14 - sleep

I have not gotten much sleep this semester. Or to be more precise, I haven't gotten much sleep since September 2010. My schedule this semester is zany. I have class on Monday nights until 10pm so I don't get home until at least 11pm and then I work all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and spend each evening trying to make a dent in my homework. Add in group meetings and the occasional date or activity and I feel lucky if I can get 6 hours of sleep each night. I like to exercise first thing in the morning and do my best thinking and working between 8am-11am so I get up early to maximize the day. When I do sleep, the stress from the semester makes me toss and turn all night. Last night I went to bed at 9:13pm. I was asleep by 9:14pm. Though I did toss and turn a bit, I slept through the night until 5:23am (no joke - I could be the sunrise's alarm clock). A solid night's sleep does wonders for my disposition and my ability to manage my workload. I am grateful that I got in a solid night's sleep last night so I can face the day with a clear head.