gusto. What if Sun wanted to change paths and start orbiting in another galaxy? Does our endless expectations of that sunrise maintain poor Sun's gravitational pull?

Oh! But how fantastic is it at the same time to know that Sun will always be there, every single day. And if Sun can do it-- rise with such grace, power, and awe-- so should I. Perhaps today I learned that I should make dates with the sunrise more often. It's quiet brilliance is so remarkable, that it is such a shame it spends the majority of time unnoticed. And if not rendez-vous with Sun, I will just strive to be more like it.