i have gotten a lot better about this, but i used to have to read for like an hour before i went to sleep, or i was unable to doze off. sometimes, however, i’ll get really into a book, just before bed and not want to sleep, so i’ll stay up “just a bit” and read more of it.. the last time this happened, i was reading ‘the cuckoo’s egg’ by cliff stoll – it’s a real-life tale of capturing a cracker. it’s a very compelling read. this weekend i picked up the 5th harry potter and started it, and when i started to read last night at around 10pm, i was at about page 500 or so (the book is ~860 pages).. and before i knew it, it was 1am and i was finished it. i dozed off immediately when i went to bed, but was plagued by potter dreams all night. i don’t usually dream, or if i do, i don’t remember them. oh well, i’m a little tired this morning, but not really any the worse for wear. yay for caffeine.

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