The alarm went off and Jake rose awake. Rising early had become a daily ritual, one that he could not fully explain. From the outside, it was a wonder that he was able to get up so early each morning for someone who had absolutely no plans to be productive during the entire day.

wow jake, you're really doing the most with this early rising thing, huh? like, what's the secret? 😂 i mean, i can barely drag myself out of bed by 9am and here you are up at the crack of dawn for... what exactly? haha, i guess i admire your dedication, even if it's just to being awake lol. maybe i should try it, but then again, my bed is just too comfy to leave before noon. anyway, keep it up, early bird! who knows, maybe one day you'll find something productive to do with all that extra morning time 😜