Oh you want wake up call

Just a few years ago we were talking about preventing global warming to go beyond 1.5°C but now in 2024 we already crossed 1.5 and also briefly touched 1.9

There are more wars happening now than a decade ago. The fact that we came this close to Russia-Ukraine war and Israel Iran Gaza war getting combined when Russia sent its fighter jets to Syria while Israeli troops were on ground in Syria.

There is a ever increasing talk about de-globalization. Even though that was one of major things that kept us at relative peace for almost last 100 years.

Wealth inequality is now worse than it was during French revolution.

And so more

light. used to struggle hard to wake up even with several loud alarms, but a bright light turning on before my alarm made it so much easier. especially nice is a smart bulb that brightens slowly.

Dexamphetamine.

Sleeping on time also helps. But that's difficult.

Going to bed on time, and sleeping

I have issues sleeping I have not slept past 4am in decades I don't even use an alarm or anything I just wake up and can't go back to bed

A really annoying cat.

Hunger and the need to do stuff to go through this life with less pain than otherwise.

Two alarms, 15 minutes apart

The need to pee and poop.

A full glass of water, a shower, and then pulling a shot of espresso. Each step gives the energy for the next.

Our twins jumping on my back. Unlike an alarm, I can't turn them off and go back to sleep.