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I didn't really make any New Year's resolutions. Well, sort of... but only two and they really go together. That is, I want to go to bed earlier in order to do more reading. Oh, of course, also to sleep...perchance to dream...of you-know-whom! I do need much more sleep. But I also want to do more reading and the best place for me to do so is in my bed, just before going to sleep.
Here is a video about the television miniseries character Wallander and how he is so tired that he falls asleep in somewhat inappropriate places. I was able to catch only a couple of episodes of this terrific series starring Kenneth Branagh on PBS's Masterpiece Mystery. Ruth at Booktalk and More has done a wonderful job reviewing the series on her blog. Servetus from Me + Richard Armitage has also made reference to her enjoyment of it.
****UPDATE***
Sadly the video I once displayed here, has been made private. It was scenes of Wallander falling asleep (even while driving!) set to The Smith's song Asleep. While I wish I could show it to you, at least you can still listen to the song -which is wonderful.
It amazes me how The Smiths's music seems to fit so well to Wallander's personality.
Here is a lovely fanvid about the dreamy romances of Period Dramas:
Only When I Sleep / The Corrs by Joanamafalda
This magnificent fanvid about Guy of Gisborne and Maid Marian from BBC's Robin Hood series is like a sad lullaby.
Eternal Sleepsong / Secret Garden by JulietD001
My favourite way to go to sleep...Richard reading me a story! This is a fanvid compilation of all his CBeebies stories set to music. It has a very intriguing title:
Bedtime with Richard by AuzMoz
Shhhh! I think he's sleeping. I guess I should do the same...
***UPDATE!***
I actually had my first RA dream on Saturday night (or Sunday morning to be exact). I should have written it down immediately because it's a bit fuzzy now. I do know that he appeared as Harry Kennedy! He towered over me as he was leaning over me with a big grin on his face. I was very calm, in the dream -- like it was something that happened all the time! I do remember feeling very happy and comfortable and safe. Sorry, it's not more exciting than that, but it was lovely all the same. :) Now that I know I might have another RA dream, perhaps I will be more willing to actually GO TO BED!
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I know what you mean about reading before sleepytime! And I discovered the same thing about RA reading to me: I plug into my walkman and LotN, and next thing I know, I'm waking up realizing that I'm sitting straight up, walkman is still going and I've missed 3 chapters. Accck! Then I have to go back and try to figure out where I dozed off...but not until the next am please. Not very clear minded at 2am. Ever.
I adore the "Eternal Sleep Song" video. Sad.
re: falling asleep at inappropriate times. I coached HS cheerleaders in the 90's. I was giving a really enthusiastic and moving speech about how cheerleaders not only "cheer" (duh) but are a support group and blah, blah, blah...looked over and one of the girls was sound asleep. I couldn't believe it. Here I was being all inspirational and she dozes off. Turns out she had a sleep disorder. I must really be boring tho, cause a bride's mom did the same when we were planning a wedding reception.
Are you still awake?
He's dreamy *wink wink*
@NovemberBride -- LOL! Yes I am still awake! Don't worry you won't put me to sleep. Thanks for dropping by, but not dropping off. :)
@tyme_4_t -- Oh yes indeed! Thanks for entering the caption contest!
Ahh, congratulations on your RA dream! Harry Kennedy leaning over you with a grin on his face ... woooonderful. You lucky woman, you! :D Sweet dreams!
I need more sleep as well.
Great videos.
I have never dreamed about RA....and probably never will. I usually have bad dreams, so it is probably better that I do not dream of RA, or I might dream him as an ax murderer.
I've only had 3 RA dreams so far. The last one so hilarious! It was about Wattpad where I read a lot of RA-character based fanfiction on my iPod. (And yes I often fall asleep reading a story or viewing a fanvid) I was in the RA lounge where the chaRActers hang out. From there one could beam UP into a story!! LOL the oddest thing was that Monet was hanging out too!! Perhaps someone outthere is writing a Monet fic?? :-) (Sounds a bit like 3-D slothfiction to me!!)
Welcome to the RA dream club!
@Traxy - Thank you! It was a lovely surprise! :)
@Avalon - Yes. I imagine you are busier than ever now. I hope you do get enough rest, your health is even more important now that you have more people who depend on you. I wish you only pleasant dreams! Glad you like the videos!
@iz4blue - You've had 3 so far! Wow! That last one sounds quite surreal. ...I would like to read a Monet fanfic! :) Angie? Are you out there?
@Skully -- Thank you! I am honoured to be a member. Maybe we should have a logo or membership card -- like the AdoRAbles?!
I starred this post in my Google Reader ages ago, meaning to come back and comment, but I kept forgetting. ;) Anyways, thanks for the link shout-out, and I'm so happy you enjoyed Wallander too! And congrats on the RA dream...I typically don't remember dreams, only the freaky/disturbing ones, so I'm jealous. :)
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