My laptop is back!

I was so excited to get it I somehow uttered "Let's go get Mummy!" as I scooped up my phone and tablet into my bag to head to the Apple Store.

Kat, I wish there were enough squares for woo bingo! I think the guy is pointlessly dogmatic on some fronts (some criteria are not red flags unless they exist in isolation, or with others--I don't think "other people say it worked" is on its own a red flag, unless it is entirely on its own, you know?

But those are some fun comments! Gotta love outrage on any side of the this argument--well, as long as it's not impacting herd immunity or otherwise damaging the community.

Okay, now day can be done.

OK, so what should I get at the Vitamin Shoppe to make sure I get a good night's sleep? I have tried valerian and melatonin, to little or no effect. Anything else I can try?

I'm considering a sledgehammer. Night before last was terrors. Last night was insomnia that wouldn't budge for anything and I've felt like ass all day.

OK, so what should I get at the Vitamin Shoppe to make sure I get a good night's sleep? I have tried valerian and melatonin, to little or no effect. Anything else I can try?

Medical marijuana. Which I'm pretty sure you can't get at the Vitamin Shoppe. But whoo, MMJ tinctures have made a WORLD of difference to my sleep.

But in terms of useful suggestions: 5HTP and calcium have helped people with sleeping issues. (They didn't do much for me, but my insomnia issues are tough ones.)

mr. flea and I just started watching Downton Abbey (we're slow, okay?) And the only problem is, every time I see Lord Grantham I keep imagining him with his hand on Jesse's shoulder.

That is hilarious and awesome.

-t, would passing the exam change whether you'd want/take this job?

Medical marijuana. Which I'm pretty sure you can't get at the Vitamin Shoppe. But whoo, MMJ tinctures have made a WORLD of difference to my sleep.

Crap, clearly I moved out of Washington at the wrong time.

In other words, hello, 4AM.

Congratulations to both msbelle and GC!

So I loaded up on strategically-timed melatonin and valerian (I forgot what all the other suggestions were when I got to the store!) and fell asleep early! Awesome. Except I did wake up at 4, but THEN I fell back asleep! Am feeling 90%, which is plenty.

FWIW, muscle relaxants help me sleep, probably because my muscles get loose enough that my mind follows suit.

Gentle exercize -- earlier in the day -- also promotes better sleep, likewise because the worked-out muscles release hormones or whatever that tells the body to shut it down.

Valerian knocks me out like a light. I'm a little afraid if it. Melatonin makes me fall asleep quickly and sleep hard for three or four hours, but then I'll probably wake up and have to try to get back to sleep.

meara, I don't know, passing the exam doesn't mean I get a job, it just puts me in the running, and who knows what kind of openings they will have (especially since the department in question is merging with another one). I'm in no position to be turning down work, and I could see staying where I am long term, but if the examiner job comes along I probably would jump ship. OTOH, if I knew I didn't pass, can't take it again for a year so no dilemma.

Poking head to welcome Ford to the world - such great news! And, of course, with lots of wishes for him being completely well soon so he can go home and play with his older brother.

Also, according to billytea "If the Apocalypse Comes, Beep Me" Apr 29, 2009 11:40:24 am PDT today is Ryan's birthday (the end of April is apparently a good time for baby Buffista boys to be born), so happy birthday, Ryan!