• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 23:22
CEST 05:22
KST 12:22
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Maestros of the Game: Week 1/Play-in Preview9[ASL20] Ro24 Preview Pt2: Take-Off7[ASL20] Ro24 Preview Pt1: Runway132v2 & SC: Evo Complete: Weekend Double Feature4Team Liquid Map Contest #21 - Presented by Monster Energy9
Community News
Weekly Cups (August 25-31): Clem's Last Straw?25Weekly Cups (Aug 18-24): herO dethrones MaxPax6Maestros of The Game—$20k event w/ live finals in Paris46Weekly Cups (Aug 11-17): MaxPax triples again!15Weekly Cups (Aug 4-10): MaxPax wins a triple6
StarCraft 2
General
Weekly Cups (August 25-31): Clem's Last Straw? Geoff 'iNcontroL' Robinson has passed away #1: Maru - Greatest Players of All Time Maestros of the Game: Week 1/Play-in Preview Weekly Cups (Aug 11-17): MaxPax triples again!
Tourneys
Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Maestros of The Game—$20k event w/ live finals in Paris Monday Nights Weeklies LiuLi Cup - September 2025 Tournaments 🏆 GTL Season 2 – StarCraft II Team League
Strategy
Custom Maps
External Content
Mutation # 489 Bannable Offense Mutation # 488 What Goes Around Mutation # 487 Think Fast Mutation # 486 Watch the Skies
Brood War
General
ASL20 General Discussion BW General Discussion BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ No Rain in ASL20? Starcraft at lower levels TvP
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues Is there English video for group selection for ASL [ASL20] Ro24 Group F [IPSL] CSLAN Review and CSLPRO Reimagined!
Strategy
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Muta micro map competition Fighting Spirit mining rates [G] Mineral Boosting
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Nintendo Switch Thread Mechabellum Teeworlds - online game General RTS Discussion Thread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Canadian Politics Mega-thread YouTube Thread
Fan Clubs
The Happy Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece [\m/] Heavy Metal Thread
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread High temperatures on bridge(s) Gtx660 graphics card replacement
TL Community
The Automated Ban List TeamLiquid Team Shirt On Sale
Blogs
A very expensive lesson on ma…
Garnet
hello world
radishsoup
Lemme tell you a thing o…
JoinTheRain
How Culture and Conflict Imp…
TrAiDoS
RTS Design in Hypercoven
a11
Evil Gacha Games and the…
ffswowsucks
INDEPENDIENTE LA CTM
XenOsky
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1075 users

Insomnia

Blogs > `Zapdos
Post a Reply
1 2 3 Next All
`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-17 07:09:12
December 17 2010 06:51 GMT
#1
It's been about 6 years, and I just can't seem to sleep and it's really bothering me lately because my wrist has recently started to hurt from spamming games and no good tv shows are on during the week.. So i'm increasingly bored. So now that I can no longer play games late at night I was curious, what other activities do fellow insomniatics (is that a fucking word?) do to occupy the late night time. Really bored and my music computer just died so I can't even record which is what I usually do.. I don't really wanna watch youtube vods of sc2 because aside from day9 most commentators are trash.. I've been watching pro league and GSL but theres like 4 hours before that starts where theres just emptiness in my schedule where theres nothing creative or constructive to do so enough ranting just want to see if anyone has suggestions or stories or anything to pass the time.

No I don't need help curing my insomnia for the inevitable poster who will come in here with all his/her godly wisdom on how seeking professional help or medication will help because theres no way that in 6 years I ever considered that.

Edit: Every other post says read. I know this.. If you have suggestions for books you enjoyed that would be appreciated :3

***
www.twitch.tv/thezapdos come watch me :]
crayhasissues
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States682 Posts
December 17 2010 06:54 GMT
#2
Netflix/Music/Games beside SC2/read books/clean (crazy i know)
twitch.tv/crayhasissues ||| @crayhasissues on twitter ||| Dota 2 Streamer that loves to help new players!
`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
December 17 2010 06:56 GMT
#3
On December 17 2010 15:54 Scruffy wrote:
Netflix/Music/Games beside SC2/read books/clean (crazy i know)


Lol i'm not much for video games aside from SC, my house is spotless and I do read quite often frankly D:

