Sleepless

How is it that when one wants to sleep, they cannot - but when one absolutely, should not, needs to stay awake wants to stay up, they fall asleep. 

Now, normally I have no problem falling asleep. I can fall asleep anywhere - in the car, sitting in a chair, in the movies - literally, anywhere. And I often do fall asleep. It seems as if it can't be helped. 

However, I need to be asleep right now. I have school and loads of work to do, which I had planned on finishing first thing in the morning. Doesn't look too good for me right now 😔 I can't fall asleep. 

Oh, I'm sure if I really tried, I could. But my mind is racing and I'm exhausted, but awake. So, why?? What is making my mind so awake? 

Maybe it's the possibility of my niece coming home from the hospital, or my twin nephews eagerly waiting for their "gotcha" day. Or, maybe that my birthday looms near. What will the next year of my life bring? I'm hoping that it will bring the finishing of my book(s) and the courage to publish. 

Or, is my mind racing because I miss people? The next book keeps playing out in my mind... Or am I just being finicky and not sleeping just to not sleep. 

I don't know... And right now, I'm okay with it. I will just be tired tomorrow, because obviously something was important enough to keep me awake. 

Though now, I'm going to turn off my lamp, and think. Maybe I'll fall asleep. Who knows? 

- Sleepless 

And just because I saw this and adored...