There was a time, Modern Philosophers, when sleeping on the couch would have meant that I was in the doghouse.
Yet again.
In fact, I’ve always equated a night spent on the couch as a very bad sign.
It meant that a couple was fighting, and there was discord and disharmony in the household. Couches were for sitting, not for sleeping. If you spent the night on one, it had better be because you were a house guest.
Of course, now that I live alone, there’s no one to exile me to the couch.
That makes me a little sad. I have to admit, I do miss having a Lady of The House on the Hill. As always, I am taking applications for the position. Please leave a comment below if you are interested.
But back to the whole sleeping on the couch thing…
When my marriage was reaching its rocky end, there would be some nights spent on the couch. And not always by me.
Sometimes, J would banish herself there. I never asked her to remove herself from our bed. For some reason, she alone was responsible for handing out that penalty.
So why am I wandering down this perilous road? Am I about to lose it and whine about how I hate being alone? Is this going to be some annoying post about divorce?
Of course not, Modern Philosophers.
This is a comedy blog.
I’m going to find something positive about sleeping on the couch, and reclaim it as something you can do proudly.
I slept on the couch last night and it was glorious. Sure, it hurt my back a little and my 6’3″ frame was a little too large for it, but it was so much cooler in the living room than it was up in the bedroom.
Honestly, when I went upstairs, a wall of heat would hit me on the top step. It felt twenty degrees warmer. No way. Not for me.
I stayed downstairs, left all the windows open, turned on the fan, and slept like a baby.
A sweaty baby who had the strangest dream about betting on the Jets to win Super Bowl III, even though the game took place before I was born.
I guess I have time traveling dreams during a heatwave.
When I woke up this morning, I was surprisingly refreshed and ready for my run. I put on my Running Toga, and was out on the road before the Sun had powered up to Full Sweltering Mode.
I had worried that a poor night’s sleep, coupled with the extreme heat, would lead to my trying to wimp out of my run. However, I not only got my much skinnier butt out there, I also pushed myself hard on the return trip because I felt so good.
It’s incredible what a good night’s sleep can do for your psyche.
Needless to say, I’m already planning to enjoy another night on the couch. This heatwave isn’t supposed to break until Thursday, and there’s no way I’m punishing myself by sleeping in my bed until at least Thursday night.
See what I did there, Modern Philosophers?
Now sleeping in my bed is the punishment, while crashing on the couch is desired.
Isn’t life crazy?
Okay, maybe the heat is getting to me.
Sleeping on the couch is no longer taboo, though. You should give it a shot. Trust me on this. I do wear a toga, after all…
Stay cool, Modern Philosophers!
There’s something a little less finite about sleeping on the couch. When you “go to bed” you are basically calling it quits on that particular day. This is the end of this day. I am “Going to bed.” But dozing off on the couch, isn’t necessarily the end of the day. You might wake up at some point, and decide to squeeze one more hour of television out of that particular calendar date. (I’ve actually discoursed on this subject before, at length. Admittedly, I’m kind of an an oddball.) My point is, I actually kind of like sleeping on couches better than sleeping in beds.
Good for you for being ahead of the curve on this hot new trend! 🙂
You might consider an airbed for the living room floor. Some of them are very good. 🙂 Having a house that’s too hot at night can drain you. I understand why the couch would be preferable.
I drag the extra mattress downstairs when I really want to live in luxury. 🙂
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WE DON’T HAVE A COUCH…BUT I SLEPT OUT ON MY MANUAL RECLINER NEAR-ON SIX MONTHS TO KEEP THE FEET UP AND TO BREATHE. WASN’T EASY WITH MY WIFE INSISTING THE TV HAD TO BE ON OVERNIGHT…SO SHE COULD SLEEP! 🙂
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I haven’t really slept on the couch in ages. I get too worried about dropping my laptop on the floor.
Ah…
I enjoy a good stretch on the couch now and again, particularly in the winter (which there is a good deal of here). The proximity of firplace and widows for enjoying the snowfall is perfect for snoozing. I’m glad you are finding some comfort from the heat. 🙂
Thanks. It’s supposed to break after today. That would be nice…
Curling up in front of the fire sounds wonderful…
Even if you don’t get along with that snowmiser, there are some nice things about the cold. 🙂
I actually just wrote a post about heading to the North Pole to enjoy the cold!