How much is netflix? I mean does it just let you buy movies or are there tv shows and other things as well? Any books in particular you'd recommend? :o
www.twitch.tv/thezapdos come watch me :]
PheNOM_
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States417 Posts
December 17 2010 06:57 GMT
#4
Stumbleupon is a pretty good time sink.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=184006
ShaperofDreams
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada2492 Posts
December 17 2010 06:59 GMT
#5
watch lie to me on projectfreetv

so sexy, actor from reservoir dogs and pulp fiction is starring in it
Bitches don't know about my overlord. FUCK OFF ALDARIS I HAVE ENOUGH PYLONS. My Balls are as smooth as Eggs.
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
December 17 2010 07:01 GMT
#6
That sounds pretty bad. I think you should seek some professional help or get some medication to help you sleep.

But in all seriousness, anime is a great way to pass time. There are so many great series out there. If you have never watched anime before, Death Note is a great series to start at, but if you have watched anime before, keep watching!
]343[
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10328 Posts
December 17 2010 07:01 GMT
#7
minecraft is a very good time sink. T___T
Writer
intrigue
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
December 17 2010 07:02 GMT
#8
i think the ending of "creme fraiche" from the lastest season of south park addresses your concerns.
Moderatorhttps://soundcloud.com/castlesmusic/sets/oak
`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
December 17 2010 07:03 GMT
#9
On December 17 2010 16:01 Chairman Ray wrote:
That sounds pretty bad. I think you should seek some professional help or get some medication to help you sleep.

But in all seriousness, anime is a great way to pass time. There are so many great series out there. If you have never watched anime before, Death Note is a great series to start at, but if you have watched anime before, keep watching!


I've watched Death Note, Inuyasha, Code Geass, Eureka 7, Naruto (LOL), most Gundam series, Darker then Black, Evangelion, Bleach, I mean all the english dubbed ones easy, I've tried watching subbed but I end up dozing off and having to rewind a million times to re-read what I missed..
www.twitch.tv/thezapdos come watch me :]
AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2573 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-17 07:07:40
December 17 2010 07:06 GMT
#10
I often go for a few weeks at a time without being able to get to sleep for many hours. I try not to fall into routines because it just makes it worse. Try making a list of things you like to do but don't get around to doing. Maybe try something new that could hold your interest or turn into a new hobby.

I started to try creative writing and am thinking about trying to learn how to draw. I also like reading articles that are of a certain subject matter that I would not normally read.

Hope this helps. Sweet dreams.

Edit: Spelling.
Zim23
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1681 Posts
December 17 2010 07:08 GMT
#11
This is a perfect opportunity to get to some books you've been putting off reading. If you want to stay on your computer just download a free reader and get a couple eBooks. You will be surprised at how quickly time passes when you delve into some great reading.
Do an arranged marriage if she's not completely minging, and don't worry about dancing, get a go-kart, cheers.
`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
December 17 2010 07:08 GMT
#12
On December 17 2010 16:06 AirbladeOrange wrote:
I often go for a few weeks at a time without being able to get to sleep for man hours. I try not to fall into routines because it just makes it worse. Try making a list of things you like to do but don't get around to doing. Maybe try something new that could hold your interest or turn into a new hobby.

I started to try creative writing and am thinking about trying to learn how to draw. I also like reading articles that are of a certain subject matter that I would not normally read.

Hope this helps. Sweet dreams.


Actually I really like this, I got into physics by just reading randomly on the internet and now I read all Brian Greene's novels because of it and the likes. I'm sure there are plenty of subjects I could find as well. Also.. drawing does sound quite entertaining and is something I've always wanted to learn. Thank you ^_^
www.twitch.tv/thezapdos come watch me :]
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
December 17 2010 07:13 GMT
#13
On December 17 2010 16:03 `Zapdos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2010 16:01 Chairman Ray wrote:
That sounds pretty bad. I think you should seek some professional help or get some medication to help you sleep.

But in all seriousness, anime is a great way to pass time. There are so many great series out there. If you have never watched anime before, Death Note is a great series to start at, but if you have watched anime before, keep watching!


