by Samantha Terrazas

Created on: February 24, 2007   Last Updated: May 14, 2007

As I lay awake in my favorite sanctuary, I stretch my body from the tops of my fingers to the tips of my toes. My brain reboots itself and reminds me of today's agenda; but despite all that I must accomplish, my body does not desire to move. "Get up! Get out of bed." I tell myself. On the contrary, all I want to do is curl into a ball and retreat back to my dreams. Why must I depart from the only place that allows me total tranquility? For the world is filled with chaos and this bed is my solitary escape.

The tousled beige linens are entangled around the right leg of my pajamas. Somehow, those pants had managed to wonder half way up my leg as I slept. The world outside of my bed is so chilled. Tugging on my covers, so that I can get them just the way I like, I start first by straightening the sheets and flinging my leg free. Being cold natured as I am, there are three cozy blankets keeping me toasty warm. I draw the amethyst and sapphire quilt up just under my arm and pull the furred Japanese comforter up over my shoulder to stash the heat. Sliding my body down into the bed once again, I can feel my hair dragging against the pillow but pay little attention since I recognize that I am the only one there.

Reaching my limp hand under my soft feather pillow, I feel around and grab my cell phone to turn the alarm on snooze. I will have to awaken myself soon enough; but for now, I will lay here just a little while longer.

"Meow!" Says the grey ball of fluff that we like to call K.C.. Using our special call, I summon for her. She hops up onto the bed and shrieks again as she walks cheerfully by my face and nuzzles her wet nose at the edge of the blankets. I cannot resist my most beloved pet, and hold the blankets open for her. Rubbing her body against mine, she crawls into the sea of warmth. When she gets to my legs, which I have once again curled up as I lay on my side, she circles her body around and cuddles her cold fuzz against my chest. Wrapping my arm around K.C.'s small body, she rests her pretty little head on my left arm and places her paws in my right hand. The hum of her delicate purr returns me to my slumber.

Suddenly I reawaken to the piercing jingle of my cell phone alarm. This time I will not stretch, and I will not fix my blankets; I will merely find my phone and turn it off. I adore where I am, and enjoy the serenity of this secluded place. Today, I think I will stay in bed. So I close my eyes as I yawn, coil my feet as I embrace my darling pet, and ease my mind back to my calming dreams.

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