JBuzz

8.20 AM

It's a fine day! I've had plenty of sleep, it's not too early in the morning, what could possibly go wrong!

8.45 AM

It's still a fine day, just a bit chilly. Why don't they just turn off the damn sleep-inducing machine :-?

9.00 AM

What is with this room?! It adds a ton of weight to my eyelids. My eyes are open... now they're not... they're open...no, they're not...

 9.30 AM

This is important, concentrate! Why are the lines moving :-? Is it the poor light? No, wait, there are two lines... is it three? Shit, it's just one line (mentally slaps self)

11.00 AM

Ok, that's a colossal assignment. Oh, we're discussing it, great! Yes, you're right (nods vigorously) yeah, right, exactly (nods again... keeps nodding....nods off)

11.30 AM

"Submit the completed assignment tomorrow, thank you"

Zap!

I've taken the liberty to assume that some of us (if not most) have gone through the above described at some regrettable point in time. This is not to say that the sequence of events or the symptoms shown are the same. I would like to extend the generalization from those who actually go off to sleep for a few sweet moments, to those who nod off for a split second and wake with a start (and disbelief); those who nod off and wake up discreetly hoping nobody noticed; those who blink so fast, they could beat a camera shutter; those who watch their dreams spring to life with eyes wide open; and of course, those who ‘look' sleepy and aren't really sleepy J (I didn't say I don't believe that)

Moral of the story: When doubting self, double your caffeine intake

When doubting thy neighbour, nudge him. Pinch him if that doesn't work ;)

Disclaimer: The reader is expected to show discretion while following any advice. The writer takes no responsibility, moral or legal, for any injuries sustained due to pinching or for any side-effects witnessed due to excess intake of caffeine.