Couch Potato

September 29, 2007 | In Personal | No Comments

I have a few hours before I need to head back into work today (a Saturday) so I decided I would take the opportunity to take a little snooze on my couch. Having finished off everything on my TiVo and delving completely through the bonus disc in the “Knocked Up” DVD it seemed like a sound idea.

My couch isn’t particularly new. It’s well worn in. My parents got this couch sometime around 1991 or so and it’s been through the ringer as it were. There was a period when I was sleeping on the couch (long story) so me and this couch have a pretty lengthy history.

Today as I laid down I found it difficult to find the right position, the one that would let me slip into 30 minutes of blissful relaxation. Instead I shuffle around, arching my back, moving my leg, hugging a pillow, all without victory over the couch.

The problem comes in with the center cushion. It’s the seat that gets utilized the most. It positions me directly in front of the television, making for the home theater experience that I so enjoy. This veteran cushion has become misshapen, small and uncomfortable to lay on.

Ultimately I would love to get a new couch, that is really what I’d most like at the moment. Those things cost money though, so instead of getting my 30 minute nap I am instead writing a blog post, and ode to my sofa. Someday you will get to retire, just not yet. And when you do, I’ll nap again!