**My 27 Alarms Watching Me as I Turn Them Off One by One**

Waking up in the morning can be a struggle, and for many, the solution lies in setting a series of alarms—sometimes, a lot of them. The idea behind setting 27 alarms is simple: it’s an extra layer of protection against oversleeping, a backup plan for the backup plan. Each alarm rings with a sense of urgency, attempting to drag us from the comfort of our dreams into the reality of the day. Yet, for those of us who are masters of the “snooze” button, each alarm is met with the same fate: silenced with a quick tap, only to be followed by another a few minutes later. The cycle can feel almost like a negotiation between the desire for just five more minutes and the inevitable start to a busy day.

In conclusion, while setting multiple alarms may seem like a foolproof strategy to beat morning grogginess, the habit can become a ritual of its own. Each time we reach out to silence yet another alarm, it’s as if we’re bargaining with time itself. The real challenge isn’t in waking up, but in breaking the cycle and finding a way to rise with the first ring—perhaps with just one alarm, or maybe even none at all. Until then, our alarms will continue to dutifully remind us that morning waits for no one, even if we try to delay it one snooze at a time