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What do you do at 3AM?

  • 28-07-2020 04:14PM
    #1
    ilovemuffin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭ilovemuffin


    So it's been said a few times that 3AM is a time where 'creative types' get most of their work done. But what work exactly gets done? Maybe you lurk on Boards and converse with like-minded people, or maybe you have a blogpost to write? Or maybe you have a tune to record in your soundproof studio?



    What else am I missing? What other creative things do people get done at this interesting time of day?


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  • #2
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,060 ✭✭✭✭biko


    I sleep


  • #3
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,547 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    I sleep....unless I have to get up for a pee....but that is usually about 430am.


  • #4
    Elwood_Blues
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 350 ✭✭Elwood_Blues


    Listen to some podcasts:

    Joe Rogan Experience
    Bill Burr's Monday morning (or Thursday morning) podcast
    Talking Sopranos


  • #5
    AMKC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,263 ✭✭✭✭AMKC
    Ms


    3am ye I am normally asleep at that time now but there was a time for a while that I used to be up watching the T.V at that time. Not anymore. Really unless you work nights or a late shift or are partying you should be asleep at that time really.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



  • #6
    .anon.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭.anon.


    If I can't sleep, I sometimes browse 503 error boards dot ie. I mostly listen to podcasts or something from the Doc on One archive.


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  • #7
    Badly Drunk Boy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,316 ✭✭✭Badly Drunk Boy


    At 3am last night/this morning, I was watching American Gods. Finally decided to give it a go. I'm not very creative...


  • #8
    Kylta
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,457 ✭✭✭✭Kylta


    Dream


  • #9
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 4,238 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    gmisk wrote: »
    I sleep....unless I have to get up for a pee....but that is usually about 430am.

    I’m definitely up for a “pee at three”. Your time will come......


  • #10
    global23214124
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 294 ✭✭global23214124


    Normally asleep. if its the weekend I am either partying, binging Netflix or just chilling with friends


  • #11
    Harry Palmr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 40,059 ✭✭✭✭Harry Palmr


    Only thing I do at 3 am is have a wee.


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  • #12
    Eduard Khil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 796 ✭✭✭Eduard Khil


    Rapid Eye Movement followed by a regular episode of sleep apnea.


  • #13
    Ten of Swords
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 24,631 CMod ✭✭✭✭Ten of Swords


    Sleep, if I can. Netflix or Spotify if I cant

    Moderator: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender, Vegan & Vegetarian

    Category Moderator: Social & Fun



  • #14
    Potential-Monke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,955 ✭✭✭✭Potential-Monke


    I work nights, so if i'm not "working", I'm playing the PS4 or watching Netflix/anime/pulling the knob off myself.


  • #15
    Still waters
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭Still waters


    "Creative types" people who can sleep until 12


  • #16
    Baymax2020
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 52 ✭✭Baymax2020


    Nudging the other half for some quality time, usually met by a swift f**k off


  • #17
    Bobblehats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,707 ✭✭✭Bobblehats


    Will point to the fact that time is a turtle


  • #18
    mouldybiscuits
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭mouldybiscuits


    The same thing we do every night Pinky, try to take over the world!


  • #19
    Agent Coulson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,272 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Work.


  • #20
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,718 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    As someone who suffers with anxiety, insomnia, sleep apnea and emotional hyperarousal, a 3am sleep often alludes me!

    If I'm not fighting with myself to try and sleep, I'm figuring out which if the many meditation sounds i should listen to (none of which work).

    After getting more angry at being unable to sleep, I try a few podcasts and then browse my phone (which is a bad idea).

    Eventually, I retreat to another bed or the couch to try and distract myself of my inability to sleep.

    Looking at my clock knowing my alarm goes off in 6 hours /5/4/3/2/1 hours, wishing that ability to sleep, that consciousness detachment kicks in so I can get something. Eventually falling asleep and getting a small number of hours sleep.

    Oh, the above is every night by the way!


  • #21
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,242 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I think about the hamster that used to run this place, stopping only between 03:00—03:10 to catch his breath.


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  • #22
    branie2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,364 ✭✭✭✭branie2


    Sleep


  • #23
    Obvious Desperate Breakfasts
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,474 ✭✭✭Obvious Desperate Breakfasts


    Watch plane crash simulations on YouTube.


  • #24
    Oink
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 2,163 Mod ✭✭✭✭Oink


    Well right now, stressing out thinking of the 6 am start and the long day ahead, because apparently that’s the best way to go back to sleep...


  • #25
    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 62,970 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Drink tea, eat sandwiches and design a biomechanical self..


  • #26
    One eyed Jack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,304 ✭✭✭✭One eyed Jack


    Not a whole lot really, if I’m not working I’m asleep.

    I’m somewhat curious though about the number of posters who can time when they need to go pee :confused:


  • #27
    I Was VB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,911 ✭✭✭I Was VB


    Mainly look on DoneDeal for cars.

    And count down what is the best tractor on a YouTube video.


  • #28
    AVFC.Stephen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭AVFC.Stephen


    Got woken up by 2 of my kids so decided to put on a flick. Train to busan


  • #29
    ChosenWong
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭ChosenWong


    I rehearse specific work tasks for the day ahead and the daily routine .The time I have to leave and personal business during the day etc.

    Go on autopilot then during the day ahead if no sleep

    Also review the overall picture of work life and how it's going


  • #30
    An Ri rua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,716 ✭✭✭An Ri rua


    Up on a stool every night setting the clock back an hour or forward an hour. I find it fierce confusing.
    There, that's it sorted til tomorrow.


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  • #31
    An Ri rua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,716 ✭✭✭An Ri rua


    One eyed Jack wrote: »
    Not a whole lot really, if I’m not working I’m asleep.

    I’m somewhat curious though about the number of posters who can time when they need to go pee :confused:

    Self hypnosis and NLP. Standard tools these days. Jeez, you must live like an animal, eliminating when your body decides it's time. Wouldn't like to be stuck in a lift with you and your corporeal compulsions.


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