Joe's Nighttime Brew
"How can I be wasting time doing nothing, when there are so many cartoons to see?"
...I often thought as a kid. I wondered, then, of what essence sleep was when I was practically going to be idle and time wouldn't stand still.
At that age, all I ever wanted to do with the time I was supposed to be sleeping was either play video games or watch cartoons like Ben 10. I was literally a "Ben 10 and his adventures" professor. I was a nerd in that regard, so much so that my classmates and even some teachers at that time called me Ben 10. Why? They often found me drawing alien creatures, Ben himself, and the like from the cartoon series itself. I was actually really good at drawing.
But I digress...
You know now that I wasn't much of a sleeper as a kid. But now...oh my lawd. The whole world could be on fire, and I'd be dreaming about that new Playstation 5 I just got. I wish. And then you'd think I had transcended to the great beyond, never to return. But my God is bigger than my enemies. I shall return, but at a time most convenient for my body.
Now, this isn't to say that Joe has now metamorphosed from the worst sleeper in the world to the best sleeper in the universe. I am quite a deep sleeper, sometimes most times, but I am not one to sleep for long. It could be 10 minutes, but 10 minutes of intense hibernation.
However, this does not mean I cannot stay awake for a purpose that's necessary. Mind you, "necessary" could mean anything; it could be watching movies, playing games, or sometimes studying. I am quite a spontaneous individual. And as a student at the university, I have had to develop kung-fu skills to combat sleep. Although, in the end, we all know nature will always take its course. But stay with me, will you?
Joe's midnight escapades
Like I established earlier, my reasons for staying awake could be anything I deem necessary. And first things first, you should know that I love to see films—a whole lot! Heck, I write weekly reviews of movies I see, whether I like them or not.
I can spend the whole night following some addicting series, so much so that I could shift aside other things I have planned, provided that would not have serious repercussions (I still think with this head, you know).
I could be so engrossed in seeing how it all ends or plays out. And this is particularly so for films like Edge of Tomorrow, or even something vastly different like The OA. But enough about films.
Another thing you should know is that if I were to be your neighbor, you may need to call the cops every night. This is because I will disturb you often with my guitar. Not that I do this intentionally (more like that, actually), but it is really hard not to want to use my guitar amp when we have power.
I used to spend a lot of time playing the guitar, all night even, but now that I often have a ton of work to do on most days, I end up feeling pretty exhausted and do not spend as much time playing the guitar. But I assure you, the spirit can kick in anytime.
Now, let's get a little serious, shall we? Yes, please
I take my academics seriously, and I have been doing so for years now. My studies are one part of my life I do not joke with. I am doing great, and to keep it that way, I'd need to keep studying.
Although it is really challenging to keep it up every semester, letting go of what I have built really isn't something I can opt for. And this leads us into my study lifestyle.
You see, staying up all night isn't something I like to do. In fact, I don't think sleep deprivation is something that many people fancy. It's natural. And we'll always feel the need to sleep. But when it comes to spending the whole night reading, I can be a little extreme, if you'd call it that.
I find the nighttime to be a very convenient time to have minimal distractions, and I mostly seek for that time when exams are near. I just have to keep my mind prepared.
However, keeping my mind ready is not always enough. I'd have to make some sort of ritual drink... just kidding... a carbonated drink with mostly Mirinda (for its sweet orange flavor) and dry coffee. That usually knocks the sleep away for as long as necessary. Oh, and it feels good when it's cold.
 Pouring |  ..the coffee |
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It comes with side effects, sure, but mostly when I do it for a few days in a row. I once overdid it, and I had to beg my maker to grant me a few hours of sleep once more. I was in dire need of sleep as I was mentally breaking down, but I couldn't find it.
It's my final semester in school. I am not sure if I would actually employ this approach again. It's not unsafe (I think), and I am not sharing any tips here, but there you have it—one way I force myself to stay awake and the things I do late at night sometimes.
ℍ𝕖𝕪, 𝕚𝕗 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕟𝕛𝕠𝕪𝕖𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕡𝕠𝕤𝕥, 𝕜𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕪 𝕝𝕖𝕒𝕧𝕖 𝕒 𝕔𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕖𝕟𝕥, 𝕣𝕖𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕘, 𝕠𝕣 𝕦𝕡𝕧𝕠𝕥𝕖. 𝕀𝕥'𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕓𝕖 𝕒𝕡𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕔𝕚𝕒𝕥𝕖𝕕.
