I Feel Like The Princess And The Pea


I didn't sleep last night, not sure why... it is getting ridiculous as when I am at work all day, I am sure if I laid my head on my desk I would pass out and start drooling in my sleep.  I have even entertained the thought of crawling under my desk and drifting off.  Of course I don't do these things and I am sure my bosses wouldn't think very much about me.  A girl can dream though... However, I get home, I unwind, do a little cooking, cleaning, blogging and then finally I head off to bed and then boom... my eyes are wide awake.  I yawn, I change positions over and over, I have blankets on, I take them off, I fluff my pillows, I take pillows away. 

I love my bed, it is one of those memory foam mattresses which is absolutely perfect for me since I am built like a large hour glass, it is wonderful for my hips, they never have to be uncomfortable on a spring.  Believe me, I don't care how comfortable your pillow top mattresses are, the minute I curl up on my side, I feel the springs.  I feel like the girl from The Princess And The Pea.  These days, however; I am beginning to think no matter how comfortable my bed is, it seems I am unable to sleep.

I have gone as far as taking a nice warm relaxing bath, changing my sheets, having my room cleaned, turning off all sounds, TV, computer, music... you name it.  It is dark and quiet but do I sleep... NO...  I never sleep more than two or two and a half hours at a time. Which believe is not conducive to concentration... everything is funny to me, I laugh uncontrollably.   Which is not a bad thing, I think laughter is great, more people need to laugh a little more than being so darned serious.  Mine is a little overboard, especially when I haven't slept for long periods of time.



Saying all this... I am off to bed again; I am off to dreamland... hoping that the dream lasts for four or five hours.  That would be beyond amazing, I miss those days when I could lay my head down and instantly fall to sleep for six or seven hours.  I used to hear of people who had insomnia and I considered myself blessed that I didn't have to deal with the lack of sleep.  Those days are gone, apparently my body thinks I have slept enough from when I was a young adult. 

The only other idea that comes to mind is that hopefully once I start working out daily, I will exhaust myself so much I will pass out and dream for four or five hours.  I am not giving up on the idea that sleep will once again be my friend.  Maybe I should take my mattress apart and see if there is a pea underneath... that would mean I was a princess, then again, all women are princesses, why not me?

I cherish my past, I accept my present and I dream for my future
 

21 comments :

  1. I am envious you can function on such little sleep! I hope you get plenty of rest!

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  2. Thank you Sara, don't be envious... I might be able to function but I am a basket case doing it... lol

    I got a little sleep last night:)

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  3. I agree that more people need to take themselves less seriously, whatever happened to laughing without having to explain yourself ;)

    I hope you get a good sleep soon, have you tried burning lavender candles? When I have trouble sleeping I have a bath with my lavender soap and then light my candle in the bedroom and it knocks me out within minutes lol xx

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  4. Thank you Charlotte, I have not tried this...I am going to get some lavender candles... I will let you know how it goes:)

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  5. Yeah, maybe is because of a pea... Dear Launna: these last weeks i have been a little busy and, inspite of I come often to visit your blog, I couldn´t leave a comment. It´s always great to read about your feelings and experiences. Sharing life among continents... That´s great! Kisses, my friend

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  6. Thank you Armando... I always visit your blog too... I try to comment as often as possible... life does get busy though... kisses from Canada xox

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  7. Lately, I've been the same way! As soon as I lay down my eyes won't close. I'm used to a full 8 hours sleep. I'm sure working out would work, not sure I'm willing to go that far. LOL..

    xoxo-
    Ellen

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  8. Haha Ellen... thank you for your comment...

    I'm getting pretty desperate... working out is fast becoming the only option.;-)

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  9. May be due to your over comfy bed you aren't able to sleep :)

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  10. Two words: white noise. We have a Dan going all night or C can't sleep, and I admit I sleep better with it on now too.

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  11. *fan not Dan.

    It is amazing how one little word can turn a sentence filthy:P

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  12. Thank you Sangay... maybe my bed is too comfortable :-D

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  13. Thanks Jaime... I have a fan too... normally that helps me sleep too.

    and hahaha.... yes one letter can change the meaning of a sentence :P

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  14. I'm so sorry that you've been having such trouble sleeping still! I have had these issues since adolescence and they are certainly no fun!!

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  15. Thanks Keith... I take it all in stride ;-)

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  16. I totally sympathize with you, I know first hand what sleepless and insomnia mean but I also cannot help but to praise the new funny state the lack of sleep is putting you in :)
    It's just a temporary thing, hang in there and most importantly do not over think the sleeping issue. It makes it worse. If you're not asleep within 10 minutes, get off the bed and do something enjoyable until you feel your eyes are dropping in your mouth :)

    Sleep well :)

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  17. Thank you Petro... I'm not stressing too much... yet... lol

    My co-workers have to deal with my giddiness :-D

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  18. Oh how I hate insomnia. I rarely have it anymore, but a few years back, it seemed like I had it every night. I hope you can get a good night's rest soon.

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  19. Thank you Daisy... I got a little last night, I am off to get more now... I believe there is hope that I will get through all of this one day:)

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  20. I follow you now with google and bloglovin dear! Thank you so much, Iam sorry that I don't follow you with fb cause i Haven't got it for myself , only for my blog... Okay I now oldschool Iam sorry. We speak us soon, have a nice night xxx

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  21. Thank you Michelle... I have Facebook for my blog too

    I am sure we will read each others blogs soon:)

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