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Tuesday, April 29th, 2008
Sleepy Afternoons

Even though I love my job, I still fall asleep every afternoon. It's not a full going to sleep and not knowing how long you've been out, just a nod off that jolts me up. I guess I have a few options to get me moving:
A. Do jumping jacks in the middle of my cubicle

(which would be a little awkward considering my cubicle is in a highly traveled section)
B. I could build a bed under my desk and pull a Costanza

or C. Get more sleep at night
I would pick option B if I could. I would be much more productive in the afternoon if I could just take one of breaks and nap. When I get home in the evening and take a 20 minute nap before dinner I am good to go for the evening. Or my company could invest in one of these babies:

8 Comments

1) I fully support afternoon cat naps. There's nothing better for productivity than a brief departure from everything that has been running through one's mind all morning. If I ever run my own office, I'll totally set up a sleeping area and encourage people to take naps. Of course, if they sleep more than 30 minutes, they will be awoken with a cold pail of cottage cheese in their face. Sorry people, but I'm running a business here, not a full-time sleepery.

Dave Heinzel Tuesday, April 29, 2008

2) I napped on the job today. Of course, I'm not actually on a payroll, and I work from my home. I totally enjoyed it, though.

Courtney Heinzel Tuesday, April 29, 2008

3) Zzzzzzz. I think power naps are awesome unless you are driving.

Leslie Tuesday, April 29, 2008

4) An old park planner I used to work with used to fall asleep at his desk over lunch. He'd turn off the light, set a kitchen timer, and drift off to dreamland. It was funny to see him.

Bill Wednesday, April 30, 2008

5) Yeah, I'm all for the afternoon napping thing. When I worked for LEXIS, I used to head out to my car for a short snooze during my break. One of the "Smoking Crew" would wake me up about 15 minutes later. Now, as a SAHM, I totally enjoy my naps w/Gwendolyn, too.

Angi Wednesday, April 30, 2008

6) Dude, Carrie. You need some serious help. Your teeth grinding must be keeping you awake.

Betsy Wednesday, April 30, 2008

7) FIVE BEST THINGS TO SAY IF YOU GET CAUGHT SLEEPING AT YOUR DESK:

NUMBER 5: "They told me at the Blood Bank this might happen."

NUMBER 4 : "This is just a 15 minute power nap they raved about in the time-management course you sent me to."

NUMBER 3 : "Whew!? Guess I left the top off the White-out. You probably got here just in time!"

NUMBER 2: "Did you ever notice sound coming out of these keyboards when you put your ear down real close?"

And the NUMBER ONE best thing to say if you get caught sleeping at your desk: (Raising your head slowly) "... in Jesus' name, Amen"

WillnBek.com Wednesday, April 30, 2008

8) Awesome, I will totally use ' in Jesus' name'! That's a great one.

Today I didn't nod off because I was so infuriated with a fellow co-worker, because he is an idiot, so being mad kept me up all afternoon. I actually wanted to reach over my cubicle and punch him in his face, that would be a first for me. Instead of punching him I went to go find my supervisor, since he wasn't around anywhere I vented through other people... which made me feel better and calmed me down.

Carrie M Wednesday, April 30, 2008