Entry # 17 My Alarm Clock

I woke up early, one minute before the alarm clock was set to ring. I love it when that happens, because I get to lie in bed for one more minute before getting up. That’s what I did that morning. I lied for a while, enjoying that minute as much as I could. I had my eyes closed and the sheets covered me from head to toes, waiting for the alarm to ring, but it was taking too long. This was the longest minute I had ever witnessed and I was happy about it.
Then I realized that the alarm was taking too long to ring, so I got the cell phone to see what time was it. Five minutes had gone by. My alarm clock forgot to wake me up, it didn’t ring.
I got out of bed lazily and my daily routine began. I ate breakfast, and then I took a bath. When I got out of the shower, I brushed my teeth carefully not to scratch a cut I had in my inferior gums. I got it by brushing my teeth quickly without care. Even though I tried carefully not to, I did scratch the cut a little bit with my old and cheap toothbrush.
After brushing my teeth I got dressed, picked up my backpack, and left my house yelling: “Goodbye Nurys.”
My car and my chauffer were waiting for me punctually. I realized it had been raining since the streets were wet. I got in my car after saying “Good day” to everyone in my way. Everyone greeted me gently and happily as I did.
I got in my car and set off to school. I looked at my car’s clock and realized I was already late, but, I didn’t care, it was not a big deal as to worry a lot. I just relaxed in my seat and listened to the radio.
The radio was speaking about different soccer news in the sports section. “Hugo Sanchez, Mexico’s Soccer National Team’s former coach was fired this morning because of the team’s poor performance and development during the pre-Olympics, which caused their elimination of the great games held in Beijing this year. “What a pity for Mexico this year, I thought to myself.
After that, an astonishing story made me listen carefully. It said: “Ariel, ‘el burrito’, Ortega. Was yesterday forbidden to be 100 meters near his own children after being accused by his wife of threatening and abusing his children. Apparently and unfortunately, it seems Ariel has retaken his old habit and vice, alcoholism, which causes a great sadness deeply inside, especially for River Plate fans.
I’m not a River Plate fan, but I sure am a passionate soccer fan, so, I did feel pretty sad because of the news. Ariel Ortega is a great soccer player with enormous skill and beautiful faints. It’s a pleasure to watch him play. He’s got a distinct flair, which makes people who enjoy soccer, like I do, be an Ariel Ortega fan.