simple start

sounds break your awareness before anything visual does, and you wake up to stripes of sunlight meeting the form of blinds by your window. softly, the sound of life outside informs you of the day's start. you look beside you, to your nightstand. how will you start your day? [[lie in bed for fifteen more minutes]] [[get up to brush your teeth and shower]] <script> var audio = document.createElement('audio'); audio.src = 'https://www.dropbox.com/s/8n66emhqge7d2bq/simple%20start.mp3?dl=1'; audio.loop = true; audio.play(); </script>

you sleep in for another fifteen minutes. you doze in and out of sleep for a couple of minutes, before drifting off again... [[you awaken.]]

you brush your teeth as your shower heats, and then spend about ten minutes washing up. the hot water wakes you up, and when you emerge from the bathroom, you feel refreshed. [[get dressed]] [[check your phone]]

you get dressed to set the mood for the day. you don't have an expansive wardrobe, but there is enough variety to give yourself a few looks in the mirror when you're done. what do you wear for today? [[all black and grays->grays]] [[something with a pop of color->color]]

you sit on your bed in your towel, scrolling through social media. nothing is particularly interesting today, but you like and share a few posts you enjoy. a friend messages you after you've come online. [[continue scrolling->scroll]] [[message them back->message back]]

you dress in a black shirt and worn, grey jeans. converse are the way to go today! you accessorize based on your mood. [[looking good!]]

you dress in a colorful graphic tee and some blue denim jeans, along with your sneakers. you accessorize based on your mood. [[looking good!]]

you continue scrolling through social media and find yourself taking more time lazing around. [[i'm bored of this!]] [[let's keep going...->scroll]]

you message your friend back, idly chatting about your previous day and upcoming events. <div style="text-align: center">what are your plans today?</div> your friend's question slaps you in the face; you haven't planned anything today! you draw a blank, and think. you imagine the text bubble loading as you try to formulate a reply. <div style="text-align: center">do you want to go for lunch?</div> there's a plan! you accept the invitation, and with that, set off get dressed and have breakfast. [[get dressed]]

you decide to get something on your venture out to do errands. you don't really have the time (or hunger) to find a diner, so you choose to pick some things up from your favorite local café. this is more convenient than making breakfast at home, though you think about having lunch out with your friend later, and dinner at home. [[off we go!]]

as you check yourself out in the mirror, your stomach grumbles. time for breakfast! what are you having? [[pancakes and eggs]] [[cereal]] [[grab something on your way out!->takeout]]

you decide to do something else. [[message back]] [[get dressed]]

you take a great deal of time to make yourself some eggs and pancakes. a big breakfast for a big day, and your favorite too! you eat slowly, enjoying the meal you easily, but lovingly, have made. by the time you finish your drink, you're feeling ready to go! [[off we go!]]

you spend some time having a bowl of your favorite cereal and some coffee. a fast, but satisfying option! you eat slowly, enjoying the meal you easily, but lovingly, have made. by the time you finish your drink, you're feeling ready to go! [[off we go!]]

like everything in our little world, there is a simple start. [[you awaken.]]

after your morning routine is finished, you're all set to head out today. you'll do some errands and spend some time enjoying your environment, and have a productive day so you can return home satisfied. you've had a good start to your morning, so you should have a good rest of your day! [[let's go!]]

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