If you didn’t need sleep, what would you do with all the extra time?
Ah, the tantalizing prospect of a life without the tyranny of sleep – a realm where the night extends its arms, not to lull you into slumber, but to embrace the boundless possibilities of a sleepless existence. If I were to bid farewell to the Sandman, what would I do with this surplus of nocturnal hours?
First on the agenda, a rendezvous with the elusive elliptical machine– a dance of endorphins and perspiration that I’ve often yearned to indulge in more frequently. The very thought of a nocturnal exercise spree has my imaginary personal trainer applauding in disbelief. Move over, sedentary habits; the sleepless version of me is about to embark on a fitness odyssey.
Next on the sleepless agenda – a literary escapade through the stacks of unread books that have accumulated like a neglected library in my mind. Oh, the joy of devouring novels, essays, and perhaps a law book or two without the impending threat of drowsy eyelids and the siren call of the pillow. Imagine the enlightenment, the mental gymnastics, and the sheer pleasure of a literary binge without the shadow of impending slumber.
Speaking of law books, the sleepless me contemplates the unthinkable – pursuing a law degree. Because, why not? In this insomnia-induced alternate reality, I’m all for expanding the horizons of my knowledge, even if it means delving into the intricacies of legal jargon. A lawyer by day, a sleepless dreamer by night – a career duality that’s almost poetic.
However, the true essence of a sleepless existence lies in the precious gift of time – time to reconnect, to rekindle, and to revel in the company of friends. The past year has been a test of my connections, often reduced to fleeting digital exchanges. But in the world where sleep is but a distant memory, I’d embrace the opportunity to engage in face-to-face banter, to share secrets illuminated by the glow of city lights or starlit skies.
In this sleepless utopia, friendships become a nocturnal symphony, where laughter echoes through the hours, and shared insights weave a tapestry of camaraderie. No more hurried catch-ups; instead, an endless expanse of time to savor the richness of meaningful connections.
So, there you have it – a sneak peek into the whimsical world of a sleepless dreamer. An insomniac’s delight of exercise, literary feasts, legal musings, and, above all, the precious gift of unhurried friendship.
Categories: Culture, Fitness, identity, mental health, Psychology, society





I would enjoy this nocturnal extravaganza.I would not pursue a Law degree but time for the elliptical and connecting with friends? Absolutely!
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Oh Dear Lord Dear Miriam The
True GOldeN Age The Gift of
Putting People First That
Comes Naturally With
Taking As Many Naps
As You Need Hehe Particularly
Before Visiting the Military Gym
As if i Don’t Take a Nap Within the
Next 5 Minutes my Legs May Feel Like
Lead After a Leading Dance At Walmart
All Last Night
Oh Dear Lord
Until Covid-19 Shut the
Huge Metro ‘Cheers’ Themed
Dance Hall Bar Down i Would Have
Never iMaGiNeD in my 40’s to Spend
The Last 6 Years Until i Reached 60
(298 Dance Nights till 3.12.2020)
Dancing On College Night Including
Spring Break Folks From All Around
The Country And Even Further Still
Oh to Extend the Connections When
Generations Cultures and All Differences
Blend Together in a Dance And Song Allone
And For Folks to Be Filled Yes FeeLeD With
Wonder What Kind of Drug i Was Taking
iN FLiGHT on Terrestrial Dance
Floors Just Wings Oh Dear
Lord from 11 PM until 3 AM
Arriving Home Each Wee Friday
Morning To A Breakfast Prepared by
my Wife Looking Rather Moving Like
‘Fred Sanford’ Getting Out of my Little Honda Civic
Or Shall i say Crawling Out of that Little Blue Thing
Indeed Civic i Became Spreading Joy of Dance And
Song Everywhere i Go Still the Golden Age Indeed
of Putting
People and
The Rest of
Nature
First Every
Where LoVE iN Peace
Breathes the Waves and
Wings of Free so Very Deep Within
Yes so
Wild
And
Free
With SMiLes
Oh to Leave All the Caterpillar
Stumbling Legs Behind the Musty
Cocoon And Become Butterfly So
Naturally High to Return to Best NectarS AGAiN…
Trivia Note: ‘Red Foxx’ ‘Fred’ From ‘Sanford And Son’
Started That Show at Age 50 and Finished at age 55
‘Elizabeth’
i Ain’t Giving
“IT” Up Yet Hehe…
Oops Five Minutes Behind on that Nap..;)
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