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Unleashing the Insomniac: A Day in the Life of a Sleepless Dreamer

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.

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  1. 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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