S is for Sleep

This post is a no brainer. Ask anyone: I am like a baby--I love to eat and to sleep. In fact, I would say I most resemble a baby or a big brown bear. Truly, my best days are those where I get to have fabulous meals and fabulous naps. Is there a better life? I don't think so. Unfortuneately, contrary to my love, though I get plenty of food, I do not get as much sleep. I used to average 5-6 hours of sleep a night. It got so bad that I actually started to nod off while driving, while talking, while cooking. I just couldn't stay awake. So, I went to a sleep specialist and after a lot of testing and time, he said, "you just need more sleep." Wow...really? Yes, really. So, here I am, two years later, still tired, still loving sleep, and thankfully I'm finally getting more. I've gotten to the point where sleep is a priority over grading papers and doing housework...consequently, neither of those things gets as much attention as it needs to, but I digress.

If you are like me, and you need more sleep and you're not getting it, all I can offer is this: get thee to bed! It works. I've been happier, healthier, and younger looking. Today was the first morning I woke up and when I looked in the mirror I didn't see circles under my eyes. I think they're finally going away! And I thought they were permanent...I'm glad I was wrong.

So here's to sleep!