December 11, 2004

I’M GOING CRAZY – ok

I use to sleep for days. I never got up before three or four on weekends. For the last week or so or longer I CAN’T sleep. It is starting to drive me crazy! I fall asleep ok but within an hour or less I am up. I don’t know what woke me tonight. I know I have a cold but why would that wake me up?

I don’t know what to do with myself. I could check out of this motel and start driving but I really didn’t want to drive at night.

BUt what else can I do? I’ve already read my book, watched TV, played TETRIS and read some diaries. My attention span is so short!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT TO SLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW WILL I DRIVE ALL DAY?

It is 4:45. If I don’t go back to sleep soon I will just pack and leave. I could take an ALEVE. I took a few last week. I don’t want to get hooked.

So today I will be driving through New Jersey, Washington etc. Sure hope there won’t be much traffic and that the weather is ok. Tonight I hope to stop in Fredericksburg, Virginia but it will all depend on what time I get there.

I have to take my FOSOMAX in the morning so not sure if I will eat breakfast in this motel or not. It’s a Hampton INN and very nice. It has wireless connection so am very happy about that.

I spoke to my friend yesterday. She invited us for supper Wednesday night. It makes me nervous. I don’t want to be busy right away. I guess I’ll see how I feel. Right now all I want is to sleep.

Gypsy Song

December 12, 2004

Take it easy, no need to worry. You’re right in reading and occupying your mind. I think you are one to take advantage of every conscious moment– so when one inappropriately appears, grasp it and put it to work for you. You are anxious to get the trip over– that’s the way to go. Heed your body’s request and when you get to Florida– sleep, sleep, sleep!

TheWoodsprite

Gee, I’m sorry you couldn’t sleep….but was happy to find your notes in my diary! I sympathize. Sometimes it’s hard to sleep in strange places like hotels, or all alone if you’re not used to that. Maybe by tonight you can make sure to stop and pick up a few new books or something. I wish you good weather and continued safe driving!! Weesprite, passing a hot toddy….

Wait! You are talking to an insomniac here! I don’t know what makes me wake up and stay awake in the middle of the night, but I do nearly every night. It is much worse when I know I have something looming in the morning — like you have here. Don’t worry, though… you will be alert to drive. If you get sleepy… stop and rest, have coffee – get a motel if you have to! Hugs,

CanadianJade

I’m like that when I have something to do. My mind just won’t shut down. I get tired and doze off and then suddenly I’m wide awake. Hope you reach your destination safely. When you get there, just have a rest. *hugs*

Mama Blue

When I get too wound up (probably from the stress of a road trip) I try to just lie there with my eyes closed and envision something cool, like a little cabin in the woods or a hut beside the ocean. Then I put myself in there…if I’m not asleep by then! 🙂 If I REALLY can’t unwind, I take an asprin and that usually soothes me just enough. Hampton Inns are nice. 🙂

Patrisha

RYN about the IPod. I got mine pretty cheaply because it is a 15 mg and they had just come out with the new 20 mbs. Mine has a battery that runs for 8 hours whereas the newer ones go for 12 hours before needed to be recharged.

Chipparoo

I just checked your IPAQ. YOU DON’T USE IT????? My heavens. It’s wonderful!

beingmeisbest

all you need is a new husband or a girlfriend lol awww just thought I would throw that in those kinds of people and things..well they do help people sleep LOTS better peace and have a JOYOUS CHRISTMAS and a happy holiday new years day !

You might just be keyed up because of all the preparations for this trip and now all the driving. I must say though that going through all those states sounds wonderful. I love driving trips. I wish I was taking this trip with you. and ryn: I dance twice a week and it’s quite a bit of good exercise.

RosieLyn

Being awake is the pits. I fall asleep easily but wake in the middle of the night and stay awake for ages.

Gypsy Spirit

sounds to me like sub conscious stress is waking you, thats common, and certainly no fun! You’ve been through alot lately….be kind to yourself. Rest when you can, sleep when you need to, and drive in between…but please don’t drive when tired, its too risky. Take care, hugs