Up by 5 out by 6:30 or 7am
It used to be earlier, but my days of hitting the gym at 5:30 (before getting kids to school and myself to work), or 6 am hot yoga classes, are over. Kept me sane at the times, but I have other things now. I’m still an early riser.
I wake up early because it’s my nature. Plus, I love mornings. I always have. There is a peacefulness. A fresh newness. I prefer morning energy, I personally have the most energy in the morning.
My favorite running time was always dawn, before anyone else was up, beach runs at low tide, with no one around. It’s beautiful. Moon on the water, sun coming up. I used to take my son’s dog, he also appreciated a morning run.
My kids are all different. Some were early birds, others had trouble falling asleep and liked sleeping in. I think everyone comes wired differently.
It’s odd that our culture praises early birds and shames late sleepers. Artists often prefer the peace of the middle of a night. Creativity flows from 1-4 am. I’ve felt that. I have plenty of friends who come alive as the night goes on, (while I slowly fade).
If there’s fun, I’ll push on, not wanting to miss it. But you won’t see me sleeping in the next day, not for any morally superior reason. I just can’t. I catch up by falling asleep ridiculously early whenever the fun ends.
I liked the last question about never sleeping, because if I never had to sleep, I could easily be awake at all the times.
I like sleep though. And I like waking up. I don’t get into any trouble while I’m asleep, that’s a bonus. So I vote no to never sleeping but I’m not sad to wake up at 2 or 3 or 4am. Or to stay up past my bedtime. Which is usually around 9-10 pm. I could be in bed watching a movie at 8 too. It’s all life. I have no routine.
Peace Kit 