21st century problems

 

The first class rail lounge at Newcastle Central station. I bought a first class ticket and it was worth every penny. What a lovely journey home. 

We had a power cut one morning this week. It was 8.30am and I was just about to leave for work. The only problem was that our garage door is electric, so my car was stuck inside. There is of course a manual lever but a) I wasn't sure exactly how to use it b) it was very dark as the light wasn't on c) you need quite a bit of strength to pull it and d) my car was in the way! A quick call to work to advise I would be late. My boss said she'd send someone to pick me up. So rather than give directions to my house I said I'd walk to the village. A few moments later Anna-Marie messaged to say she was on her way. Now Anna knows where my house is but you know what? I still decided to walk! It was a relatively pleasant morning and it's only about 15 mins, and I thought the exercise would be good. I kind of amazed myself because 2½ years ago, before my weight loss, I would not have volunteered to walk even that short a distance! I actually found that I really wanted to walk. Albeit not far but walk is what I cheerfully did! 

You probably also know that 2½ years ago, after having my op, that I suddenly became an insomniac! I don't think it was the op, that's a coincidence. I think it's my post menopausal hormones, which all came at the same time. Last Wednesday after driving to Newcastle was the last ok sleep I had. It's the getting to sleep I have problems with, and it's frustrating me. I'm a nine hour needer and I've been getting maybe 4 or 5 hours. After a week of this I was so tired I honestly could have wept. I looked awful, I had headaches and I was miserable! It's amazing that I could function, but function I still did. I know all the tips and use them - cold and dark bedroom, no stimulation too close to bed, no caffeine after 3pm, warm bath in the evening etc. I've even been abstaining from alcohol and cutting down on sugar in the evenings! The only advice I don't follow is getting out of bed when sleep doesn't come, mainly because I'm convinced if I stay put I must soon fall asleep. My boss gave me some Vicks to put behind my ears - maybe a placebo but not for me as it didn't help at all. Then on Wednesday a very special person treat me to a full body massage! I also bought a magnesium spray which I was told would help, and instructions to have a bath with Epsom salts, lavender and baking soda! The massage was amazing and I came home all relaxed. But, there's always a but, I was invited next door for chat and wine. Just a couple of glasses and it was delicious. Somehow Bella managed to come to bed with me and I couldn't be bothered to take her downstairs (I'm used to Mark doing that after Bella and me have snuggled). I fell asleep fast (thanks to the drink) and woke about 2am (thanks to the drink) eventually I got back to sleep just for the cat to come into my room (Bella left the door open) and wake me up even though my alarm was off! Thursday night I tried it all again minus a massage and the wine! Lol. Alas it didn't work. 😭😭

The bird, the bee and the bat all fly, but they use different kinds of wings.