Kris N

Four thirty in the morning. The alarm went off 4 minutes ago and I missed it.My whole day is ruined.Tomorrow I'll be better, I will be perfect.Get up, wash my face, brush my teeth, splash my hair. I showered last night before bed, which means my sheets are clean and don't have to be change tonight before I hop in again. That is a win. 1-1 to start the day, and I haven't even been up for what feels like more than 5 minutes yet.Take that, Universe.What's next?
Turn on the coffee machine and start the kettle. Instant oats won't cook themself. Drink some water before I do anything else.2-1 for me, let's go!What am I doing today?
Let me check my notes.
Ah yes, here it is.
Another day of existing
how I choose to,
not how I have to.3-1.Wait just a minute here.
What is this?
Here is where I prepare to put on a shirt and tie.
Did I iron this shirt?
Have I worn this shirt in the last 10 business days?
Will anyone notice?
What if I have worn but I wore a different tie with it?
Will anyone notice?I may not have worn it in over the past 10 business days, but I should change into one that is still in the dry cleaner plastic. Could you imagine if someone noticed?Better be safe than sorry.3-2.
Shit, I mean, shoot.
3-3.It's almost five am and my kettle had reached its boiling point and now it's cooling down.I have to start it over again. Clickity clack.3-4.
Holy shi, I mean, holy crap.
4-4.Okay, relax.
Let's go.
Focus.I have a shirt, it's ironed.
I have a tie, it looks clean.
The pants, they're pressed.5-4.I should eat the oats before I put on the shirt and the pants and the tie.6-4.Okay, drink more water before the coffee and the oats. Stay hydrated.Click the kettle to start again. This time don't walk away until after pouring the boiled water over the oats.Boil. Click. Success!7-4.Eat the oats, drink more water, have a banana.8-4.It's time for coffee. Dark Roast. Black. Yes!9-4.Due to the 10 business days shirt confusion, there is less time for coffee.9 to 5.Oh that's how it works.What a way to make a living.