Insomnia Again

What's your favorite time of day? Is it 3 or 4 pm? Do you prefer dawn or mid morning; do you like the afternoon or midnight? Is it those few early hours of the morning--1 or 2--when the world around you sleeps, or is it when it's just getting up--5, 6, 7, or 8 am?

My favorite part of the day--at least in summer--is from 7 to around 8. This is the hour or so right before sunset. I suppose this would be considered a twilight hour, but I'm not tempted to use that word on account of it's popular association with sickly and sweaty heart-throbs, although--confession--I have read all four books. I still prefer Harry Potter.

This special hour is really the day's afterglow; it's the period when the sun is dipping below the horizon, but night hasn't yet fallen over the sky. It's the time when work is over and it feels like the earth is getting ready to rest with you.

Reasons why dusk is my favorite time of day:
1.) It's cool during this time of day; actually, it's usually cool. There are always exceptions. But normally the air starts to cool down at this time, just enough so you can wear a t-shirt and a light jacket comfortably. This environment is perfect for quiet meditation or enjoyment of nature, which leads me to my second point.

2.) The busy-body noise of the daytime work begins to quiet down, as every living being who had spent it's energy during the day is preparing itself for rest. Take a deep breath of cool air as you examine the streaking clouds and setting sun above you--I can think of few greater pleasures.

3.) Okay, this one's a bit lame compared to the others, but the reduction of traffic is enough for me to enjoy this time of day, though I'm sure many frustrated drivers out there would place this one at number one. Haha. I live in a heavily-trafficked area, having to constantly bear fleets of cars surrounding me. It's nice to drive without other people around me. Maybe this is the recluse, loner side of me talking--which is most of me--but there's a lot less stress on me when I'm the only car on the road.

That's it for now. If I think of more I'll be sure to mention them later. Then again, probably not. Haha.

Also, here's an awesome song. I dance when I hear it. Please forgive then ignore the brief nakedness of men in underwear.

Tijuana Panthers -- 'Creature'

Solid Futility

I try to scoop out the liquid essence
of your memory,
but each time I reach deep inside,
my brain is dust and my mind sits dry.
Time, apparently, has drank all of you.