everynight, without fail, before i go to sleep i do some reading. now that i’ve finished the eggers’ book, i’m trying to finish up this year’s best american. don’t be fooled, reading in bed is not my new favorite thing. no, that’s just a the set up for my new favorite thing.

my new favorite thing is the 45 seconds right after i finish reading for the night. i lay the book on the table next to the bed, take off my glasses and put them on top of the book, and then turn off the light.

now, this part, this part coming up this is my new favorite thing.

after i turn off the light i roll over onto my right side, my upper body slides down the six (SIX) pillows i have artfully aranged at the head of the bed and i feel my bare hip slips down and stops in that sweet spot meant just for my bare hip, my left leg bends until the arch of my left foot is resting against my right knee. then i pull the flannel comforter up to my chin, and dig my elbows into my chest and snuggle in. then, and this is it, my entire body sighs.

heaven.