dangerous afternoons
afternoons are a dangerous time for me
that time after lunch, probably around 2pm to 3pm
i get real sleepy and depressed
scientifically, i’m hitting the “opposite midpoint” of my normal circadian sleep rhythm, which for some reason means i get tired
maybe it’s also the caffeine rush of the morning wearing off
my brain also does the deeper, analytical thinking work earlier in the day
lots of times jiujitsu happens at noon, which means a slightly depleted tank later
and i can’t forget that insulin spikes twice after lunch too
so lots of things conspiring to induce a nap
my dog doesn’t think so though
he stares at me with those longing eyes because afternoons are the golden hour
it’s time for 🎾 and a walk
must feel tough, being stuck inside, relegated to when humans go out
“i wanted the aisle seat” he says
he’s flying first class, but didn’t get to pick
his need to use the bathroom gets me to go outside
i guess i’m not mad at that
he’s my change of state
his golden hour plus my dangerousness is just an afternoon ☀️