insomnia

Why can't I sleep? I read somewhere (can't remember...of course) that it takes the average adult 7 minutes to fall asleep. I must be the opposite of an average adult. It takes me at least an hour, maybe two to completely fall asleep every night. Half an hour on a good day. But right now, I am wide awake. I got in bed about two hours ago, and it's true, I haven't turned out the lights, but I should be exhausted. I haven't had more than 5 and a half hours of sleep any night this week. Shouldn't I be passing out right about now? 

I actually accomplished a lot today, which is very rare considering it's Friday. Well, technically yesterday was Friday. Anyway, I finished my final photography project due on Monday. I'm not really a fan of it, but at least it's done. I actually think it's quite bad. Since I've moved almost completely to digital I feel like I'm losing some of my passion for the darkroom process. I still love it, but I don't enjoy slaving over one print for hours anymore, where I used to embrace it and get excited about the end result. Today I felt like I just wanted to get it done. True, it could be because I don't feel very strongly about my photos, and if I don't like a photo, I don't want to spend my time with it. I would rather be taking new pictures or working with ones I love. Unfortunately, my photography class is mildly restricting time-wise. We have a very short amount of time to complete a project, so even if I have great ideas, they don't turn out so hot.

Ah well, I just need to forget about this one project and move on. I'm starting to like my project for my photoshop class though. One option was to create an advertisement, so wahoo! Right up my alley, since hopefully I'll find a job in the advertising industry after graduation. I'm creating an ad for apple-scented candles that basically make your house smell like you live inside an apple (except without all the rotting and bugs), which is basically what my ad is. I'll post it on here when I'm finished, hopefully tomorrow.

All righty, I think it may be time to fight the insomnia. But knowing me, it is entirely possible I will wake up at 4am and have the urge to study. That tends to happen to me as finals week approaches.