Staying awake in the wee hours

I don’t think I’ve particpated in a FFAF in… well, a very, very long time! 

As a two-year veteran of the ‘thon, I have some experience in trying to stay awake for 24 hours. Caffeine is good. This makes McDonald’s runs for super size value meals a necessity, as you get about four gallons of Coke with that meal. (Wait – they don’t super size anymore!  :huh:)

Having company also helps. In the past, my roommate and two friends have hung for much of the duration, watching DVD’s, playing games, and going for coffee runs at 3am to aid me in my quest to stay awake. Of course, they seem to forget that by 1am or so on Saturday night, my brain cells begin shutting down at a rapid rate and I am no longer what one would call good company.

So, that’s my key to success: caffeine + companionship. If ya got those two things, you’re more than halfway there!

I’m looking forward to pinch-hitting for Poe ‘round these parts tomorrow… I hope you all will consider sponsoring her if you happen to stumble by!