Well, I don’t know much about the North Pole, but it’s 65 and sunny here, with a cool breeze. Perfect for putting your feet up!
Still in the 80s here. Yuck!
Don’t worry. My weather blows your way, so in a couple days you should get a rest
Thank goodness!
I had a snapple today. Thought of you.
Awww…very sweet!
It was. And Snappley.
Are you making up words? I do that all the time!
that is amystafazing! We should share notes.
Anytime. Can we share a Snapple, too? 🙂
One bottle, two straws? lol.
Sure. That sounds like fun. 🙂
snaptastic. You do owe me a date after all.
There you have it. Agreed then. I’ll get the Snapple!
I say we meet my way, the weather is much nicer here. You may need to charter a jet. or have Santa give you a life.
I have a Gargoyle, so I’ll be fine. 🙂
Brilliant. Be sure to park next to my unicorn. The other spaces are rented. 🙂
Gary lives on the roof of The House on the Hill, so I never have to worry about parking him. 🙂
must be nice to have such provincial accommodations. Parking him here would cost a fortune.
The House on the Hill is a palatial estate. 🙂
I am in the palace on the peak.
Ah. That sounds lovely. 🙂
It is. Alas, we do have a lot of snow. (sings) Let it go.. Let it go…
It never stops snowing here during the winter…
Those east coast winters are brutal. Here we have winter, but it’s more like a wonderland.
It’s all about Snow Miser quest for revenge against me here. Ugh!
I can put in a word, if you like…
You would have to read all my posts about Snow Miser to know this feud goes back to our college days. A kind word isn’t going to settle it unfortunately…
well, I do have a way with men. lol.
well, I do have a way with men. lol. (said in my best Mae West)
Have at it then. 🙂
*sigh* I guess I have to start a twitter now. lol. I’ll see what I can work out with the old icicle. Sadly, he’s a hard one to heat up.
Maybe your Mae West imitation is all he needs. 🙂
oh, honey. You don’t want this heat to continue all year do you?!
No, but I can’t have another winter like last year’s…
ours was mild, well, for here…
You make me laugh. Too bad we can’t snapplate for real, I bet it would be a blast. Stay cool out there!
You never know. It’s a little cooler today and looks like rain. Survived my run and am ready for cooler weather!
I have commanded it to be so. Although it may not sink in until the middle of next week.
Well, it feels a little cooler. I’ve got the fan on, I’m writing, and life is good. Time for a Snapple! 🙂
I’m chillin with my puppy and and enjoying the evening!
Sounds great. I’ve just moved out onto the front porch. There’s a nice breeze blowing!
Lovely day in Maine. 🙂
It’s lovely now. It was humid during my run, and sweltering when I went out for lunch. Now I’m being all Goldilocks about it…it’s just right. 🙂
I do sleep on the couch occasionally. Sometimes that is the only place I can actually fall asleep. Go figure!
Good for you. Being a trend setter. 🙂
Lel
Cool is not something we have a lack of over here in Ireland, unfortunately. Swap you some of my cool for your heatwave???
You got it.
I’m with Ali, no heatwave over this side of the pond unfortunately. I would have to fight the dog for the couch so I’ll stick with my bed 🙂
I wish there were no heat wave here!
My boyfriend and I both fell asleep on the couch yesterday, and you know what? It welcomed us with loving arms!
I LOVE sleeping on the couch! A long nap on a weekend, or a short nap in the evening before doing something more productive (sometimes, I’ll admit leading to a whole night) is just the ticket some days. I may be feeling a bit nostalgic, though, as my son has occupied my couch for the past six months and I fear I’ll have to burn it when he leaves because of the stench and divot that isn’t the shape of my ass. Sigh. I miss my couch…
Take it back! Fight for your right to couch it! 🙂
LOL! If only it were that simple. The Kid has moved in and since the couch folds out, it has become his bed. There is nothing else nor is there space for a different option. Sigh. It’s tragic, really…
I feel your pain… 🙂