Summer Visits Only
It’s been three weeks since I left Costa Rica for Cape Cod and I can’t wait to go back. I used to never be cold. I was the one who wore shorts in the Winter. But now….Fuck that, it’s not even Winter yet and I am buying more pants because I will just not wear shorts.
My Routine
In Costa Rica I have “my routine”. I wake every morning (thankfully) around 6am, give or take 15 minutes. The beautiful Costa Rica Sunrise is shining and makes me feel comfortable.
After rolling out of bed I start a quick morning workout, and I mean quick. 1 or 2 sets of push-ups (minimum 50) and 1 or 2 sets of sit-ups (minimum 50). Depends on how much I had to drink the night before whether I do 1 or 2 sets.
Now that my blood is pumping and I am fully awakened I am off to start a pot of coffee. I know, I shouldn’t be drinking a lot of coffee, but I just can’t stop it. I love this part of my day too much. I step outside and take in the sun for a few minutes and then it is off to the shower (don’t ask what I do in the shower).
Once my cuerpo (body) is clean it’s time to make that first cup of coffee, 2 sugars and light cream. I sit down at my computer. I spend most of my days in front of my computer, the actual amount of hours would make you sick so I won’t say. My computer is never turned off, always waiting for me…
First things first, I have to listen to my favorite song, which gets my mind focused. I open iTunes and play “Fade into you” by Mazzy Star. I open all my email programs and check to see who needs my help today…
So what’s wrong
Here, in Massachusetts, I do not feel as happy as I do in Costa Rica and I don’t even follow my routine.
First of all I am not waking up at 6am, it’s more like 8:30am, so I am losing 2 hours of my day right away. I am not working out, only eating and becoming a gordo (fat man). I still drink coffee, but much more that I do in Costa Rica (because its so fucking cold!). I still try to listen to Mazzy Star and get to work, but I just am not motivated.
So… Why? I have figured it out, just this morning.. It’s too fucking COLD to get anything done. If there were a beautiful sunrise without the weather being 35 degrees, I could start my day the way I want to, need to.
8 days and counting… I will be back home…
It’s too tough to get out of bed at 5:30 in the morning when it’s cold. On the flip side, though, I do sleep much better when the nights are cold.
Winter is for hibernating.
–Justin
OMG – Costa Rica! I would love to get out there and feel the warm sand between my toes and watch the sunset. Love it.
Not a fan of cold – blah.
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I am TOTALLY with you on this one. I hate the cold. There’s been research to suggest that adequate exposure sunlight has a lot of psychological benefits, so if you’re not getting enough sun maybe it’s time to go back :)
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