I've watched Death Note, Inuyasha, Code Geass, Eureka 7, Naruto (LOL), most Gundam series, Darker then Black, Evangelion, Bleach, I mean all the english dubbed ones easy, I've tried watching subbed but I end up dozing off and having to rewind a million times to re-read what I missed..


Have u watched Elfen Lied before? One of the greatest anime series ever, despite the nudity.

Some others based on your list, dunno if u seen them before:
Escaflowne
Fate/Stay Night
Fullmetal Alchemist
Ghost in the Shell
Hellsing
Gurren Lagaan
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
Gungrave
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
December 17 2010 07:14 GMT
#14
On December 17 2010 16:06 AirbladeOrange wrote:
I often go for a few weeks at a time without being able to get to sleep for many hours. I try not to fall into routines because it just makes it worse. Try making a list of things you like to do but don't get around to doing. Maybe try something new that could hold your interest or turn into a new hobby.

I started to try creative writing and am thinking about trying to learn how to draw. I also like reading articles that are of a certain subject matter that I would not normally read.

Hope this helps. Sweet dreams.

Edit: Spelling.


Yes, drawing is a great way to spend evenings. I find that my creative perks pop up late at night when I'm just slightly tired. A sketchpad and a charcoal pencil are all you need to get started.
Groslouser
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
France337 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-12-17 07:31:57
December 17 2010 07:14 GMT
#15
- A lot of reading, from mangas to classics. If you have time to spare, try something you've never read before, like russian books from the late 19th or early 20th. Or even science
c books on subject that tickles you.
- Langages are also good time sinks, you can try to learn one speaks by people who are awake during the night and talk to them.
- Programing also does wonders so kill a night.
- Smoking pots can help too. But beware it is not a cure and it might in fact be the worst way to smoke.
- Play a mmo.
- Daycasts (Day9, Honcast, GSL, OSL, etc etc). Lots of hours wisely used.

That's all that came to my mind.
Anyways GL, insomnia sucks.

EDIT: just saw your edit.
- if you like manga, mangafox is what you need. Finishing this one will take you months.
- Hubert Reeves wrote very soothing books about astrophysic.
- Fantasy is always great. aka: The wheel of time, A song of ice and fire, Dune, The death gate cycle (<- great one).
- If you have some background, classics from science are great too. Everyone knows who Einstein, Newton and all are, but almost none read their books although they are very interesting.
- Philosophers are often hard to understand but they are not famous without reason. You might want to try big names before underground writers.

Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
December 17 2010 07:18 GMT
#16
Oh, another thing I used to do late at night is eat eggs. Idk why, but I really enjoyed frying up an egg and just eating it in the middle of the night.

What I'm currently doing to feed my insomnia is posting on this thread. Insomniacs ftw!
`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
December 17 2010 07:19 GMT
#17
On December 17 2010 16:14 Groslouser wrote:
- A lot of reading, from mangas to classics. If you have time to spare, try something you've never read before, like russian books from the late 19th or early 20th. Or even science
c books on subject that tickles you.
- Langages are also good time sinks, you can try to learn one speaks by people who are awake during the night and talk to them.
- Programing also does wonders so kill a night.
- Smoking pots can help too. But beware it is not a cure and it might in fact be the worst way to smoke.
- Play a mmo.
- Daycasts (Day9, Honcast, GSL, OSL, etc etc). Lots of hours wisely used.

That's all that came to my mind.
Anyways GL, insomnia sucks.


Ya I read a lot of physics, might get into manga just never really looked good to me. I know german and I really wanna learn korean but somehow every time I try I give up shortly after :x
I'm learning programming gradually and I really enjoy it. As for drugs I've been sober for 5 years and am quite proud of it and don't think I'd ever want to return. I used to play runescape and it's okay.. But i'm not looking for something addictive that could potentially ruin my life and make me forget my responsibilities like I've heard WoW does. And i've seen.. like literally every daycast cus I've been following the scene forever D:
www.twitch.tv/thezapdos come watch me :]
Zapdos_Smithh
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Canada2620 Posts
December 17 2010 07:20 GMT
#18
What's your age? Naturally late teens tend to be up late due to melatonin being released later than usual (this is for teens).
`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
December 17 2010 07:22 GMT
#19
On December 17 2010 16:20 Zapdos_Smithh wrote:
What's your age? Naturally late teens tend to be up late due to melatonin being released later than usual (this is for teens).


