Good Morning! It’s 11:13 AM, and I Almost Busted My Ass

 

Good morning! It’s 11:13 AM, and let me tell you—I almost busted my ass going down the steps just a few minutes ago. Yesterday, it snowed, and now it’s a full-on winter wonderland outside. ❄️ Everything is covered in white, looking all pretty and peaceful… until you realize there’s ice hiding underneath, just waiting to take you out. Slippery as fuck.

I’m pretty sure classes might get moved to remote again because, honestly, who wants to risk sliding across campus like a cartoon character? Not me. I’d rather stay inside, cozy and warm, sipping something hot while watching the snowfall from a safe distance.

We get so caught up in the rush of life—deadlines, responsibilities, stress—that we forget one of the simplest yet most important things: waking up each day is a gift.

This little cow sipping coffee in the sunlight perfectly captures that feeling of slowing down and appreciating the moment. Sometimes, it’s easy to focus on what’s missing, what’s wrong, or what we wish was different. But the fact that we woke up today? That alone is something to be grateful for.

I know life isn’t always easy. Some mornings, I wake up feeling like I barely slept, or I start the day thinking about everything I have to do. But seeing this image made me pause. Imagine if, just for a second, we started our day by simply appreciating that we have another day.

Maybe it’s the little things—warm coffee, a soft blanket, a moment of quiet—that remind us to be present. Gratitude doesn’t have to be grand. It can be as simple as acknowledging, I woke up today, and that’s enough.

So, let’s take a deep breath, sip our coffee (or tea), and try to start today with a little gratitude. What’s something small you’re grateful for today?