Being Tired Isn't Half Bad as Long as You Have Copius Amounts of Caffeine

The title says it all. I've been awake for well more than 24 hours now. It's not so bad really. I've done this so many times I'm unfortunately used to it. Because my graveyard sleep schedule refuses to let me go to sleep till about six in the morning, it makes things difficult to do things in the morning the next day when I absolutely have to. Usually I just forgo attempting to sleep and just stay up the entire time until I'm done with what I have to. Then I go to sleep for what is usually 2-4 hours then wake up and go to work. Nine times out of ten this has been because of all crap I'm involved in at work. Lots of classes paid by the company so my application can sparkle career and school-wise. Recently, it's been instructor certifications so I can teach BLS/ACLS/PALS. This morning happened to be that case.

The first hour or two of work is usually the roughest part of the day. Staying awake for about 36 hours then sleeping for 3 hours can take its toll on your mood. It takes me a while to loosen up and wake up. Luckily today there was a good crew at work so it was easy for me to wake up and get with the program. I catch my 2nd wind and do fantastic for about 3 hours then I crash and burn. This is usually followed with a large abundance of kidney-debilitating energy drinks. Then by the traditional junk food (I stress eat when I'm exhausted and tired.) At about 3 in the morning, which happens to be the current time, I crash again. I then debate whether or not to open up another energy drink. Usually I don't in fear that it's too close to my bed time and I would be up all night long. I favored in not drinking my second drink though it would probably do me a lot of good.

Thursday I interview for a volunteer research position. I'm not sure yet what the research entails, but I imagine it will be pretty lame for a while. Probably something stupid like sorting papers and cleaning the toilets of rich burnt out doctors. Alas, I cannot write anymore. I need to keep my mind occupied elsewhere so I do not fall asleep. I have already grown bored of writing about this boring story.

Until next time kids.