sunrise

Beep-beep-beep-beep.
Abruptly awake.
Curse the alarm.
Contemplate hitting snooze.
Don't.
Struggle into clothes— track pants are a given.
Gather up photography gear.
Curse at the weight.
Hop in the car.
Drive.
Wonder if there's a memory card in the camera.
Stop and check.
Finally arrive at the beach.
Find a suitable spot — foreground, foreground, foreground.
Set up.
Test exposure settings.
Wait.
Notice a golden glimpse.
Watch the sun pop it's head up.
Marvel at its colours.
Curse at its beauty.
Smile.

Today's going to be a good day.