This may be the lack of sleep getting the best of me, but these are words I know we all think and feel, especially as the semester comes to a close. If sleep were a person, I'd latch on and never let go. It's not lost on me, how much work I've been able to get done in its absence, but I must admit, I cannot get my mind off of the glorious concept that is a full night sleep. It is an action I cannot wrap my head around, something I took for granted in the summer months. In my state of absolute delusion, I thought of everything I would say to sleep, if that was even possible.
Dear lost friend,
I currently write this in the wee hours of the morning once again, separated from you. We were once so close, and have unfortunately formed a long distance relationship. Between being a full time student, friend, girlfriend, and employee, sleep has become a scheduled 5-hour block of time in my day. We spend more time apart than together, but just know, I think about you every second of everyday.
Leaving you is the absolute worst part of my day, but returning to your warm embrace is always the highlight. Just so you know, I bring you up in every temper tantrum I throw throughout the day, demanding our reunion. I am just so comfortable with you. There is no judgement, even when I wear my llama pajamas. On those rare occasions when we get to spend the whole day together, there's no pressure to do anything but binge watch Netflix.
I can't lie, I am beginning to get very bitter of our inconsistent relationship. Some nights we are good, great in fact, but lately, we have lost sight of each other. I have forgotten what is is like to spend quality time with you, and for that, I am deeply sorry.
I know you are getting jealous of my new best pal coffee, a possessive friend that has been keeping me away from you. We can't keep going on like this, I miss you. Over winter break, just a few weeks away, I vow to spend quality time working on our relationship. There is nothing I miss more than my old friend, and we shall be reunited soon.
Signed,
Yours truly
