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Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
To sleep, perchance to dream.
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011 11:44 amI had a really poor night’s sleep last night and I don’t know why. It’s not as if there is anything currently preying on my mind; other than the routine tedium of work, all for now, is as it should be (I shall revisit that proposition in September if things don’t pan out with the job process, but for now…).
I am not generally, one of life’s worriers though I have my moments and I have cut right back on caffeine, so I can’t blame undue anxiety or chemical stimulation. All I know is that despite feeling quite drained, I recall looking at the clock at 2.45 and debating with myself whether or not to get up and have a cup of tea. Ironically I must have dozed off pretty much straight after that thought, though I know I was awake again at just after four and again around 5.30.
I have ensured that I have enough change for a proper caffeine boost this afternoon, because I am pretty sure that I am going to need one. Happily, one of the side effects of cutting right back on caffeinated coffee and tea is that when I have a proper cup of coffee, it really does give me a kick.
Part of the problem last night I think, was the heat or at least my perception of it. It’s been hotter, certainly, but for some reason I noticed it more last night – which is probably more to do with being relentlessly awake rather than the temperature itself. All I know is that I tend to sleep much better in a cold room than a warm one provided, of course, I have a reasonable covering of duvet. For well over a month I haven’t needed any sort of cover beyond my tee shirt and have slept on top of the bed. This is not my preferred style by a long chalk.
On the whole, I think I have had enough of summer now. I should like the autumn now, please, with its cooler night temperatures but still fine days.
Still, a fortnight off looms and I shall be away from this place, so it’s not all bad.
I am not generally, one of life’s worriers though I have my moments and I have cut right back on caffeine, so I can’t blame undue anxiety or chemical stimulation. All I know is that despite feeling quite drained, I recall looking at the clock at 2.45 and debating with myself whether or not to get up and have a cup of tea. Ironically I must have dozed off pretty much straight after that thought, though I know I was awake again at just after four and again around 5.30.
I have ensured that I have enough change for a proper caffeine boost this afternoon, because I am pretty sure that I am going to need one. Happily, one of the side effects of cutting right back on caffeinated coffee and tea is that when I have a proper cup of coffee, it really does give me a kick.
Part of the problem last night I think, was the heat or at least my perception of it. It’s been hotter, certainly, but for some reason I noticed it more last night – which is probably more to do with being relentlessly awake rather than the temperature itself. All I know is that I tend to sleep much better in a cold room than a warm one provided, of course, I have a reasonable covering of duvet. For well over a month I haven’t needed any sort of cover beyond my tee shirt and have slept on top of the bed. This is not my preferred style by a long chalk.
On the whole, I think I have had enough of summer now. I should like the autumn now, please, with its cooler night temperatures but still fine days.
Still, a fortnight off looms and I shall be away from this place, so it’s not all bad.