Post Fall Break

Fall break ended up being just what I needed. With a nice little break from school, I was relieved of stress and focused on finishing the semester off right. The first couple days back from fall break have been a bit rough because of the lack of sleep I had over the break. As I prepare for the last half of the semester, I look to get back on my regular sleeping schedule I put myself on before the break.

Manhole 69

This short story really sparked my interest. At the beginning of the semester we were asked the question on whether or not we would give up the ability to sleep. Manhole 69 really had me second guess my original answer. After learning more about sleep in our class and reading this short story, I have learned how important sleep really is and the thought of going sleepless is freighting. The story shows two different views on sleepless nights and I have to say that the negative effects that sleepless nights outweigh the positive effects.

J. G. Ballard, “Manhole 69,” 

Fall Break!

The week leading into fall break was very restless. I was beyond excited to travel out of Plainview to take a break from school, but also very stressed about the upcoming work that has to be done. Getting in sleep is tough, because I am either eager for the weekend to come or I am trying to get some last minute studying in before the weekend come. I think this break is going to help me clear my mind and buckle up for the last part of this semester. Besides the past few days, my sleeping patterns haven't been so random. I'm hoping that coming back from the break, I am able to continue this regular sleeping schedule I have put myself on.

Midterm

This class has exceeded my expectations thus far. Coming into this class I was not expecting to study such a vast variety of sleep and the effects that sleep can have on someone. The topic that intrigued me the most was students and sleep. In my opinion, students are effected the most by sleep because of how much society emphasizes the importance of school before a successful career. If I were to pick a topic for my research paper right now it would most likely involve students and sleep.