morning ritual

I'm trying to be an early bird. it's really hard for me to get out of my bed in the morning. that's why i'm practicing some morning ritual  activities so that i can overcome my being so sleepy! So today i went for a walk at 8 a.m. after having my special ambrosial breakfast ( i think i need to do a post on Persian breakfast)! the weather was awesome...i could feel the smell of Norooz (Persians' new year). as a matter of fact, it'll be Norooz in two months and i'm really excited about it. the city is crowded these days. people are getting ready for the new year. what i really love about Norooz is the shopping. i mean buying lots of new clothes and yummy goodies... i'm gonna post more about Norooz and our traditions when its time arrives.
have you ever heard about Norooz before and all its wonderful traditions?
xoxo
shamim