Thankful Thursday | Sleep

Obelix can sleep anywhere, in any position.

I used to be able to sleep anywhere, in any position,

but not anymore.

Lately, my body has been acting up.

I haven't exactly been good to it staying up all night

for both the American presidential election,

and then a couple of days later for my birthday sleepover.

Almost a year ago I had 2-3 weeks where I couldn't sleep.

I couldn't function properly, because I didn't get any sleep at night,

but no matter how tired I was I just couldn't sleep.

It was because of stress.

These days it's sort of returning, this whole not-being-able-to-sleep-thing.

It's horrible.

I'm really tired all day, 

but when I finally get to go to sleep at night I can't.

Yesterday I finally feel asleep almost right away.

I really needed it too.

So much that I overslept this morning, 

even though I had a late class.

I take sleep for granted a lot, but sometimes being able to sleep

isn't just a necessity - it's a blessing,

and today I'm really thankful that I could sleep last night.

- Lea Binta