Laura, it takes me longer to adjust to DST changes, now.
Since I only work 30 hours a week, I mostly manage with naps. It fucks with my sleep cycle but at least I’m less exhausted.
Well, it's just good to know that when the chips are down and things look grim you'll feed off the girl who loves you to save your own ass!
Xander ,'Chosen'
Natter 77: I miss my friends. I miss my enemies. I miss the people I talked to every day.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Cashmere - Nov 22, 2021 8:17:51 pm PST #10788 of 30000
Now tagless for your comfort.
DavidS - Nov 22, 2021 9:10:05 pm PST #10789 of 30000
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I mostly manage with naps
Naps are lovely if you can finesse them.
I think an early afternoon/Siesta-ish nap is ideal.
Laura - Nov 23, 2021 5:04:49 am PST #10790 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
I wish I was able to nap. It almost never happens. I worked with a guy who was all about the power nap. He would sit in a lounge chair in the corner of the office and be out in moments, sleep for 10-15 minutes tops and wake up bright and chipper. So envious. Sometimes I can get myself super comfy and read for a bit to knock myself out, but it is a rare occasion. My best bet for beating my mid-afternoon exhaustion slump is to go for a swim. Refreshes me and wakes me up when sleep isn't really an option.
We managed to stay up until 9:30 last night, woo! Didn't get up until 6:30 which is a recent sleeping in record, although to be honest, I did start reading my book a little before 6 to keep myself in bed.
Still no word from the house buyer, although considering his background I would expect him to have a formal offer drawn up. Dude graduated from Columbia, he is not going to make an offer by email. Still believe this couple is going to live here.
JenP - Nov 23, 2021 5:56:22 am PST #10791 of 30000
Fingers still crossed, Laura.
Laura - Nov 23, 2021 6:31:42 am PST #10792 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Thanks, Jen. I really would like something settled in my life. Too many balls in the air.
Jesse - Nov 23, 2021 8:07:48 am PST #10793 of 30000
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Sending vibes, Laura!!
Also, I recently heard this good podcast about napping that said if you're not a napper, you're not a napper, but 20 minutes of quite time can be just as good. [link]
Toddson - Nov 23, 2021 9:08:40 am PST #10794 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Well, SOME good news for the holidays - Target and a number of other large retailers are closing for actual Thanksgiving ... so Black Friday will start on ... Friday.
And a judge (forget who or where) issued a writ banning the Elf on the Shelf. It's not a serious writ, but it gives parents (and kids, maybe) reasons why not to have Little Brother watching them.
And, in me me me news, I can get an authentication code as a text message so I've been working with minimal hassle. I do get stopped to enter the @#$#!!! code, but I can live with that. Got a call from a co-worker who's running into the same issues - she didn't take it seriously until she got locked out of her office email.
Laura - Nov 23, 2021 9:23:22 am PST #10795 of 30000
Our wings are not tired.
Yay for text codes! I actually have quite a few things set up that way. Mostly because I work with medical records and like security.
if you're not a napper, you're not a napper, but 20 minutes of quite time can be just as good. [link]
Yes! I have always argued that with my family. I can relax, even close my eyes for a break, but I just don't expect to fall asleep. The quiet time is still refreshing.
Toddson - Nov 23, 2021 9:35:49 am PST #10796 of 30000
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Sometimes, just being able to sit quietly and not feel pressure can help.
Jessica - Nov 23, 2021 9:43:05 am PST #10797 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Well, SOME good news for the holidays - Target and a number of other large retailers are closing for actual Thanksgiving ... so Black Friday will start on ... Friday.
We've been discussing this at work - only retail/corporate locations will be closed. Fulfillment centers for Target, WalMart, and Amazon are all remaining open and fully staffed. It's honestly a pretty shitty PR move by all the companies involved.