what brings you back to reality?

[katia]

for me it is the evening news.

[The Middle Way]

sharing space with other people. which at worst could lead to something very newsworthy  .

[King Malachite]

Looking down realizing that I don't have anything to grab.

The news on the economy, rising prices, increased crime, and loss of jobs.

Realizing that I have no one to share my bed with at night.

Waking up

Looking at my wallet