When Sleep Prevails

You know, it's funny.  Sleep was something my parents always harped on, saying it was vital that I, as a student, slept. 

Silly parents, what do they know?  Sleep was for "old" people.  We, the young and up-and-coming generation, were meant to "live on" and "prosper"!  Not sleep.  There is not accomplishment in sleep - only staying in one place.  That didn't see fun OR productive.

....and then I hit 25 years old.  Suddenly, sleep started sounding more enjoyable!  I had passed the college stay where I had racked up my "late night weekend parties" and all-nighters, and I felt that maybe now, sleep was worth considering.  If a good event came along or a fun night out with friends found the early morning hours, that's okay!  It just wasn't the EVERY WEEKEND occurrence it had once been.

....and now a few more years have passed.  WOAH.  Once you hit 27/28, let me tell you, that bed looks A-MAAAAAAZING!!!!  You almost wonder how you neglected it for so long.  It's cushy, comfy, warm, and oh so inviting.  "No one" emails you while you're sleeping, "no one" calls, and "no one" needs you.  (yes, those are all in quotes because the reality is that people often still do all of those things, but when you're sleeping, you really just don't care!)  In fact, you find that there are times when you actually opt-out of events just so you can go to sleep (gasp! breathe. take a moment. let it soak in....I know, this is astonishing)

And now I look at my dad and people my parents' age and see them up and out at the wine bar, having people over, and going to late night dinners til past 11 and even midnight!  How do they do it?!  If at 27 I'm already enjoying sleep so much, my goodness, I thought by 50/60 I'd be in bed half the day!  Apparently, however, I'm quite mistaken!  The "empty nester" generation seems to regain their stamina!  Unbelievable.  How incredibly irresponsible of them.  They used to harp at me and now just look at them.

*sigh*  if only I weren't so tired.  I might draw out this argument longer.

For now.  Off to bed.  You know, I even enjoyed that extra hour of sleep because of daylight savings time! More time for sleeping!!!  ....and who knows, maybe I too will be able to make those late night appearances when my age doubles. For now....night night!