open your eyes

it is my humble opinion that sleep is highly overrated. for one, nothing ever happens when you're asleep. i mean, things certainly happen while you're sleeping, but due to your state of partial unconsciousness, you can't possibly be aware of those occurrences. and for another, nothing ever gets accomplished when you're asleep. nobody has ever solved a global economic crisis while they were asleep. nobody has ever composed a heartwrenching poem while they were asleep. nobody has ever changed another person's life while they were asleep. and what's more, sleep is boring. unless you're fortunate enough to recall your dreams the morning after, that is. but i haven't recalled any of my dreams in years. so i reiterate, sleep is boring. i would yawn but i'm already asleep.

"a brave man dreams with his eyes open." - unknown

rapid eye movement and the neverending search for the quintessential dream: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmxyj6iInMc

p.s. the sky was grey. the wind was whipping. the temperatures were numbing. and the teeth were chattering. but the team looked good on day one. and dare i say it but there seems to be something special about this motley crew of seasoned veterans and fresh-faced newbies. stay tuned.

"keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you, too, can become great.” - mark twain