The Midnight Bloom: When My Brain Decides Night is the New Day
The hum of the city outside my Toronto window fades into a gentler murmur. The world around me is settling into the quiet embrace of night. And me? Well, my brain has just decided it’s time for the party to start. Insomnia and I are old acquaintances, but lately, it feels like we've become inseparable roommates. There's a frustrating irony to it all. During the day, when deadlines loom and tasks pile up, my mind feels like a sleepy sloth. But as soon as the last sliver of sunlight dips below the horizon, it’s like a switch flips. Suddenly, ideas are buzzing, curiosity is piqued, and a restless energy takes hold. Sleep? What’s sleep? My nights have become a patchwork of quiet activities, a desperate attempt to channel this nocturnal energy and maybe, just maybe, lull myself into some semblance of rest. One of my go-to escapes is the digital realm. My favorite games, the ones I rarely have enough focused time for during the day, become my companions in the wee hours. There's...