I was beginning to wonder if you live in an isolated place because I know you play an electronic guitar... Omo! Your neighbors are trying but then, they should be entertained! 😂
Having read this post, I must say you've mastered balance... I mean, the movies, work, school, music, hive and every other thing... You do them so well. Personally, I feel like 24 hours isn't enough for a day and sometimes, I'm even afraid to fall asleep. Especially when I have tons of things to do.
Your method of staying awake is... Well, unusual and cool. I for say make I try am but I dey fear the side effects. I can handle depriving myself of sleep but I can't handle being unable to fall asleep.
And guyyy! E be like we go leave this photography thing for you because what's all these 🔥 images I'm seeing? 🥺 They're so appealing ❤️
They cannot tell me they are not entertained. I be giving them live concerts and they want to be ungrateful? I didn't think so.
My oh my... I would admit that I actually do fairly well with every endeavor I attempt. And it's because I get really curious and enthusiastic to learn when I want to, and that helps me.
Balance, on the other hand, is actually something I am seeking to find so badly. I mean, I suppose one cannot always be balanced, but there's a kind of contentment that one longs to feel; the kind of contentment that when you genuinely look back and assess how far you've come, you can't help but admit that you're doing great, despite the flaws. You dig?
I guess you could still call that "kind of contentment" balance anyway. I know you get my point.
24 hours is not enough, and so will 48 hours in a day. There's only much we can do in a day. We just have to learn to line things up in order and chase after what it is we desire to become; which is greatness, I presume.
Please o, don't go and try my method of staying awake o... I not know wetin I go tell mommy Dimma o
Haha... thank you so much. I love to experiment with photos whenever I can. And abegg... I dey learn work ni oo
Of course, I can relate to that in fact... There's bliss in being content with your progress despite the hurdles and no matter how little. However, I do hope I reach that balance I seek and I hope you do too. I'm still marveled by your greatness though, I wanna be like you when I grow up 🥺.
Yeah, staying organized and setting our priorities right will help a lot.
Hehe, you need not worry about that 😏, I won't try it 😄.
You're welcome... abegg, you don be boss already oo
And that bliss in being content is what I search for. Nonetheless, I will not fail to acknowledge the room for improvement. Balance should be imperative in the quest for greatness.
This one that we want to be like each other. How we wan take run am, boss lady?😁
Anyhow, we go still do am. Turn by turn 😅
I spent more time watching your images that i forgot I visited here to read this piece. Pardon me. But those are really quality images. Are you into photography?
But wait! Mirinda and coffee? I cannot even imagine how it tastes. Your method of staying awake seem pretty weird to me but the main thing here is that it works for you.
One more thing, You write so well. This was an interesting read. Good-day!
haha... my photos were intended to tell a story too. I am glad you got the story😌
Am into photography?? Hmmm...professionally? Nahhh... I am just an enthusiast, and I am keen on things that look good. I'll take that as a complement, so thank you!!
Actually, it dose not taste bad. It does not taste so good too. It just stays somewhere in the middle, balanced on a razor blade.
I am super glad you like my writing. Their words from my brain, so it means you like my small brain.
Small brain you say. Interesting! I find this 'small' brain of yours really cute. So, I definitely like. Greetings! 😊
awww...you be making a whole man blush. Thank you.
All the Ben 10 fans that are more or less the Ben 10 themselves, lolz. You just made me Remember how passionate my younger brother was and even is about Ben 10, he was addicted then but not anymore, I guess experience happened, hehe.
I can imagine all the worries and shout you must have made mum to enjoy 🤦🏻♀️, go and sleep NO!!!, lolz. I'm happy now you get some little rest compared to back then.
Playing your guitar in the night is not so good sha, I'm happy you are mostly busy to do that almost every time. I've heard the guitar play without being plugged to electricity and it was loud not to mention actually plugging it to electricity, that's going to be really loud.
Well, I'm sure you are a very rich kid so they won't even dare call the cops on you or else they get double the next night, lolz.
