The Struggle of the Night Owls: An Attempt to Change

The Motivation Behind the Shift

The podcast chronicles a lighthearted but relatable experiment conducted by the narrator and her cousin, Greta. The duo identifies a recurring issue: they "sleep in too much," often until 10, 11, or even 1 PM. Motivated by a desire to improve their habits, they set out to "attempt to become a morning person." This journey is rooted in the acknowledgment that their current lifestyle is "not good" and requires intervention.

The First Attempt: A "Complete Fail"

Predictably, the transition is far from seamless. On their first night, the narrator expresses optimism, having "set all these alarms" to ensure an early start. However, the reality of the next morning proves difficult. The narrator admits that when the alarms went off, she "literally just turned it off," resulting in a "complete fail." Despite the disappointment, the duo remains resilient, noting that at least they were "awake for the day" and avoided the extreme 2 PM wake-up times they have experienced in the past.

Escalating the Effort: Multiple Alarms and Forced Awakening

Refusing to give up, they decide to "give this thing another shot." This time, they implement a more aggressive strategy: "two individual alarms" and a series of staggered times ranging from 7:45 to 8:05 AM. The narrator notes that waking up at 8 AM feels "brutal."

When the morning arrives, the difficulty persists. Greta manages to wake up, but the narrator remains stubborn, "rolling over and turning off her alarm." It eventually requires a more forceful intervention to get the narrator out of bed. Once they are finally up and out for coffee, the narrator concedes that she "actually feels really good" about the early start, providing a brief glimmer of hope that the experiment might be worth the pain.

The Sunrise Quest and the Final Verdict

Emboldened by their small victory, the duo sets an even more ambitious goal: waking up before 6 AM to "go watch sunrise." They acknowledge that they are "not really looking forward to waking up" at such an hour, but hope it will be "worth it."

During the drive, they face minor stressors, including a driver "riding on [the] ass" of their car, which leads to a humorous moment of frustration. However, upon arriving at their destination, the result is underwhelming. The sky is filled with "gray clouds," and the sunrise turns out to be "a disappointment." The narrator laments that they "literally woke up early for nothing," capturing only a single "pink cloud" that fell short of their expectations.

The Moral of the Story

The experiment concludes with a candid realization. The narrator and Greta reflect on the process and decide that, despite their best efforts, "it's safe to say we're not morning people." The ultimate "moral of the story" serves as a humorous piece of life advice: "don't try to be something or someone you're not." The podcast ends on a relatable note, with both cousins eager to return to bed, affirming that their natural inclinations toward staying up late are simply who they are.