Priceless Time

The stupid alarm on my nightstand didn't ring this morning. Better yet, the time has frozen at 7 PM. It's going back to Walmart tomorrow, and I'm getting my $10 back! I jumped out of bed and ran straight to the bathroom to wash my face and do a speedy teeth brushing. To think that this piece of tiny junk was reliable upset me. There I was standing in the stationary aisle at Walmart finally investing in an alarm clock. I scanned every type of alarm clock sitting on the shelves. The different types of cool colors made the decision even harder, so I started thinking...

Which one should I get? The very-thin-red-cellphone-looking-one-easy-for-travel that flips open/close or the gray one? Well, my room furniture is oak and my desk, chair, and bookshelf are black. So, I should go with the black, traditional alarm clocks. Wait, this one uses electricity. The others use batteries. That will save up some electricity. But what if the battery dies on a very important day, and I won't wake up? Ehh.. what's the worse that can happen? I am going to go with the black Timex made thin and easy for travel. Final decision! Hmm.. actually, let me look at the one in the far back.

"Are you done?" my sister approached me.
"Not yet."
She stood behind me tapping her gym shoes on the waxed floor. "Come on, I am tired."
I looked at her, and she reminded me of me. It's like looking in the mirror. Both of our curly hair was frizzy and pulled back. Our sweatpants, tank top, and gym shoes would have tricked anyone into believing that we're health maniacs who work out everyday. We were both exhausted, and anyone could have seen it through our eyes. Our small feet were getting ready to give out.
"I am tired from working out too, but help me choose an alarm clock."
"Go with whatever."
I triumphantly took my Timex and walked to the register...

My alarm clock put me to shame. On the other hand, my backup alarm, my cell, must have rang three times. I wouldn't know for sure because I didn't hear it. If I had heard it, I wouldn't have woke up seven minutes before I was supposed to be heading out to work. But let's just say my cell is not going back to the Verizon store. I'll try sleeping early tonight.