Back in school, there was this girl I admire so much. Her classy style of dressing and stern demeanour made her unapproachable. She carried herself shoulder high, becoming a cynosure of all eyes as she walked into the lecture hall. I have been seeking the opportunity to speak to her in person. Alas, the moment lectures are over, she suddenly disappears into thin air, never to be seen until the next lecture period comes up..She was hardly around to interact with her colleagues.
Luck fell on me on a very Thursday. We were all waiting for the lecturer to observe her teaching period. Thankfully, she was seated just beside me. That afforded me the chance to step up to her and start up my conversation. Thankfully, she wasn't occupied. Courageously, I neared her, though being bold enough to take whatever her reaction would be
'Hello!' I greeted
'Hi' she responded.
She responded indifferently. I wasn't surprised. In fact , I summoned more courage to proceed. The intent was just to talk to her before the female lecturer comes around.
I introduced myself. "My name is Benedict, a student of mechanical engineering'
'I'm Justina'. She took a look at me. I must admit I was intimidated at first but summoned the courage to look her in the eye. 'I'm a student of Industrial Physics'
'Interesting!' At this point, I felt I was okay establishing a conversation with her. I began reading my course material in preparation for the lecture. To my utter surprise, you mentioned my name!
'Benedict', smiling at me, 'It's seems you enjoy reading'
I look at her in shock but changed in countenance. "Of course, yes'.
'That's hobby, right?'' she asked, waiting for my honest answer.
'Reading and I are inseparable!'
'Interesting I iike those who are serious with their studies!'
'Thank you. I appreciate your compliment' I said. I couldn't imagine the bubbles of delight welling up in me. I summoned the courage to ask her.
'What's your hobby, Jusina?'
In one word,.she answered: 'sleeping'.
I was shocked beyond thought. I have never, in my then 21 years of living on planet earth heard a woman's hobby as sleeping! She really took me by an utmost surprise. Before I could ask her further questions, the female lecturer was around. During and after the course of lecture, she would immediately live as expected (she didn't even waive a 'goodbye' to me!).
From then on, I kept asking myself, 'If a beautiful girl like Jusina could confidently say to me that sleeping is her hobby, then I have to find out what makes sleeping a hobby '. I had to read through articles and saw that Justina was health-conscious individual! It was then I realized Justina taking to sleeping as a hobby could stem from the following benefits
1) Improved blood flow
2) Better productivity during the day
3) A good preventive measure to stress
4) A high blood pressure preventive
5) improved body metabolism
6) Improved heart condition
7) Restored energy
8) General body relaxation and improved mental function
The power of a good sleep is needed for a better health status of the body. Regular sleeping habits help maintain good health. No wonder Justina was youthful, healthy-looking and physically commanding back then She really knew what the power of a good sleep was. I now know what the power of a good sleep is. At least, I am beginning to indulge in the hobby of sleeping. So, embrace the power of a good sleep!
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