Transition Shock

I woke up this morning, in some state of mild shock. The sun was shining brightly into my room. And I was figuring out what day it was today. Sunday. Why does it feel so long since the last time I have been back in camp? 4 days. Twice the time I normally stay away from camp each week, for the past 2 years. I could do with some more sleep, so I went back to dreamland. While doing so, I felt a little uneasiness. Well, it dosen't take a rocket scientist to find out why.

This is a breakaway from my 2-year sleep pattern. Normally, I would jump up at the first hint of my alarm. I was a disciplined soldier (",) I was seldom late. What's more, no soldier would rise at close to noon. Sleep early, rise early. That was my principle. It is disciplined sleeping. It is a different story now. Free sleeping is my new principle. I sleep when I like, wake when I like. Sweet.