God, "No Sleep For You!"

[thistlechaser]

Tired of never being able to sleep, I decided to take something last night (some PM pain medicine, noted to cause drowsiness). Took the pill, turned all the lights off, wandered into the bedroom.

"Hm, why's it bright in here? All the lights are off..."

The landlord installed a "security light" yesterday during the day. A million or so watt light to light up half the block (the complex's whole "back" area, pool and lots of sidewalks). It's about three feet from my bedroom window. It's aimed at my window.

Why why why?

Even with my blinds as shut as they can be, it was as bright in my bedroom as if I had a light on. I could read by the light sneaking in.

I'm strongly considering sneaking out at night and breaking the bulb. I could hit it with the end of my broom -- I won't electrocute myself, right?

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[tersa.livejournal.com]

You probably wouldn't electrocute yourself, as long as you used a wooden broom, but they *would* just come out and replace it.

I would, instead, complain to your landlords. Ask for light-blocking blinds to be installed in your apartment, if they can't do anything about the security light. And if all else fails, order an eye mask to sleep with.

It takes some getting used to, but they were wonderful when dealing with St. Petersburg 'White Nights'.