Hmm, Fanta and coffee, that's really new and to see how effective it is, it's a no no. Me I love my sleep and I don't like forcing myself to be awake for too long so I just bare the consequences of sleeping when I shouldn't 😏. It's a good thing you are not planning to use that method anytime soon, it's too risky please. I have not seen you oo, Che you know, so you should be very careful 😜.
Thank you so much for making this post so interesting and fun to read, I was just enjoying every line and it was just beautiful ❤️.
You know that we that saw those kinds of cartoons were actually the coolest kids then. I don't know what you guys were doing at that age, but I know I loved every bit ot it.
My mom and I always had issues concerning my addiction for cartoons. But I eventually outgrew them.
Why is playing my guitar at night not good? Shey na dem buy my guitar for me? And besides, I get some peace and quite to focus more at night.
I they call any cop like this, I will bundle all of them inside my wardrobe.
Please o, I no send anybody to dey try my drink o... You go just dey behave slow for the rest of the day.
It am always glad to find your comments on my post, Hope. You should know that I appreciate you.
Hahaha, see you bragging, I actually saw it but I was not as addicted to it as you guys, I'm sure it was because Ben 10 was not a girl, lolz.
Of course I can imagine the kid of talk you might have put her through just to get you to go to bed, stubborn son because of cartoons, lolz.
Hahaha playing it is never bad in its own but the fact that you might be disturbing someone with it is the problem but since no one has come to complain yet it's fine, after all you don't play it every night.
Hahaha, see you, you want to add to your crime abi? Lolz.
Hahaha, I hope no body tries it, you know there are some people that still believe that experience is the best teacher, lolz.
Awwn, I'm always happy when I get the opportunity to read and comment on your post too, so the feeling is mutual, hehe.
I also did stay awake as a kid at night just to watch late night movies and it has gotten used to me over time. This is the first time I have seen someone mixing coffee and fanta, doesn't that taste weird? I usually use only coke to keep myself awake and it works very well. Energy drinks does the trick too
I am very sure you had you parents shouting many times about you turning off the tv and going to bed early. That makes two of us.
It doesn't actually taste bad. It also does not taste good as well. The taste just sits somewhere in the middle, balanced on a razor blade.
Energy drinks do the trick too, but I have found my method to be really effective and without fail most times. I, however, do not give this as an advice. I cannot answer to your parents if anything happens...😁
😂 I perfectly understand. Let me just stick to my energy drink method
Kindly do😂
Hmm you're trying oo boss, mirinda and coffee, I wonder how that will taste... I don't know that combo is a great mixture to staying up at night, just learnt something new but I don't think am going to try it anyways, am not used to taking something to avoid sleep.
I enjoyed reading through your content, great job boss man.
The taste is actually just there. There is surely a big difference. It just sits in the middle; the taste, I mean.
I am glad you are not going to try it. I wouldn't want to answer to any of your family members if anything happens...😁
Thanks for enjoying my content, man.
🤣🤣🤣 what!! Let me just maintain my champion oo by avoiding that combo.
You're always welcome man 👍
I didn't know that Fanta trick with coffee, I'll try it one of these days.
Good post my friend.
Uhhh... it's not an advice though. But knock yourself out.
Thanks for reading, friend.
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Whaaaatttt??? Mirinda with dry coffee??? I have to try that one of these days!
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Haha...knock yourself out!
🤣 I just need to find Mirinda. I guess any Orange Soda should do it, right?
I love the pictures, I couldn't stop staring at them 🥰🥺 you're too good this guy... You should give more time to doing photography and be blessing us with these view more often.
Fanta and coffee, is like I will try it o 😁
ayyiii... Merit likes my photos ooo😊😊
I actually intend to share more photos here. I just can't do much of mobile photography till I get a new phone, or fix my current phone at least. It's been in shambles for months now.
You want to try the concoction? Please, I no fit answer to daddy Merit oo.
So the phone that's taking all this attractive pictures isn't good?
Lemme just be planning how I will be oppressed when you get a better phone or repair this one 😩 na wa o
Daddy Merit will understand, nor fear
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The phone isn't mine. I borrowed a friend's phone to take them.
I am hoping to get one soon enough, though.
