I am a Night Guy. As far back in time as I can remember, I have always found peace with myself at odd hours of the clock rather than the early ones. Give me a double shot of Single Malt on the rocks, some soulful music (preferably trance) and loneliness, and you’ll find me completely at home. Of course, my family, especially parents are most uncomfortable with this, but then, this is where and how I derive my energy from and how I like to define myself.
In fact, my best thoughts, compositions and philosophies magically start articulating themselves post the normal bedtime hours of humans. Blame it on my zodiac or birth time (I was born at 0345 hrs), but this is who I really am and I’m completely and honestly unapologetic about it. I’ve tried waking up at sane hours but it just doesn’t suit me. And yes, the phenomenon is time and geography tested. When I was in Philippines and Dubai for three good years of my life, I found maximum peace of mind at a time when doctors and naturopaths would usually prescribe ‘beauty sleep’ to human race.
Isn’t there a lot of magic associated with darkness? Standing out in the silence of the night, knowing that the entire world is aloof and unconcerned about the myriad of thoughts and concoctions going on in my mind? Maybe it’s got to do with my secrecy or individuality. Or maybe it’s a personality disorder. Either ways, I love being with myself, thinking about my life – the past mostly. I like to proudly think of myself as a loner, with a kingdom of own to manage and no one but self to rule and control.
I find this habit assuming enchanting proportions especially during rains. Thoughts come to me as phrases, not words, and play a game of hide and seek every minute, to happen at such a rapid pace that if I don’t have a pen and paper, I tend to lose out on a potential bestseller. Sometimes I wish that I wasn’t born a Cancerian just so that I would not be so, lazy. If I ever got a chance to pen down all my thoughts and dreams, I could give most of the commercial authors a run for their money. But most other times, I’m thankful to have been born under this zodiac, as I would not want to let go of my creative streak ever. Ultimately its these thoughts that keep me alive.
Oh my God.. Thats so me !!!! No matter how much I read about the benefits of early rising, I just cant seem to do it.. Night is my time too.. And yes, its undoubtedly the most serene and most productive time for me too.. Hi5 !!!