We had all just participated in the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life at the high school, when we stay awake for about 24 hours straight. We were a little sleepy.

I was awake a long time. I just laid there, wondering if someone was going to find me ... praying that I would live ... but not wanting to live. It was probably the craziest 13 hours ... just laying there not being able to move.

These days, awareness and three dollars will get you a cappuccino no more. As vital as awareness is to the process of improving your life, to suddenly be awake and aware means nothing if you simply leave it at that. Awareness only matters if it impacts my actions.

I just laid awake all night last night, staring at the TV. Physically and mentally, it's just time to move on. Just time to let somebody else do it.

I rise near dawn, make a strong cup of coffee, wander to my desk and come fully awake by reading something written the day before.

The rose was awake all night for your sake,/ Knowing your promise to me;/ The lilies and roses were all awake,/ They sighed for the dawn and thee.

We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake.

They rest for 10 hours a night, and if you keep them awake longer, they need to sleep more.

I still lie awake at night thinking about everything that could have been, that wasn't done to stop 9/11. To the 9/11 families, I said, you deserve better from your entire government. All of us.

For the mile (1,600) I felt pretty good running the race like that. I was even more nervous for the 800, but I knew if I felt bad after running that mile time then I'd be concerned, but I was more awake and warmed up, so it was good.