What is sleep? I mean the good kind of question of sleep not the ‘I stay up until 5am,
team no sleep, what is sleep” type of question. Sleep to me is the best thing in the world even though I don't get enough of it. I tend to procrastinate on sleep. It's a love hate relationship. Sleep can be many definitions both good and bad. The actual definition of sleep is a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. What it means to me is that you can come home after a long day and sleep without worrying about your problems, not feel any pain both physically and emotionally, relax, and finally be at peace. Especially when you sleep in a cold room. It is the best feeling ever. I love sleeping.
Sleep is something every human strives to get on a day to day basis. It has the power to uplift spirits. Personally sleep is my right hand if I don't get enough of it, my entire day will be inflicted. We need to get sleep not only because it's amazing but because we need to take care of our bodies especially since we're younger. We are always staying up and it causes us not want to wake up for school early in the morning. Teenagers nowadays just don't get enough sleep. There would be times where my sleeping schedule would be terrible because I would stay up doing homework or be on social media. I'm still in this habit. Back when I was little I hated taking naps
team no sleep, what is sleep” type of question. Sleep to me is the best thing in the world even though I don't get enough of it. I tend to procrastinate on sleep. It's a love hate relationship. Sleep can be many definitions both good and bad. The actual definition of sleep is a condition of body and mind such as that which typically recurs for several hours every night, in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended. What it means to me is that you can come home after a long day and sleep without worrying about your problems, not feel any pain both physically and emotionally, relax, and finally be at peace. Especially when you sleep in a cold room. It is the best feeling ever. I love sleeping.
Sleep is something every human strives to get on a day to day basis. It has the power to uplift spirits. Personally sleep is my right hand if I don't get enough of it, my entire day will be inflicted. We need to get sleep not only because it's amazing but because we need to take care of our bodies especially since we're younger. We are always staying up and it causes us not want to wake up for school early in the morning. Teenagers nowadays just don't get enough sleep. There would be times where my sleeping schedule would be terrible because I would stay up doing homework or be on social media. I'm still in this habit. Back when I was little I hated taking naps
but now that I'm older after a long day of school I come home and sleep. It makes me feel
rejuvenated and not so lazy to do my homework. Sleep gives me a sense of security and comfort.
It's the only way to escape from the harsh reality in this world and my everyday problems. I don't
have to worry about anything and I wake up with less stress than what I had before. It's like if
you're dead but dead without responsibilities and the thinking. We are constantly dreaming. We
have scary dreams and amazing dreams. They always leave me hidden messages and they take
me to a different world. When you are sleeping your spirit leaves your body and it's like if it's in
its own little place, a place at peace in its own little magical world.
In conclusion, sleep is a very important thing. It's good for your health and also an escape from reality. We need to get our 8 hours of sleep or get enough sleep because then when we are older we are gonna look old and out of shape. Sleep is my best friend even though I don't like it sometimes. “I'm so good at sleeping I can do it with my eyes closed.”
In conclusion, sleep is a very important thing. It's good for your health and also an escape from reality. We need to get our 8 hours of sleep or get enough sleep because then when we are older we are gonna look old and out of shape. Sleep is my best friend even though I don't like it sometimes. “I'm so good at sleeping I can do it with my eyes closed.”
Your definition of sleep is extremely relatable. Your use of real life examples paints a good picture of what the word sleep truly means to you and how much it can relate to other students, and those lacking sleep who look at it as a safe haven.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading the way you incorporated your experiences with sleep and the power it has to temporary blank reality and go into a trance of bliss.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you incorporated sleeping with dreaming, and how relatable when it says that teenagers don't get enough sleep and they don't do much dreaming, but when we were little, we didn't want to do much. I found it interesting that you pointed out that we do dream scary dreams, but we can still relax and appreciate them. -Tiffany Soetojo
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your abstract idea on sleep. I can relate to sleeping in a cold room because that is the best way to sleep right after school and practice. I liked the many details of sleep you included in this abstract, keep up the sleep.-Giancarlo G
ReplyDeleteI agree that sleeping is the best thing in the world, both for our health and an escape from reality. Most days after coming home from school, I take a half hour to an hour nap to refresh my mind and relieve stress that builds up throughout the day. - Brandon Porter
ReplyDeleteGreat Great job! Sleep is also my best friend and I too don't get enough of it. Everything you said is so true and can relate. I also thought ending the piece with a funny quote was very clever. Keep up the good work!-Jesse James Jauregui
ReplyDeleteYour perspective on sleep is something that most teens our age can relate to, and I applaud the way you defined it as something we use "to escape from the harsh reality of the world" . I also appreciate how you used your own experiences to show what sleep means to you. Nice work ! -Hannah Espejo
ReplyDeleteI love that you wrote about something that anyone can relate too. It was entertaining and your use of religion of the word sleep continued to being the reader back to th central point. As I was reading I was reflecting on my own sleeping patterns and what it means to me. I think you hit it out of the park.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your story, and it is something that many of us can relate to. I also liked how you went from the literal definition of sleep to a more abstract idea of it and to dreams. Your connection to teenagers today was also very good, and again something that I can relate to. Good job! -Daniel Recinos
ReplyDeleteI love how you incorporated the denotation of sleep as well as your personal connotation with sleep. I like the idea you brought up how sleep helps you "escape" and i wish you would've elaborated a little more on that but overall, a great piece!
