COLUMN: Journal of an insomniac
Some people suffer from hay fever (so do I for that matter) and some suffer from obsessive compulsive behaviors – but for me, it is all about insomnia. So here is a glimpse into the journal of a certified insomniac.
Midnight: I am sitting here wondering what I should do next. I just finished reading the entire works of Shakespeare even though I only needed to read “Othello.” I guess I was a little overzealous. Oops.
1:15 a.m.: Ok, I just discovered the paint on my ceiling makes really cool shapes. I have a tree house full of dogs. I am not sure how the hell they got in the tree, but they seem to like it up there. I also found three different faces. They look sort of like a bad Van Gogh, but hey, who am I to criticize ceiling art at this time in the morning?
2:26 a.m.: I just discovered that I have new roommates in The Sims computer game. This is OK. I was getting bored by myself. At least I now have someone to play with. I don’t know if we are really going to get along, but as long as they keep laughing then I am happy they moved in. If that burglar comes back though I am going to be a little upset.
3:00 a.m.: Party of Five time. I am so excited. I don’t think I have missed an episode for the past two months. This is just starting to get good. So far, I think I have seen about three of the six seasons. It is a good thing. I would go to eat at their restaraunt. I think it looks like a hip place. I have often thought of drinking myself to sleep, but I don’t want to be Bailey. And Charlie dealing with cancer has been a very heart-wrenching topic. Some families have all the problems. And Claudia dealing with her gay violin teacher was just one story line that kept this whole show interesting.
5:09 a.m.: God is punishing me for all of my transgressions. I am certain there is no other answer. My upstairs neighbour just got up to get in the shower and go to woooooooo………
Justin Berry is acertified insomniac andforced fan of Party of Five. Comments can be sent to Justinsb26@yahoo.com