Sleep

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I was so tired last night and do you know? I couldn't get to sleep and so today I feel even more tired. Why on earth does this happen? It almost feels as though I'll never sleep again no matter how long I stay in bed!

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clairedulalune said…
I hear ya Jessie, I have been up at 4.00am some nights wide awake, i just can not sleep! Its like a slow ecky feeling!
11 September 2009 at 21:12
Nicola said…
Oh Jessie I was there myself about two nights ago. It happens to me every now and again, it's like I get itchy feet and can't lie still and my mind is racing!!! Great illustration!! I love that you have no colour in it, and her expression is great!! Hope you get some sleep soon!!!
12 September 2009 at 09:52
Jess said…
Thankd Claire, that's a very good description, ecky!
Thanks Nicola, I did last night thank goodness. It feels like I'm going mad! :)
12 September 2009 at 13:35
Ruthie Redden said…
it's a horrible feeling isn't it. this illustration looks how i feel too. and the more i think about sleeping (at 4am) the more wide awake i am. hope your sleeping is back to norm very soon x ruthie
17 September 2009 at 21:08
Amber Alvarez said…
Oh Jessie! I hear you! I think these all nighters just come with the artist territory. I hope you catch some zzzzzzzzzzzzz soon!
1 October 2009 at 21:44
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