ReplyDeleteI love how you incorporated both the denotation of sleep as well as your personal connotation to sleep. I like how you incorporated the idea of how sleep helps you escape the world. I wish you would've elaborated on that concept a little more but overall, a great piece!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing!! I really love how you made the story about sleep. You're so right about how when we were little, most little kids didn't enjoy taking naps and now being older, I always look forward to taking nap or sleeping early. I really liked how you made a story that most teenagers can relate and how we try to manage it.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea and definition of sleep you made, because it relates to me in so many ways. That comparison that sleep correlates with stress relief and motivation. The last sentence gave the story a good sense of humor. - Anthony Morales
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how sleep is this universal good. This writing really encompasses the fact that sleep really serves as a type of temporary cessation from the real world and all the headaches and bruises it can cause. It paints such a fanatical description of this idea that it feels as though sleep is some clandestine key to happiness. Your usage of relatable experiences, captivating imagery and passionate tone ensure this.
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Everything you wrote about sleep was so relatable. The part of your story that resounded with me most was when you were talking about how as children, we didn't like sleep. It's really ironic. As children, we didn't appreciate nap time. Hearing our parents say, "Bed time!" was the worst. Now, I would gladly go to bed at 8pm and call it a day. The irony is so real it's almost funny to me.
ReplyDeleteI agree sleep is very amazing, but I always found it a mystery as to why we dream while we sleep. I know we as humans need sleep to rest our bodies, but why do we dream? Our brain keeps busy while we dream of stories and thoughts but is it really a necessity?
ReplyDeleteI really thought your story was very interesting because I am very fascinated with sleep and dreams. Everyone sleeps but it's a mystery in a way. Sleeping is amazing and your perspective on sleep is very relatable with naps and what not. Great story
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Your concept of sleep is spot on. The way you highlighted how sleep is a bridge from reality to imagination was exceptional. It allowed for anyone who read the piece to relate to it personally as I did. Fantastic job. - Gianni Castro
ReplyDeleteYour idea of sleep enlightens me. As someone who has a love/hate relationship, it's interesting to see your perspective of it. I love sleep because it nourishes my body, but I hate it because you aren't truly living while sleeping. I took pleasure in viewing the idea of sleep from your perspective.
ReplyDeleteThis story was so relatable. I love how you started out describing sleep and the definition and meanings of it and then make the personal connection to yourself and began to tell your story. This idea is something that almost every teenager can relate to and it was nice to be able to see it in words. I also really liked how you described dreams as being their own separate world your spirit travels to.
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I found that this was a very insightful piece of writing I never have looked at sleep in such depth. I love that you give the actual definition of sleep and what our bodies do well we are in it but also you gave your opinion as to how are you See sleep to be.
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I like your abstract idea of sleep, cause its relatable. As we grow we lack sleep due to our everyday problems, homework, responsibilities, but sleep is the time where we get to have time to ourselves and just take a step back from life. I too take naps whenever i have the time to and I truly love sleeping its one of my passions in life.
ReplyDeleteI can completely relate! The way you explained sleep and our dreams is just the way I pictured it. Great piece! -Alanah Arteaga
ReplyDeleteOkay, first of all, this is so relatable and funny, especially for high school students. Who doesn't love sleep? I enjoyed how you put both the technical definition of sleep and your personal definition of sleep, and you expanded on your own relationship with sleep and the consequences of not getting enough of it. -Fatima J.
ReplyDeleteI can relate to this story in every way! I loved how you mentioned that it was an escape away from your everyday problems because that's exactly how I view sleep as. I am completely convinced that I am not the only one with the same mindset in this world.--Juan Zermeno
ReplyDeleteVery relatable! Who doesn't love sleep? I liked that you pointed out that teenagers need more sleep, very true.
ReplyDeleteI relate to your definition of sleep, in the way of it as an escape of reality. I enjoyed this piece and how you went into depth about sleep instead of being vague about it. - Natalee D
ReplyDeleteThe way you described sleep is very relatable for the everyday teenager. Every being needs sleep as it is an essential function for everyday life. I admire how you are able to come home from school and sleep because I do not have the ability to do so due to large amounts of homework. Like you, social media and homework has caused me to ruined my sleep schedule.
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Amazing work! I love how you stated a literal definition of sleep and then proceeded to share your personal interpretation on it. I can definitely relate to this piece as a teenager who doesn't get hardly any sleep and survives off of naps. Thank you for sharing.
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I love how you took sleep and explained your relationship with it as well as giving it such a powerful name as saying it's an escape from reality; a safe place. It is sleep is probably the best and worst thing because of how you feel when it is over. Great job with those denotations!
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The first sentence is so relatable, I feel attacked. I really enjoyed reading this because I see so much of myself in your words. Seems like we can never get enough sleep! I especially liked how the focus transitioned from the literal definition of sleep to something more philosophical and symbolic. Sleep is a journey, whether good or bad. A way to escape reality, even for just a fleeting moment. - Shane Njoloma
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