Alisa thinks my blog has gotten boring. It's true. It totally has. Its because my life is boring. I haven't done anything "FUN" since i went to Huntington a few weeks ago...so here is a brain dump.
-I cant sleep. I am two weeks sober from Ambien. The reason i started taking Ambien in the first place is because I cant sleep. I have never had an easy time sleeping. I lay in bed for at least an hour every night frustrated, before i can even get sleep enough to stop concentrating on keeping my eyes closed (kind of like how you tell a child to close their eyes for prayers...they concentrate really hard and are squishing their eyes shut so tight...its like that. Not very comfortable or relaxing). But if i take Nyquil, or Tylenol pm or any other sleeping aid, the laying in bed awake gets cut in half (or my restless legs go into overdrive and my brain is asleep and that is the worst). So enter prescription sleeping pills and 20 minutes after taking one I'M OUT. No matter where i am. No matter what lights are on, who is around making noise...I'm asleep. Its AWESOME. But i don't want to become dependent on it (and my sister has been taking them every once in a while, so i have 2 left and my refill isn't for another week...Ive been hoarding those two pills for the last 2 weeks. Not taking them, just waiting). So yeah. I cant sleep. Is anyone out there familiar with sleep studies? Does insurance cover that? I really think i need one. This 3 hours of restless sleep a night+13 hour work days=just not cutting it.
-Last night i worked at Anthropologie. I am really glad i didn't quit. Its become so fun, and the people i work with are hilarious and its just really enjoyable. Anyway, last night i was working in the fitting rooms and Thursday nights don't usually mean CRAZY BUSY. So, my coworker mentioned she liked my hair clip. Its a cute little felt hydrangea clip that i bought off Lou&Lee on Elsy. So i was rummaging around some scrap material and buttons and whatnot and found some thick cream wool felt pieces, red thin yarn, and some green linen. So after about 20 minutes of light sewing, I was able to present Estella with her very own hydrangea clip. And i have to say, hers is cuter than mine. Its probably (OK i know it is) totally poorly made, but the materials are HIGH END. Its very cute. Anyway we were twins for the last hour of work, and all i have to say is, if you're stuck on a deserted island...choose me to be your only companion because i am REALLY resourceful. I'm just saying.
(don't i look so cute on 3 hours of sleep and 12 hours straight of work with no shower? lovely.)
-I went to lunch the other day with my friends Mark and Kayla. It was sooooooooo nice and so fun to just eat a good meal with people whose company i enjoy. I like Vegas, but i miss my friends and have kind of hated that i have no social life here. So I am so glad i finally have some friends who are hilarious and great people. Those two are just a cute little pair of tender mercies for me.
-How come i haven't always watched Survivor and The Biggest Loser? I have the last 2-3 seasons of both, but they have been around for a while and they are GREAT shows. Really entertaining, not slutty. Good television. If you are not watching these shows...figure out a way to watch them next season. Also Vicky from the Biggest Loser, if you're reading this...I think you're a terrible person.
-Its November. Well its MID November and its in the 70s today. I know everyone in Utah and the east coast and everywhere else cold is going "lucky!" but i don't feel that way. I have worn tights and long sleeves everyday this week out of defiance to the weather. Today its actually a turtleneck. DAMN YOU WEATHER! Give me something chilly, will ya? I look like a fool.
-I went to FHE this week. CRAZY I KNOW. My roommate Candace told me i had to go cause it was a commandment. RIGHT. But i decided that maybe i should make an appearance at least once a season just so i don't look like the inactive girl who never goes to ward activities. Let me just say this-Crab Soccer wasn't fun in elementary school when it was rainy and we had PE and its still not fun. My wrists were shot, but i am glad i went and participated. BABY STEPS PEOPLE. Cant promise i will be there this Monday. The church is still true though.
Friday, November 14, 2008
its FRIDAY!
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Yes! Lunch was awesome we have to do that again.
oh and btw, where is my clip? Come on who do you like more...lol
I hear you about the sleep thing. This has been my life for years. I guess you and Megan have inherited that gene. I get really annoyed by people who can sleep anywhere, anytime. Really annoyed. If you find yourself awake some night - call your Mom. Chances are I will be awake! I will be happy to chat with you and share some insomniac experiences. Love you!
I have the same sleep problems. I have been through every Rx sleep pill made and can testify to their addictive powers. By far, my favorite is Ambien-CR (12 mg) because you go to sleep and STAY asleep because it's time released. However, it's basically like crack...very addicting and after a while I couldn't sleep without one.
I've forced myself to use over the counter medicines and the best, by far, is called Simply Sleep. I take 2. Another great one is Unisom, but I have to double the dose. The only problem with sleep medication is that you build up a tolerance...especially ones over the counter, so just switch up week to week. Sometimes, a swig of Nyquil to top it off does the job. Also, start on Melatonin. It's a natural medication that regulates your sleep cycle. You won't see an immediate fix...it takes a few weeks...but stay on it...take it religiously at the same time at night.
If you're wanting to go more natural...try to exhaust yourself physically during the early evening (the gym) and don't eat after 7 pm. Don't stimulate yourself in any way about 2 hours before bed. Don't watch TV, don't talk on the phone, don't do a crossword puzzle. Reading is okay.
This is all advice I've been given from doctors that deal with sleep issues. I hope it helps!
Vicky is disgusting.
i just did a maternity session for a girl + i'm going to give her the link to your store. the whole time i was shooting her i kept thinking 'these would make awesome paintings!'
you can check 'em out on my blog.
are you not so happy that at least brady went home?! i was pretty excited. but if he wins the at-home biggest loser i'll be pissed. i'm rooting for phil.
p.s. i think my favorite is colleen. she totally reminds me of reese witherspoon + 60 pounds.
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