Siestas.

[LabelKing]

Like the Spaniards of times past, I like taking a nap in the late afternoons.

Does anyone else take a nap?

 

[Ivan Kipling]

Label King, when I was younger, I could not take a nap. First my Siamese cat wouldn't allow it . . . this I endured, for 23 years. Next, even if I wanted badly to nap in the afternoon, I couldn't. The few times I tried, I awoke nauseated, groggy, ill tempered, and intolerable. Just like the Ivan you've always known.
Now, however . . . not only do I crave an afternoon nap, I take one whether I want to or not. No choice involved. Anytime between the hours of three to six. Even if it's for twenty minutes. I can't do without my nap.

 

[MCsommerreid]

That something I would love if the US adopted. Working/schooling straight through from 8-7 with a 15 minute lunch break is death to the body and soul.

 

[Tck13]

A 15 minute siesta (or what I call "meditation&quot is incredibly rejuvinating right around 2:30. It brings lots of energy but yet is very calming.

 

[tiecollector]

I've spent many a lunch break in my car with a pillow. Speaking of, a nap sounds mighty tempting atm.

 

[Reggs]

In high school I would come home from school every day, shower, and take a nap.

As a kid I was always amazed by how my dad could take naps in random places and fall asleep very quickly. Im glad I can do the same now.

 

[shellshock]

when i fall asleep during the day i wake up with a stomach ache -_-
i hate it.

 

[Tokyo Slim]

Originally Posted by shellshock

when i fall asleep during the day i wake up with a stomach ache -_-
i hate it.

Thats because you are a sleep-eater.

 

[acidboy]

Used to take my siesta in the office everyday. Then the internet happened.

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Like the Spaniards of times past, I like taking a nap in the late afternoons.

Does anyone else take a nap?

siestas are not a thing of the past. in spain, mexico, and most of latin america, it is standard practice to this day. in spain and latin america, lunch--not dinner, is the big meal of the day. this induces a little fatigue after eating. (dinner is usually a snack.) lunchtime is from 2-4pm. almost everything closes except for the restaurants and gas stations. most people go home, eat with their family, take a little nap, then go back to school/work refreshed. it makes a lot sense.

 

[LabelKing]

I had recently read that Spain made some ordinances that limited lunch breaks to a very short period of time.

Either way, I find the whole Anglo-Saxon notion of efficency unhealthy and unbecoming.

 

[matadorpoeta]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

I had recently read that Spain made some ordinances that limited lunch breaks to a very short period of time.

Either way, I find the whole Anglo-Saxon notion of efficency unhealthy and unbecoming.

it's possible. i think i heard something about them being the least efficent european country and wanting to change that. i didn't here any specifics though.

the great thing about it is that rather than eating luch alone or with the dreaded co-workers, you can eat lunch with your family, your friends, or your friend's family. people bring their new girlfriend/boyfriend home to meet the family on any random afternoon, rather than making a big deal of it and introducing them at christmas.

 

[nioh]

If I only had the time I would. I used to.

 

[Tck13]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Either way, I find the whole Anglo-Saxon notion of efficency unhealthy and unbecoming.


+1

 

[chorse123]

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/01/fa...rssnyt&emc=rss