Quote by Susan Orlean

The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings is the fact that I'm tired. I have been tired for decades. I am tired in the morning and I am tired while becalmed in the slough of the afternoon, and I am tired in the evening, except right when I try to go to sleep.

The first thing I think about when I wake up most mornings i

Summary

This quote portrays the chronic exhaustion experienced by the speaker throughout their life. From the moment they wake up, they are immediately aware of their weariness, which persists throughout the day. It highlights a long-standing fatigue that has become an integral part of their existence. The mention of feeling tired even in the evening, except when attempting to sleep, reinforces the depth of their exhaustion. It encapsulates a never-ending cycle of fatigue that the speaker has become accustomed to, symbolizing the continuous struggle they face in finding rest and rejuvenation.

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