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Dr. Sleep

Affording eight hours of sleep every day is difficult in the modern industrialized world, so I don't blame my uncle for having fallen asleep in front of me right in the middle of his sentence. This summer, he gave me the opportunity to volunteer in his clinic which allowed me to observe him closely. He had been nights without sleep. “Caaa-ching!” he used to tell me. “That's why I can't stop working. It's like hearing the never ending sound of the jackpot in a slot machine!” Until now, I never noticed the importance he gave to money. My uncle has taught me many things, but last summer, while I helped him in his clinic, he helped me recognize what I want from my life.

I visit my grandparents every year since 2008. The old couple is most of the time alone, and they cherish when I come to visit for the summer. My uncle lives a few blocks away. I've always seen him when he visits my grandparents, but I never got to know him more than the usual social conventions allow. This summer was different. He offered me the opportunity to volunteer in his clinic. My tasks were simple, ye...

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