Late nights

Tonight is one of the few times I've actually seen a lunar eclipse occurring. I think the last time I did was when I was a child. Watching something like this makes me realize the sheer massiveness of our planet and the galaxy. I mean, it's a shadow being cast by Earth onto the moon! Watching such a cosmic event happening is just cool!

Anyway, what I wanted to write about was nighttime. While I was watching the rabbit on the moon I recalled many nights spent up late. I've been quite a night owl since I started college. I always wanted to stay up late as a kid as well. My current job schedule fits perfectly into this lifestyle. I work the night shift from 4pm to midnight!

There's a quality to the night that makes me feel comfortable. The twilight hours always feel calm and I enjoy watching the way the sky changes at those moments. Maybe its the moonlight or the glow of city lights that brings on a serene mood.

Of course, staying up late isn't without its downside. It does knock my circadian rhythm off track and if I'm not careful, I end up feeling tired during the day. Not many places are open if you get the urge to eat a good meal after midnight. Plus, I remember I read somewhere that people who work late into the night tend to be more susceptible to certain diseases. Really, it's not the healthiest lifestyle to maintain.

I suppose it all depends on maintaining a balance. It certainly does feel more refreshing to get a full nights sleep and wake up ready than to stay up real late and spend the day sleepy. Let's just say that sometimes, watching the stars and just being in the atmosphere of the night hours can be very relaxing every now and then.