I've edited last nights photos, which I'll post below.
So what do I do now?
It's cold and windy out, and I can't garden or do much else yet anyway.
I could read, and maybe I will, but I feel a little bleary-eyed to be too enthusiastic over the possibility.
There's not that much else that I can do. Other than blog, I guess.
Let me state that sleep seems to be more problematic lately. There are times past when I could have several consecutive nights of 7 hours, but my maximum lately is 6. Unfortunately, too many nights now are well below that.
Perhaps when I can be more active, I will sleep longer and better.
I'm not depressed but a little confused about what is going on.
Sue will head to exercise class this afternoon, the one that I also used to go to, but I need to stay clear for now.
But we are to meet friends for coffee later this afternoon. So that is something.
Meanwhile, I went to the park last night. I was specifically looking for a photo op that I had passed by on the previous day. There was a clump of dandelions with a tree in the background. I thought the setting might make for a good photo. Alas, the dandelions were gone.
So, I wandered down to the river where the sun was settling behind the trees on the far bank. It seemed like the kids of sky that might produce something worthwhile if I waited for sunset.
I waited, and it did. It's not the best view of a sunset ever. I mean the sun is gone behind the trees and not exactly dipping into the ocean. But it is something.
I lined myself up with the boathouse which the sun set directly behind.
From almost the same spot, I looked to my right downriver. There, the colours were less dramatic but very pleasingly more pinkish than orange.
We are never in a position for the most scenic sunsets around here, but last evening was nice enough.
Then I went home for my 4 hours of sleep.
I was having great problems sleeping. Half an hour sleep then utilize the facilities, then do it all over again. I read an article about sleep loss, and I started by changing when I took my meds. I liked up all the newest added meds, and planned to take them in the morning. I slept really well, and I will try it again tomorrow. Then I went back to sleep until 9.
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful photos! I take photos with my iPad and am not that clever at framing but your are inspiring me to think more about what I'm doing.
ReplyDeleteI did not sleep enough last night either and this was unfortunate because I had to pick up my granddaughters fairly early and keep them for lots of the day....I was surprised that I wasn't tired then, but now (9pm) I am! Usually if I do not sleep well I can sleep in as long as I want to! I need to take two thyroid pills after 4 hours of sleep and then sleep for 4 more hours before I can take my morning meds....Life is so silly at times.
Some, many actually, 'sleeping meds' lose effectiveness over time.
ReplyDeleteSome things to look at/for:
Sleep Apnea
Caffeine intake
Physical issues
I'd talk to your family practice doc.
I too have sleep issues, rarely sleep more than 4 hours at a time, sometimes that's all if I can't get back or to sleep. Age also can do that.
Those are beautiful shots. My husband struggles sometimes to get enough sleep. I only experience insomnia rarely and try to spend those wakeful hours imagining myself walking through places I've lived in the past.It's amazing how much one can remember . . . and forget.
ReplyDeleteSleep is such a tough subject. I'm taking MM gel caps for it, which helps. Mostly, I have to give myself permission to be awake and do something else, like listen to a podcast. I feel for you!
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