Some days it just takes this:
Or it might be this here:
Getting up early isn’t ALL bad.
🙂
Other days call for drastic measures:
A child’s laugh, little kid hugs
A husband’s embrace, deep back rub.
A night out with the girls.
A dance class, a yoga session.
An art project, new blog post.
A three hour long phone call.
Delicious food that I didn’t cook.
Someone else doing the house keeping.
A visit with family or friends.
Communing with the ocean cleanses me.
It has been far too long.
Brook Art Human. A story, a yarn, a line, a shape 
Jan 28, 2011 @ 09:55:26
Lovely thoughts -there is not much else that you need! Love the pics 🙂
Jan 28, 2011 @ 09:58:23
Thanks!♥
Jan 28, 2011 @ 13:00:52
Wonderful. Please sign me up for all of the above 🙂
Jan 28, 2011 @ 14:08:12
Ha! me too!
Jan 28, 2011 @ 13:19:03
I love your list and your photos. A sunrise is always so refreshing and renewing, isn’t it?
Jan 28, 2011 @ 14:09:38
Usually it is, yes. It makes getting up at O Dark Hundred a little more bearable, at least.
Jan 28, 2011 @ 18:52:34
All good stops on the road to refreshment! I love getting up early (once I’m out of bed that is) — my favorite part of the day.
Jan 28, 2011 @ 18:56:14
I hate it. But it lets us survive mornings together, for me to get up earlier than he does. That way I can pretend to be friendly in the face of His Grumpyness 🙂
Jan 28, 2011 @ 21:24:24
I am usually annoyed by sunrises.
(How horrible of me is that?)
Early wakings require much indulgent recovery. 🙂
Jan 29, 2011 @ 11:35:38
I’m always annoyed to be awake to see them. But I treat them as a bribe for being up early enough to see it. And I don’t think it’s horrible of you. I wouldn’t hold onto that negative thought if I were you 😉
Jan 29, 2011 @ 11:33:58
Oh I couldn’t agree more! Love your photos of the sunrise. My top pick from your list for feeling refreshed? “Someone else doing the house keeping.” Yes please!
Jan 29, 2011 @ 11:37:14
Me too. It has almost never happened. My mom stayed with us for a while a few years ago and did a lot around the house. So I’ve seen it can be done 🙂