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I had an intersting series of thoughts last night, so while I'm writing I feel like putting them down.

My baby sister Christen, five years old, spoiled and far too cute, woke up in the middle of the night last night with a bad dream and, finding me not in my bed she came out and curled up on the couch near the computer, saying she didn't want to be alone, it was too scary.

That just got me thinking... when I was a kid I'd come up with any excuse, including fear of monsters which I didn't really belive in, to get to sleep with Mom and Dad. Partly this was because at the time they had a big water bed. But mostly it was just that I didn't want to sleep alone.

I still don't. The nicest thing I can think of is falling asleep curled up next to somebody. It doesn't even really matter who. I mean some somebodies are better than others, obviously, but I'll take whoever I can get.

The problem with that is that most guys can't leave it at sleeping together in the literal sense. They want to start something along the lines of a more metaphorical "sleeping together." I'll admit that I'm not entirely against steamy stuff. There are times when I have as much hormonal sex drive as any male, but most of the time I'd rather just sleep. Sure, most guys will respect it if I tell them no, but it's awfully hard at times to just cuddle.

Still, the cuddling is the best part. I had a very nice week or two with a certain somebody not long ago. And while the prize for "best single moment" probably goes to that last night... (Mmmmmmmmm, blood...) the prize for "overall best activity" is definitely for the snuggling. *purrrrrrr*

I think that there's some racial memory, some inbred idea from long ago, or even not that long ago, when family groups all slep curled up together in a heap for warmth. Just like cats, people like to snuggle-pile. And like cats, the territorial instincts sometimes makes the snuggles awkward, especially when, as at most Boardie Cons, the males outnumber the females. But still... doesn't curling up and falling asleep next to a nice warm somebody or other sound good to you?

Date: 2003-12-20 01:01 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jordanis.livejournal.com
Yes... of course, now I'm thinking of the end of RotK movie and the hobbitses snugglepile. *snickergiggles*

Date: 2003-12-20 01:33 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] justplainbob.livejournal.com
*grins*

Now, now...those of us who enjoy teasing firekitties also enjoy plenty of snuggling.

*chuckles*

Despite the distracting. And the blood. *wink*

Date: 2003-12-20 08:11 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] cajunfox.livejournal.com
i 'member snugglin the firekitty! bc '03
so innocent :3 not a dirty though in my head ^^ just cuddlin
which is rare.. for a fox

Date: 2003-12-20 10:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kira-chan.livejournal.com
::giggles:: Lucky. ::le sigh::



I think I'd be more choosy with my cuddling, but that might just be because I used to have to share a bed with my bed-hoggin, cover-stealing, tossing-and-turning-like-you-wouldn't-believe-step-sis. *shrugs* Though...'choosy' would probably only amount to 'people I'm friends with'. ;p

Date: 2003-12-20 10:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bladespark.livejournal.com
Heh. I've actually had to share beds with both my sisters at some point. And as the one tended to wet the bed... Icky. *grins* "Most anybody" really means most any friend.

Date: 2003-12-21 12:36 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nsdragon.livejournal.com
Well, it does sound very relaxing. I dunno... I suppose it's some feeling of safety, and of course the soothing warmth and contact. Yeah, I can imagine that...

Date: 2003-12-21 01:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fishbulb42.livejournal.com
Mmmmm... falling asleep with somebody is wonderful. *smiles* Though right now, there's only one somebody I really want to hold in my arms...

I miss you so much... soooooon...

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