Perpetual Ruminations

Friday

Not a lot of time tonight, so this will be a short entry. I would have had more time, but I kind of dozed off for a bit and and slept through the afternoon.

I have not been sleeping well at all, waking often, and sleeping very light and restless. I'll be asleep, but at the same time, I'm aware of sounds, and movements around me. Like half awake and half asleep. Of course, I do sleep harder at times, but then I wake with a start from some dream or sound. I really can't describe it any better, but it's getting old, real fast. I know it's from having so much on my mind right now, but no matter how I try, I can't get my brain to turn off, not even in sleep.

Also, I'm working more hours, and have even more after work stuff going on. So, there is little rest right now, and with not sleeping very well, it's all starting to take it's toll. That's what happened this afternoon. I got home, had a sandwich, and then got on the computer. I had decided to take a break from all the extra work stuff and just relax. Besides, I was so tired, I wouldn't have been able to do much anyway.

So, I went in and sat on the love seat, intending to spend a little time with my dogs. Hyko snuggled up next to me, so I could pet him and give him some loving. Hannah jumped right up on me, intent on getting the most loving. I relaxed there, enjoying some time with the dogs, and the next thing I know, Hannah is giving me kisses.

I looked over at the clock as I dodged her soggy kisses, and it was just a few minutes after four in the afternoon. I had sat down there about one-thirty. I had slept away the entire afternoon. I still had time to get dinner fixed, but that was about all. I'm not complaining, I needed the sleep, and that was the best I have slept, and the deepest sleep I have gotten in a long time. And, I don't think it will mess me up tonight, I'm still feeling very tired. I just hope I can sleep as well tonight as I did this afternoon.