6:20am on a Thursday

Normally I am not up at this time, but because of working the night shift on Wednesdays, I get to see the sun rise in the city of Portland. Everything starts off with shades of blue, due to the constant presence of clouds in the sky.

The sound of cars passing on the highway have become comforting rather than annoying. Absolute silence is deafening to me. It just makes me aware of the constant ringing in my ears.

when I’m up at this time, it just makes me wish I were wrapped snuggly in my blankets in bed.