Temporary Insomnia

So, today I am back at work. Same place, same job. That’s good; I don’t want to be there permanently (they did offer me that option), but I’m happy to start the year with some certainty. At least I know what is expected of me, and what the other people in the office are like – except the new starter, who begins today.

It’s not an ideal return, however, as I have had no sleep whatsoever overnight. I tried, I failed, I got up and did chores (emptied my drawers, got rid of old clothes, folded and tidied new ones), tried again, failed, read a book, tried again, failed, got up and had breakfast, washed some dishes, drank a pot of coffee. I feel fine, and wonder whether that’s still my jetlagged brain, or the caffeine. I’d rather it was whichever can guarantee the longest period without significant fatigue today. I’ll continue with the coffee, no doubt, and hope for the best. Ideally, I’ll go to bed tonight and sleep well, getting up refreshed tomorrow morning and back into a good routine.

That’s the theory, anyway. I have never really suffered from insomnia, but even when I get lots of sleep, I am generally tired, so it doesn’t really matter either way. At least if I’m tired today, there’s a good reason for it. And I managed the last day of work before Christmas having had no more than two hours of drunken stupor. I felt like shit then, but that was mostly the booze. I will see how it goes.

Fortunately, Luke is suffering from an inverted bodyclock too at the moment – for whatever reason – so I’ve had someone to chat to. I guess it’s time to go shower – I’m quite excited to be able to wear one of my new shirts and ties!