About to be 20 and FFFFFFUUUUUUUU that's my name :[
www.twitch.tv/thezapdos come watch me :]
AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2573 Posts
December 17 2010 07:24 GMT
#20
On December 17 2010 16:08 `Zapdos wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 17 2010 16:06 AirbladeOrange wrote:
I often go for a few weeks at a time without being able to get to sleep for man hours. I try not to fall into routines because it just makes it worse. Try making a list of things you like to do but don't get around to doing. Maybe try something new that could hold your interest or turn into a new hobby.

I started to try creative writing and am thinking about trying to learn how to draw. I also like reading articles that are of a certain subject matter that I would not normally read.

Hope this helps. Sweet dreams.


Actually I really like this, I got into physics by just reading randomly on the internet and now I read all Brian Greene's novels because of it and the likes. I'm sure there are plenty of subjects I could find as well. Also.. drawing does sound quite entertaining and is something I've always wanted to learn. Thank you ^_^


Brian Greene writes awesome stuff. I have The Fabric of the Cosmos by him. I believe his earlier work is called The Elegant Universe. I have not read it but if you have let me know if it is worthwhile.

If you like Greene, check out Neil deGrasse Tyson's Death By Black Hole. This man writes (as well as speaks) with such a passion for science. Also, I have to make sure you are aware of Stephen Hawking's A Briefer History of Time (the common reader version of the gigantic A Brief History of Time) as well as The Grand Design. Great works by a legend.
1 2 3 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
PiGosaur Monday
00:00
#47
SteadfastSC151
Liquipedia
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
WinterStarcraft344
Nina 179
SteadfastSC 151
RuFF_SC2 134
StarCraft: Brood War
sSak 252
NaDa 61
Noble 12
Purpose 11
Icarus 9
yabsab 8
Dota 2
monkeys_forever1247
League of Legends
Cuddl3bear4
Counter-Strike
Stewie2K337
Super Smash Bros
hungrybox454
Other Games
summit1g6773
tarik_tv6705
shahzam694
C9.Mang0500
ViBE233
Maynarde163
Trikslyr94
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick1069
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 13 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• practicex 49
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Lourlo430
Other Games
• Scarra1182
Upcoming Events
LiuLi Cup
7h 39m
Replay Cast
20h 39m
The PondCast
1d 6h
RSL Revival
1d 6h
Maru vs SHIN
MaNa vs MaxPax
Maestros of the Game
1d 13h
OSC
1d 23h
MaNa vs SHIN
SKillous vs ShoWTimE
Bunny vs TBD
Cham vs TBD
RSL Revival
2 days
Reynor vs Astrea
Classic vs sOs
Maestros of the Game
2 days
BSL Team Wars
2 days
Team Bonyth vs Team Dewalt
CranKy Ducklings
3 days
[ Show More ]
RSL Revival
3 days
GuMiho vs Cham
ByuN vs TriGGeR
Cosmonarchy
3 days
TriGGeR vs YoungYakov
YoungYakov vs HonMonO
HonMonO vs TriGGeR
Maestros of the Game
3 days
[BSL 2025] Weekly
3 days
RSL Revival
4 days
Cure vs Bunny
Creator vs Zoun
Maestros of the Game
4 days
BSL Team Wars
4 days
Team Hawk vs Team Sziky
Sparkling Tuna Cup
5 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

CSL Season 18: Qualifier 2
SEL Season 2 Championship
HCC Europe

Ongoing

Copa Latinoamericana 4
BSL 20 Team Wars
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 3
BSL 21 Qualifiers
ASL Season 20
CSL 2025 AUTUMN (S18)
Maestros of the Game
Sisters' Call Cup
BLAST Open Fall Qual
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
IEM Cologne 2025
FISSURE Playground #1
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025

Upcoming

LASL Season 20
2025 Chongqing Offline CUP
BSL Season 21
BSL 21 Team A
Chzzk MurlocKing SC1 vs SC2 Cup #2
RSL Revival: Season 2
EC S1
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
Skyesports Masters 2025
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
MESA Nomadic Masters Fall
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.