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10 Truths Every Light Sleeper Knows All Too Well

Believe me, I need my beauty sleep more than anyone else.

Bryanne Sanchez

Dec 24, 2018

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I was always the friend who was the last to fall asleep at sleepovers.

Thankfully, this meant I was never pranked, but it also meant I could sometimes be grouchy in the morning because I'd had way less sleep than everyone else.

Why?

I've finally attributed my morning grouchiness and inability to fall asleep to the fact that I am simply a light sleeper.

I admit this thought came to me late at night while I was lying in bed trying to fall asleep...

1. Dark circles shouldn't be a thing.

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Being a light sleeper means you definitely don't always get a full night's rest. These dark circles under your eyes are proof that the struggle is real.

2. Every. Single. Noise. Wakes you up.

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There are reasons why you can't sleep: a neighbor's lawnmower, a dog barking, the fan's whirring, or faint music from another room. I will never take silence for granted.

3. Alarms are your best friend.

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Are you setting multiple alarms in case you don't hear one/can't wake up? Light sleepers have no need to do that! I jump every morning as my phone plays a Taylor Swift song at 7 a.m.

4. You've never fallen asleep during a movie.

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It's true, I can only think of two instances when I've drifted off during a late night movie. I just get so engrossed in what I'm watching and the setting is all wrong for sleeping anyways.

5. You are a night owl.

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Forget mornings. I'm most productive and alert at night! It's better for me to wait until everything settles down at nighttime so it'll be easier for me to fall asleep.

6. Overthinking will be the death of you.

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While waiting to fall asleep at night, I can't help but wonder why we still say "hang up" the phone, when Taylor Swift will get married, and how much it would cost to invent my own flavor of ice cream.

7. Naps are your best friend.

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Naps are crucial, because you make up for some of the sleep you lost out on during the previous night!

8. You can't get comfortable while lying in bed.

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"Maybe if I sleep on this side I'll fall asleep. Hmm, no, must be this side. Well, I guess I'll just turn back to where I started."

9. It doesn't take much to wake you up.

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I have to physically shake my best friends Kylee and EJ if I want them to wake up. On the other hand, if someone were to say, "Wake up Bryanne" or tap my shoulder, I'd jump up in a heartbeat.

10. Lights seriously suck.

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It's a miracle if I can fall asleep while the lights are on. I could never live in Alaska when it's sunny nearly 24/7.

I'm sure if I was super exhausted, none of these trivial things would matter and I'd be able to fall asleep just fine, but until then, I know the pains of being a light sleeper.

And now, I'm off to bed!

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For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

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10 Truths Every Light Sleeper Knows All Too Well

Believe me, I need my beauty sleep more than anyone else.

1. Dark circles shouldn't be a thing.

2. Every. Single. Noise. Wakes you up.

3. Alarms are your best friend.

4. You've never fallen asleep during a movie.

5. You are a night owl.

6. Overthinking will be the death of you.

7. Naps are your best friend.

8. You can't get comfortable while lying in bed.

9. It doesn't take much to wake you up.

10. Lights seriously suck.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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