Florida Sunrises

     I have mixed feelings about waking up to see the sunrise.  You start off hating yourself for setting the alarm when it does go off.  You cuss out the dogs for even thinking it's acceptable to stand on your chest and lick you face when you don't get out of bed on the first alarm.  You drag yourself, your dog, and your luggage out the door and simply sulk that it's still dark outside and your bed is still warm inside.  You hit the cold, sandy beach and as the sun peaks out just above the endless ocean, you finally feel the thrill and the joy of why you're up early.  The morning seems to drag on, as after only an hour, you wonder if it's lunchtime yet.  You thank the lord (or whomever/whatever) for letting this day, filled with many adventures, be the longest day ever.  Is it bedtime yet?

I'm ready for my opening number.....entitled "The Beginning of a New Day."  Vocals by Maya and choreography by Phoebe.

As I Piered into My Future.  Hehehe.  I blame you, dad, for my stupid jokes.

Sun's up.  Surf's up.

Why, hello.  Remember me?  We met yesterday....and the day before.....and the day before that.

Just a girl and her dog.

The St. Augustine Lighthouse at the crack of dawn.  Said to be haunted, but I don't think ghosts like mornings much either.

An hour later we stopped for breakfast at this beach.  There was a pelican party happening out there......in the air.

There were many others who shared in viewing this sunrise.  From the surfers to the early morning walkers, my favorite was the older man sitting cross-legged and meditating......with a cigar hanging out of his mouth.  I look forward to retirement.