Comments on: Sleep. Hiatus. A View.

By: Marysol

Marysol — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:45:27 +0000

Wow, someone who gets less sleep than I do. Y, I feel for you. If I didn’t get my 5 hours of beauty sleep, I’d be one nanomillimeter away from cranky, and it wouldn’t be pretty.

Your mandarin custard looks delicious, and I especially love the sable soldiers!

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:52:44 +0000

Ok.. So I need at least 7-8 hours of sleep per night for me to feel good. I mean, so I don’t get headaches and get really sick. I consider it a disability, this. Especially when I’m wanting to pursue a career path as a pastry chef. And I can’t believe Helen only needs 4-5 hours. I’ve heard of people like that, but I’ve never known one til now. Gee, do I envy her. Maybe I need to start learning.

A lovely post, Y, I love the excerpts from the book. And I agree with Aran that juggling is a difficult act, but it’s definitely easier with someone by your side.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:35:51 +0000

A nicely arranged bunch of words indeed. Lovely to read.

I have a weird relationship with sleep. I almost always go to bed or couch after The Dreaded One but I’m almost always up earlier than her. But when I do have them, I luuurve afternoon nanna naps. They slam me.

That custard looks sensational.

By: the caked crusader

the caked crusader — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:37:19 +0000

Yum – this looks great. I’m a sucker for anything custardy!

By: Vera

Vera — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 02:37:29 +0000

Delicious looking dessert, Y!

By: Lael

Lael — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:49:05 +0000

thanks for sharing an honest glimpse into your life. You’re certainly not alone in the continual search for balance and adequate sleep in the craziness of life. I have felt this way the past five days too.
This custard looks delicious; thanks for sharing another great recipe.
Hope you have a restful Saturday!

By: linda

linda — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 19:37:14 +0000

Wow, 4.5 hours a day…when I was young(er) I could manage that but not for too long or I would start making stupid mistakes at work.
Love the custard and the ‘napkin ring’.

By: Cakelaw

Cakelaw — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 10:27:27 +0000

I hear what you’re saying – I don’t get enough sleep, and it’s my own fault because I try and pack too much into a day. Loving your mandarin custard – the citrus would balance out the sweet goodness of the custard.

By: Dee

Dee — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:48:08 +0000

An evocative post, and one I can relate to. You write, cook and photograph beautifully.

By: kathryn

kathryn — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:07:02 +0000

I do love Jeanette Winterson. She seems to capture my thoughts and moods – and express them in a way that’s miles beyond my capability. I don’t have the words, the ideas, the ability to express both the profound and the mundane with such beauty. She’s one writer who constantly leaves me in awe.

I also love my sleep. Love my bed. Love that first moment when you get into bed, snuggle down and get comfortable. But 4.5 hours, phew – don’t know how you cope on that. Without at least 7 I’m cactus.