CALL ME LAZY, BUT I LOVE MY SLEEP

I am wide awake early in the morning on my day off. My sleep pattern has greatly improved, I can now sleep through noise and all. I am awake this early because my system ran out of sleep. I have not overslept, no, in fact I have barely had 6hours of sleep. I am as fresh as can be. My afternoon is yet to prove me wrong.
I have a friend who sleeps for 4 hours (he proudly tells me that) out of a 24hour cycle. 20hours are reserved for work, and work does he. And he has achieved almost all he may want. "You might break down one day" I often tell him. "Nah, your body get used to it" I believe him, but I also believe he will break down one day. He is as healthy as can appear, but looks are deceiving. He reminds me of a young man I had the pleasure of meeting.

Young at 42years, he works like a donkey. Only that it is not forced labor, he is a willing laborer. He goes to bed at 12midnight, out of the house by 4am. "When do you see your kids?" I once asked him.
"On Sundays" He comfortably told me.

"Wow, your job must be important."

He smiles at me, its a top secret government job. I understand, and move away from the subject.

His blood pressure, lets just say the last time it was checked was rocket high. I wouldn't be surprised if he collapsed from a 'heart attack' or if he had an 'Aneurysm burst' somewhere in his blood vessels. I ask him what he does on Sundays.

"Church for the better of my day, then out with my family"

"What time do you go to bed?"

"9pm the earliest"

He can tell I am surprised by the look on my face. I am surprised, I mean, 9pm  the earliest? On his only sane day? Okay.

"So what did the doctor say?" I asked curiosity getting the better of me.

"I needed to be admitted because my BPs are uncontrollable. Told him I can't afford to take a break at this moment, later perhaps."
 I smile, I'm amused not because its funny.
" Do you go on leave?" Of course he does.

"Who takes your place when you're gone?"

"My boss"

"So can't he do that for a few days or weeks?"

"No." As simple as no. Ha!

"So what happens when you're away and your boss needs to leave the office?"

"I am recalled to work"

"How are you compensated?"

"Money comes in if I come in during my leave."
I hoped he was serious because I had a hard time believing a word he said. It sounded far fetched, I was tempted to snort.

Both parties are extremely well to do. They have this lifestyle only few can afford,and I mean FEW. I like their determination, I like their beliefs.
It got me thinking, I value my life, I value my health even though only my maker can guarantee I got good health. I even value the quality of my sleep!
Perhaps I should look more into less sleep and obsess about work,  But hey! while at it, I might take time to draft a will because like a walking fuse,I might blow out. Its your life, live it as you please. Just be wise about it, and certainly consider your loved ones while at it....Call me lazy but I love my sleep.