Written by Back in college, I was a bit of an insomniac and would often find myself up after midnight. I’m not sure whether I was actually hungry or just bored, but I really wanted something to eat. The thing about those midnight snacks is that nearly anything can sound delicious. My favorite thing back then was a bit of leftover pizza, which was most likely pepperoni, but these days you’ll more often find me eating the vegetarian option. So that’s what I chose to doodlewash today. Plus, there’s a bit more color in the veggie version. Late night snacks don’t really happen much anymore as I’m usually snoozing soundly before any hunger pangs could bother me. But, back in the day, you’d find me roaming around in the wee hours of the morning, wondering what to do next. Usually, I had some college homework that I’d left until the last possible moment to complete. Enjoying that cold slice of pizza in the fridge made everything better for a brief moment. All the stresses of the world seem to melt away like the mozzarella. Though the cheese on my version was probably not quite mozzarella anymore and far more congealed. But, it was fabulous.
If you happen to google midnight snacks, you’ll first find suggestions for healthier options. Though I definitely support this notion in theory, it’s also a bit counterintuitive. Eating something rather naughty is part of the rite of passage that comes from being awake in the most wee of wee hours in the morning. I was just told by Hulu that the most popular show on their service is Golden Girls. Not surprising when you consider that after every little problem or late night conversation, their ultimate solution was to bring out the cheesecake. If one is feeling sleepless, it’s most likely that she is contemplating some bigger issue. Something big. Something filled with a lot of emotions. Trying to counter all of those excessive emotions with a kale salad just doesn’t work as well. When life takes that sort of turn, then it’s definitely more of a time for cheesecake. The Golden Girls definitely knew how to appropriately solve these emotional setbacks. It’s really no wonder that they’re still such a hit.
These days, I have my typical three meals a day and rarely snack in between. I’m not sure whether I’ve grown more sensible or just become more tired. Either way, I do often think back to those late night meals. Though I hated the stress that often made them happen, I liked the freedom of extending the evening. My chronic procrastination caused me to artificially add more hours into the day. And sometimes, amazing ideas would come while chomping down on slices of cold pizza. I’m not sure I have much of a point to all of this, as I seem to just be reflecting on times long gone. But I often love to think back on those days when possibilities kept me up at night. When the wonder of the world seemed too impossible to invite sleep. It still happens occasionally, but I’m just too tired or lazy to get of bed to pursue a treat. I hope this doesn’t mean that I’m no longer actually hungry. There’s something truly magical to be found in the pursuit of midnight snacks.
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Ooh, yes please – this looks scrummy, be it midnight or midday!
How this speaks to me! As it happens, with the time they arrive and me being a ‘night owl’, most of your doodlewashes pose a similar snack attack dilemma to me. I normally end up with either biscuits or cheese. It’s probably a mercy I don’t tend to have cold pizza like this in the fridge, ’cause it’d be winning every time!
Insomnia ain’t much fun, but burning the midnight oil is. There’s something satisfying in working away while everyone else sleeps. It seems to be the time my brain works best, which really is just typical of the awkward little beggar!
Thanks, Jacob! 😃💕 And happy I can be a part of your midnight cravings! hehe Yeah, I totally used to be at my best burning the midnight oil as well. Pretty much until I hit 40 and then I decided my body also enjoyed sleep! Lol But it is such a satisfying time for sure!
I like leftover Lasagna for breakfast. My sister used to make a veggie one with kidney beans and mushrooms that was an awesome splurge! I have never been one to eat in the middle of the night… Your pizza looks delish, Charlie! 🍕 I think it would be great any time of the day! 😄
Thanks, Jill! 😃💕 Yum! I love lasagna!! And that version sounds delicious! I think their are just some foods that defy timing… like lasagna and pizza. Good ALL the time! 😉🍴hehe
Left over food, is like a surprise in the fridge, problem is my daughter usually gets to it first, especially when it’s pizza that looks as good as yours 😀
Thanks, Rebecca! 😃💕 I love that idea!! It’s totally like finding a surprise gift… hehe… yeah, if there’s anyone else around you gotta fight for the pizza! So good!
Cheesecake is definitely the solution to many of life’s problems. Pepperoni pizza is another good option…(I still indulge, myself) (K)
Yay, Kerfe! 😃💕 Cheers to indulging ourselves… life would be pretty pointless if we didn’t do that from time to time. And pepperoni was my number one fave when I was younger. So good!
Your pizza slice looks perfectly delish but I can’t tolerate cold pizza. When I’m hungry in the middle of the night it has to be okra – not! Actually of all my terrible eating habits, and there are lots, I’m not a late night snacker. Wish I could do college again and pay better attention but I guess you gotta take whatever you grasped when you were young and indulged with the opportunity to think about the many aspects of the world’s condition and discuss it with all the professors and students who were so much more brilliant than you were into your adult life and continue your education “on the job.” I’m still continuing mine – maybe pizza would help but not at 2 AM.
Thanks so much, Sharon! 😃💕 I think we’re all still in continuing education! hehe… that’s the fun part about life. But I’m with you now on cold pizza… I haven’t had it since college as it just doesn’t quite taste as good.
what a gem. both your sketches and your stories! and you 🙂
Awww that’s so sweet of you!! Thanks so much! 😊😃💕
your pizza look as good for you 😀
Thanks so much! 😃💕