03|52. Morning.

I have always been a morning person. I think the reason for such was that in college, I had to wake up at 4am just to be out of the house in time for my 7:30am class. Three years in college (I dropped out on my 4th year and took a 2 year break) has made me appreciate the beauty of the morning. Sunrise or sunset? I'd choose sunrise.

Over the years, my sleep patterns have changed, and I am not waking up as early as I used to be, but I still love the morning. I love that I can do many things if I wake up early, and I love the color of my surroundings just in time to welcome the new day.

Something happened to me in the last two days, and yesterday I was still greatly affected by it. Somebody, whom I treated as a friend has been suspected of saying a malicious gossip and tagging my name as the source of such gossip. I was hurt, but I wasn't surprised. She was still a suspect, but all roads to the investigation were leading to her, and recalling the times I was with her, I'd say she also told me lots of malicious, deeply personal details about other people, all of which treated her as a friend. I guess it was part of her overall personality - saying things to other people, and as much as I was affected, I realized all I can do is to forgive her and let karma work its way.

I took this picture this morning. After deep contemplation last night, I told myself I have to get over my negative feeling "now," and not let it come with me as the new day arrives. I woke up quite earlier today (5:30am), and with a smile on my face, I am ready to face the world.

Of course, a hot cup of coffee (creamy and slightly sweet) was a good booster as well. :)

I originally took this picture in monochrome (black and white), I just played with it and tried to make it look as if it came out of a lomo camera... not as good as I wanted, maybe if I shot this one in color, I might get a much better outcome. However, learning something this morning was greatly appreciated, too.

*** Jenn ***

ps - I remember when I was still working as a telemarketer, people in the office always greet each other "Good Morning," even if it was already 9 in the evening. I don't know why, but my guess is that morning denotes something positive - that we still have time to do more things, or correct things. On that note, I am greeting you

Good Morning!

Even if it's 3:05pm in my clock as I write this.