However, this isn't what makes sleep so special for me. I have never thought of myself as exceedingly talented (except for my uncanny ability to look good), but my internal clock never ceases to astound me. Whether it means getting up in time for school, taking a nap before dinner, or even taking a catnap during free period, I always manage to wake up right before the bell rings, or when something interesting is happening. I guess I just have a very observant subconscious.
One of the most disappointing realizations in my life thus far is probably how unappreciated sleep is. I mean yeah, people sleep at night, and complain about getting up early for school, but many of them would wake up early anyway. And some people even have the nerve to complain about sleep. "I slept in too late", they moan, "now I 'll be late for my meeting/class/practice!" Come on now, guys. Obviously you needed the extra sleep, or you would have woken up earlier. Its your own fault for not sleeping enough when you had the time. I mean, if sleep is necessary to function properly day after day, its only logical that people should try and get more of it. Due to the general public's basic disregard to the joys of sleep, I shall proceed to share my top 5 sleeping places, in hopes that somebody will soon share my feelings. May you use this information well.
1. My bed!
-obviously. This is the first place I go after eating dinner, and I usually don't leave it until homework time begins at around 9 or 10.
2. The lounge.
- specifically, a certain corner of the couch. I recently came across this delightful spot thanks to a wonderful friend of mine, and love it!
3. On other people.
- no. not like that. But people are usually really comfy! And they might wake you up if theres a fire or something.
4. The benches on the third floor of Uni.
- I just rediscovered these old friends of mine, and have taken advantage of them many times in my 3.5 years at Uni. Plus, it looks cool when the bell rings and you roll off them smoothly.
5. My dining room table.
- I know that sounds weird, but its actually pretty nice. And it annoys my brother, which is another benefit!
Before I finish, I would like to make one last observance about sleep. Sleep is so awesome, even the word sounds cool. SLEEEEEEEPP. SLLLLLLLLEEEEEP. SSSSSSSSSSLEEEEEEEEEEPPPP! yeah. try it.
I can't believe no one has commented yet on this insightful and persuasive post. I'm totally with you, Ezra! Sleep is highly underrated in our culture, despite all the lip service it gets. Though I'm not a big fan of daytime sleeping (lacking your excellent internal alarm clock, I usually sleep too long and wind up feeling groggy), I try my best to get my eight hours at night. I don't always succeed, but that's my goal. And I've recently discovered the joys of the "power rest," a great alternative to cat napping for those of us who can't take short naps. Ten or fifteen minutes prone with eyes closed can be very restorative, even if I don't actually snooze.
ReplyDeleteThis is pretty funny. And the pile of $20 bills as the background just adds to the hilarity. I too sleep in weird places around the house to annoy my brothers. My favorite point on your list? #3. Also, this post made me realize that you will love nothing as much as Ezra loves sleep. Nothing.
ReplyDeleteJust watched you sleep :]. I like to sleep when I get home for about 30 minutes, just saying.
ReplyDeleteYou know what's better than regular sleep? Sleeping when you're sick and you just had some NyQuil. It's amazing. I'm about to do it in a few minutes. You have amazing dreams like its raining $20 bills or something (of course you already knew that).
ReplyDeleteSleep is awesome. I just wish the days were longer so that I could sleep a lot AND get everything I want to get done, done.
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