I opened my eyes to a gentle glow seeping through the window curtains, signalling the start of a new day. Blinking away the remnants of sleep, I focused on the wall clock and was surprised to see that it was already 9am. How had I managed to sleep in for so long? Shaking off the lingering drowsiness, I forced myself to sit up on the edge of the bed.

An urge to freshen up and start the day surged through me, prompting me to head to the bathroom for a quick shower. The warm water poured over me, ...