Coming to Terms with 6:00am

As a college student, I expect to have to wake up early every once in a while…earlier than I would normally would.  Most of you out there who have experienced college knows that it’s one of those inevitable things that simply can not be avoided every time it comes around.  So we wake up, finish that paper, cram for that exam, go over that presentation one more time, and often times go directly back to bed once said task is complete.

However I’ve noticed a recent change for me with regards to having to wake up extremely early to finish whatever work it is that I have to complete:  I no longer have the luxury of going back to bed afterwards.

How did this happen?  It seems like only yesterday I was staying up all hours of the night and early morning, then waking up just in time to eat lunch.  Now, if I even consider a late night I almost certainly regret it throughout the entirety of the next day.  Although this might also be a result of the close relationship between staying up late, me, and drinking…

Sadly, I believe I’m an entering into yet another transitional stage in my life: I am becoming a “grown up.” This title isn’t something that has come out of nowhere. Little have I known, but since leaving undergraduate school I have begun taking on new “grown up” related things. I pay car and health insurance; I pay my own mobile phone bill; cover nearly all costs concerning rent, auto repairs, food and fun; I’ve even joined a community run softball league with some other friends from work/school. I’m even becoming friendly with my much older neighbors both across the street and next door. I’ve also begun to notice younger teens mock me as I run by them when jogging through the neighborhood (I can remember being that kid).

I guess it’s not all bad though. According to a survey conducted by yours truly from a bunch of drunks on St. Patrick’s Day, I look as though I’m still 22 or 23! If only I could still drink like I could, but only a couple years ago.  I had quite a headache the next morning from only 4 drinks over a 3 hour period. *sigh*

But, the headache was only there because my alarm went off very early for class that morning, and I’m only meeting my neighbors because I’m outside in the mornings at the same time they’re leaving for work. Going to bed early isn’t all bad either. I feel much more refreshed in the mornings and make it through the entire day without feeling tired. Plus I still have my 4:00am at ihop moments and waking up at noon because of a party night before.

Anyway, this post has been in the draft bin for about 3 weeks now so I really lost my motivation after the second paragraph. I just felt the need to post something. So until next time…