All in all, though, it was still the most fun I could have for free. And after my experiences this time around, I know I'll do it again, and last longer. Actually, I recommend everyone do it.
Sleep deprivation is an amazingly cleansing, frightening, exhausting and revealing experience.
Seeing just how far you can push your body, based purely on your own will power, is quite an impressive endeavor. You'd be surprised to find out how much abuse your body can take. You can't help but gain a sense of pride when you meet whatever goal it was you set for yourself. After being up so long you gain a certain sense of clarity and limpidity to your thoughts and view of the world, while your physical eyesight gets blurry. One of the most memorable experiences I had, occurred a little after 24 hours.