People are always talking about this thing they do every day. It's
supposed to be really good for you; allows your brain to rest, resets your
body, and all that jazz. I guess it's something that you're supposed to do, but
the word is so foreign to me. Tell me if you've heard of it: Sleep.
Say it with me: Sleeeeeep. I say it and the word freaks me out. The "sl"
sounds add a funny feeling to my mouth and the long "e" makes me feel
like I'm giving the world an awkward smile. And, then there's the
"p." So short, sweet and to the point, that "puh" sound.
What an odd word.
So, what is sleep?
Well, according to Google, sleep is "a condition of body and mind such as that which
typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is
relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and
consciousness practically suspended."
I'm going to be completely honest, I'm so tired
that I didn't even read the entire definition.
Here's my problem, I have completely forgotten
about the word sleep. Why? Well, not because I haven't been
tired. I'm tired. all. the. time. Every night this week I've tucked myself
under my covers, said my prayers, and closed my eyes. But, as soon as I begin
to fall into a deep slumber, my brain decides to turn on, my eyes open, and I'm
suddenly wide awake. Why? Well, probably because I have wayyyy
too much on my mind. What's on
your mind that could possibly be so important that you don't sleep? Let me
tell you. School, life, and let's be honest, food. My life is consumed by so
many projects, assignments, readings, labs, problems, people, yada, yada, feel
sorry for me, whiney stuff.
Well, Emily, why are you writing right now
instead of taking a nap?
Funny story, although I'm sitting on my bed in
my pajamas at 2:11 pm on a Friday after sleeping in hour and a
half increments for the last week, I CAN'T SLE-zzzzz....
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