Every thought I have on my morning run
- Nope
- Still no.
- Too early.
- I can sleep for 10 more minutes and still get in an easy 4 miles, right?
- Actually if I sleep another 10 minutes I can still get in 4 and just not wash my hair.
- Okay, now I probably only have time for 3 miles.
- I shouldn’t even go now.
- I need to catch up on my sleep.
- Oh right, I’m supposed to go to happy hour after work.
- I’m not missing that.
- Alright, I’m up.
- I’m ready.
- I’m feeling alive.
- I really should eat something.
- But not too much because it’s early.
- Plus I need coffee.
- Never mind I don’t have time for this.
- I’ll just have a drink of water. That will hold me.
- I’m out the door!
- Why don’t I do this more often?
- It’s so much cooler in the AM.
- Plus my neighbors think I’m fit AND an early riser.
- LOOK AT THAT SUNRISE.
- That makes up for everything.
- I’ve never seen anything more beautiful.
- Wait, now it’s kind of just hotter and the sky just looks blue again.
- That was like, 5 minutes of sunrise.
- Great now I’m sweating
- This really isn’t that much less heat than an evening run.
- Also this outfit I’m wearing has no business being together.
- I can’t believe how many people go for walks this early.
- People actually walk their dogs in the morning? I thought that was a Hollywood thing.
- This was such a good idea.
- I’m going to be so happy when this is over and I have the whole day in front of me still.
- I’m definitely making breakfast when I get home.
- Wait no I’m not – what time is it even?
- Damn it – I need to leave for work in 30 minutes.
- No, my boss will appreciate me taking care of my health.
- No she won’t
- Okay I’ll turn back now.
- My house could not be further away than it is right now.
- Actually I think that building up there is about halfway.
- I’m close.
- I can take like, a two-minute shower, and be good.
- Almost there.
- Home sweet home!
- This was so worth it.
- I feel so great knowing this is over and I can drink all the wine with no shame tonight.
- That wasn’t so bad.
- Wait, I only have 12 minutes to get ready.
- Shower – check.
- Hair – still sweaty.
- I’ll blow-dry it. That should work.
- Sweat and water are obviously not the same thing.
- My face is STILL red.
- I think I’m actually still sweating.
- How is that possible?
- I still haven’t had coffee.
- How is that possible?
- Makeup will fix everything – it always does
- Makeup did not fix anything.
- My foundation is melting off my face.
- My eyeliner is running but not in the cool-like Amy Winehouse-way.
- Whatever, at least I have a natural blush going.
- What is the least amount of clothes I can put on, still be somewhat appropriate and not sweat through?
- This black dress will do.
- My hair still looks ridiculous.
- Ooooo – top knot!
- Alright, I’m presentable.
- And only 6 minutes behind schedule.
- I still didn’t eat.
- Or drink any coffee.
- I’ll stop by Starbucks on my way in.
- Yes! Donuts in the office.
- I need 6 – I ran this morning.
Kelsey Nelson is a midwestern girl living life in the south. She pays the bills working in social media but thrives at binge-watching Netflix, contemplating what to order at the bar and wondering why her maiden name of Spellman didn’t get her Sabrina-level magic powers. She writes about the struggle that is owning your first home in a brand new city at North Living South. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @kelseyjoynelson.
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