Oh I see
I hope you get one soon 🥲
I might just warn you not to disturb my sleep at night with your guitar... 😄 Kidding! I love that moment too. I used to be in the spirit when someone plays the guitar beside me and don´t worry, there wouldn´t be any need to call the cops on you 🙃
But hey, don´t try to drink in excess to avoid stories that touches just like you did when you were begging your maker. Too much of it harms one´s health and we just have to allow nature to take its course and on other days, we can actually force ourselves or try doing simple tips that require no harm in it.
I know you are also a badass when it comes to reviewing movies and that is why you have to be awake to find sweet movies to recommend here.
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haha you don't mind amped up music at night? !LOLZ... I love the nighttime for the very reason that it is quiet and serene and I can just be... so nope... no music from next door for me please hehe... unless it's Saturday night...then maybe hahaha
😂😂 I don´t mind ruining my sleep in the night when I have someone to play me a guitar with cool music because I wouldn´t even know when I would sleep off while enjoying the moment.
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Be like we go get plenty fights as neighbors o😁 Make Olujay no play guitar ke... better be joking ma.
So you actually love the guitar that much? You have good taste, my friend.
I actually don't think I'll be doing it this semester again, unless I may really really require it. This sememster is quite intense, being the last, but if I am able to maintain through, I might as well not need that drink, or concoction.
You want to make my head sweel with "badass" abi?? Thank you, still..😁
And thank you for making the comment of the day on my blog!
Hahaha.... I love guitar and how emotional it can make one get especially with amazing songs to go with it. So, you are free to play your guitar with me as a neighbor of yours 😝😝
Yea, being your last semester, you gotta be serious and devoted to make the best. I wish you all the best too.
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Thanks for the compliment too. I was surprised to see my comment being picked too. 🥳🥳
Dreemport has brought me here once again to say hi, hehe. Hope you had a great Thursday Joe, I hope you did. I wish you a fantastic weekend 😊.
Dreemport is the best! Hope on my blog two times in a day? What a privilege.
Yes dreemport is the best! Hehe, I'm happy I was too, lolz.
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I loved this post, Joe! It was just interesting and laid back. Seriously, do not ever move next door to me and be cranking that amp up hahaha! What are you like? !LOLZ (I get the need to play when power is available - but your neighbours must be saints if they haven't complained or threatened to break your guitar over your head yet 😂😂😂) ...
That brew looks scary, man! I mean, I like Fanta orange but I don't like coffee, so the thought of carbonated coffee gushing down my throat fills me with fear and disgust haha... I don't think I could stomach the taste... or the coffee bubbles... 🙈 but kudos for finding something special and bespoke that works for you.
All the very best for your final year of study - sounds like you have a great work and study ethic and a plan to execute for good grades, so well done! I might add that you have a nice environment set up there, conducive for studying... I particularly love the au natural living canvas artwork on your wall... it's unique❣️ and gorgeous 💞
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My neighbors are actually saints. In fact, I think they love my music.
Funny enough, the combo (Fanta orange and coffee) isn't as bad as you think. Well, taste is quite subjective. But what I mean is that it has a kind of balanced taste where the feeling sits right in the middle. Not as sweet as Fanta and not bitter like the typical coffee. You could try it someday. It actually works for me. But I get that we are wired differently.
I guess you could say that; I have keen interest in having good grades, so I try to ensure adequacy in achieving them.
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Your posts make it easy to engage with you hehe... and actually, I think we would get on just fine if we lived next door to each other... I'm a lot more polite and accommodating than I suggested in my comment 😂💗 but if it kept me awake at night, I may want a little chat haha... so be sure to write some nice soothing stuff too, my friend !LOLZ !LUV
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I couldn't stop reading 😍. I'm not a fan of cartoons but I also find time to see movies I enjoy which could be all night like you said.
I love how you've managed to do things you like without letting one disturb the other...that's a super power by the way.
There was a time I take dry coffee to stay awake also and that thing is so bitter. I would like to try this out just to see how it tastes with mirinda 😂😂
So you can be an all nighter for films too? I think I like you already.
Now that I think about it, I do get my hands into a lot of things. But I am not sure I have nailed that "balance" thing yet. I am working on it though. Things get all jumbled up sometimes for me.
You could try it out. It's taste sits balanced on a razor blade. Not as sweet as Fanta, but also not bitter like the coffee alone.
Thank you for your amazing comment, @teminike. It's good to see you around.