As you can tell from a new interview with Parade magazine, life is pretty good for Zac Efron.

Talking to the publication, the adorable actor dishes on his upcoming movie; his lovely girlfriend; and the unique way he wakes up each morning. Who needs coffee when you have a pool?!?

On choosing Charlie St. Cloud: "Every once in awhile, you read a script and you get that special feeling in your gut. I was touched by what the character, Charlie, goes through, and I thought it was a story worth sharing. And the fact that I have a little brother myself gave it a lot of resonance."

On how he starts each day: "The first thing I do every morning is cannonball into the pool. It’s the best way to wake up.”

On Vanessa Hudgens: "The song ‘Out Tonight’ is Vanessa in a nutshell - she loves to have fun. She’s a good partner in crime."

On his love of music: "I always have music on. The other day, I found out my biggest expense isn’t electricity or gas - it’s iTunes. I spend way too much on music, movies, apps, and games. I’ve got to get that under control."