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The 12 Stages Of Sleep Deprivation As Told By "Friends"

Human beings always think they are invincible, but I am learning every day that sleep is very important.

Grace Arnold

Nov 13, 2017

Gustavus Adolphus College

The 12 Stages Of Sleep Deprivation As Told By "Friends"

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As human beings, sleep is necessary. I have come to learn this is more and truer as my collegiate career continues. Without sleep, we cannot function from day to day. Simple tasks like making breakfast become a challenge because our senses are impaired. Sleep is even more important as a student-athlete. Without sleep, I cannot do what I need to do in class, much less at practice. So every now and then it is okay to skip that 9:00 AM class and sleep an extra hour. The world will not end, and your body and mind will thank you. Here are the 12 stages of sleep deprivation as told by the cast of "Friends".

1. Denial

Everyone believes, or hopes, he or she is invincible. That is why we brush off the initial signs of lack of sleep because sleep is for the weak.

2. Rubbing your eyes

Okay, so I am starting to feel it now. Maybe, I am not so invincible after all. But if I rub my eyes hard enough the drowsiness will go away, right?

3. Laughing at everything

Alright, I guess I am a little tired. But who could sleep when everything is so funny?

4. Shameless dancing

Sleep or dance party? It's really no contest.

5. Over-excitement

Woah, life is great! I've been awake for over 20 hours, and I am still going strong! Give me a gold medal! I am a superhero! Life is awesome!

6. Weird sh*t

Life is horrible because I dropped my pencil on the ground and I have to bend a whole three feet down to pick it up, ugh!

7. Desperation

I am determined to do anything and everything to stay awake.

8. Cuddles

I want cuddles with my friends, with my family, with my pets. I want all the cuddles!

9. Sheer force of will

All right. I admit it. I am not invincible. I am exhausted.

10. The crash

This couch looks comfortable. I will just lie down and close my eyes for about three days.

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The 12 Stages Of Sleep Deprivation As Told By "Friends"

Human beings always think they are invincible, but I am learning every day that sleep is very important.

1. Denial

2. Rubbing your eyes

3. Laughing at everything

4. Shameless dancing

5. Over-excitement

6. Weird sh*t

7. Desperation

8. Cuddles

9. Sheer force of will

10. The crash

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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

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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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