This week has seemed really difficult, and I can't really come up with a reason why. Sales have been good, thanks to my awesome new employee, I've been able to take the occasional break and go swimming and actually get some sun, and I've gotten quite a bit done.
But I've still been feeling rundown and, after 10 PM, I've been so exhausted that I can't even come up with a good post. I'll usually try to work on one while I'm working and finally just publish something, then go to bed around 1-2 AM.
Last night, though, I decided to do a little experiment. I went to bed at 9. And when I woke up at 7 this morning, after 10 hours of sleep, it's amazing how much better everything is! Even sitting down and writing a post is much easier.
So, after this empirical study, we've learned a valuable lesson: 5 hours of sleep might not be enough to function at 100%.
I should get a fuckin' Nobel Prize for that one.
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If I had 10 hours of sleep in a row I think I'd solidify. I wouldn't dare!
Comments by RW
THIS is the result of a good night's sleep??
Comments by Miss Britt
For almost 13 years, I slept 2 hours a night. I got a lot done during that time, but I wouldn't say those were optimal conditions.
I used to think sleep was a waste of time. Now I appreciate sleep, and miss it when it's not around.
Oh do I miss it now.
Comments by Mike
I have sensed you need a break. Plus, I think Britt is drugging your Diet Coke.
Comments by Mr. Fabulous
You should apply for a grant. I hear they'll give them out for anything nowadays.
Comments by Squeaky Wheel
At least the little drawing of you looks much happier. I was very concerned with the expression on the little guy yesterday!
See, sleep is good. Sleep is your friend. Just like wine!
Comments by Trish
So, does this mean you are not pregnant then?
Comments by DeannaBanana
I find that I'm at my best when I stay up for several days at a time and then crash for 48 hours.
Comments by Mist 1
Really? I've been averaging about 5 hours of sleep for quite a while now and it seems to be working out better for me. Maybe we're trading universes.
Comments by Poppy
Hmmm... so where is the good post that was much easier to write after 10 hours of sleep?
Comments by Amy
I can't promise you a Nobel Prize, though you do deserve it... Would fondling my boobs make up for it? Sorta?
Comments by DutchBitch
Did I just waste 30 seconds on that?
Comments by Robin
yeah, rest is imperative. eight or nine hours is optimum. YOU NEED TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, M'LORD
Comments by Crys
Wow, it's amazing what kind of post we get when you're rested.
Comments by Tracy Lynn
I am posting a comment without a URL... I'm a freakin' rebel!!!
Comments by Amy
I had one of those run down weeks last week. It was terrible. I slept nearly all last weekend... maybe it was the week before... I don't remember because, like you, I have slept since then. But this week turned out pretty awesome. We got over $300,000 a year extra in by snagging some of those grants "they give them out for anything nowadays." and I was nominated for the 2007 Okie Blog Awards. Well... it was awesome for me anyway.
Comments by cris
So, no reply on the comments? I guess you're researching "sleeping during the day". ;-)
Comments by Mike
Comments by Crazy Lady in Vegas
Well done, Avi. I'll be sure to notify the committee.
Comments by Dragon
RW, I wouldn't want to do it regularly, but it sure was nice last night.
Britt, no, this is the explanation of that which will result from a good night's sleep. The result will come later. Unless I'm too tired.
Mike, I don't know how you functioned for that long.
Mr. Fabulous, no wonder she keeps going to get me a "pop"!
Squeaky, and this is definitely more than just "anything", right? Right??!!
Trish, oh, I have plenty of whine, can't you tell?
Deanna, apparently not. Phew!
Mist, I should try that.
Poppy, well, I think that even with one night of 10, I still average 5 hours a night.
Amy, in two weeks.
DB, boobs are better than a Nobel Prize anyday.
Robin, yup. Haha!
Crystal, I don't think I can sleep 8 every night, but maybe I'll start throwing one long sleep a week in there.
Tracy, I know, it's like magic!
Amy, look at you - so anti-establishment!
Cris, congratulations on your nomination.
Mike, I was in the pool.
Crazy Lady, 11 hours a week sounds about right.
Dragon, good. Let me know what they have to say.
Comments by Avitable
Ten hours of sleep? In a row? Like, all at once? A number more than nine and less than eleven? We're talking about sleep, right?
Comments by BOSSY
You catch on fast.
Comments by Sarcastica
I so agreee with you, and like you - it only took me half my life to figure it out! Rest in Peace... wait... well, you know what I mean! :)
Comments by Sybil Law
Bossy, one of the benefits of not having children!
Sarcastica, I is smrt.
Sybil, half your life? You mean you know when you're going to die?
Comments by Avitable