The meat carved was drawn from succulent juices

Good morning. It’s dark, and probably cold out there this morning. I’ve been up on and off since about 4am. The first time was about 4:10. I woke up, looked at the alarm, and reminded myself that I didn’t have to be at work until 1:15. I fell back asleep.

The next time was around 5. Again, I reminded myself that I didn’t have to be at work until 1:15. I got up, and went to the bathroom, and then fell back asleep again. The bed was comfy, but just a little bit too warm. Mostly.

I didn’t get out of bed again.

Then the next time that I woke up was 2 or 3 times starting around 6ish. At this point it was starting to get just a little annoying. I found a position that I could breathe, and so I was comfortable. I think it worked, because I don’t think I woke up until around 6:40ish. At this point I refused to look at the clock.

Then the alarm clock went off.

And now, here we are! The coffee has been brewed, and we both have a cup of the good stuff. In a few, I’ll be hoping into the shower, and getting the day started. Currently with the wind, we’re sitting at -42°. It’s a little gusty out there, and it’s supposed to be like this for the rest of the day.

So let’s get the day started! It’s dark and cold! Winter is here. But spring is just around the corner. 64 days until the first day of spring! We can make it, right?!