Well, a few things to write about...
1) The melatonin seems to be working pretty well. I'm sleeping very "heavy" - I don't mean a deep sleep, but more of a "heavy" feeling, like I'm sinking into the bed more. This is good, because usually I toss & turn quite a lot. I'm also feeling a bit better/more alert during the day now, even if I'm getting tired again in the early evening. I had to postpone the bi-phasic sleep experiment, because my schedule hasn't been consistent enough to keep up with it.
2) I spent Saturday cleaning/organizing the garage in order to bring my free weights up from the basement, so I can actually use them without getting sick from the mold down there. I also got the weight rack/weights out to the garage & set up, as well as wiping them down to be sure I didn't contaminate the garage. It's actually set up pretty well, and I'm looking forward to getting out there to work out!
3) The Gambler sent an email to the family with a link to a blog post containing pictures of her weekend with them. I'm glad I didn't end up going, as her husband showed up for a bit, and I'm convinced he's somehow figured out how I feel, (based on some "off-hand" comments he's made in the past) so I get self-conscious whenever he's around. Anyway, she included a line in the email saying that she wanted to talk to me, and asking if Thursday around 8pm was ok. I'm irritated by this, because the very day after getting her text (on Easter weekend), I sent her a reply that said I was available any night *but Thursday* after 7pm to talk. Specifically *not* Thursday. I'm just a big pessimist, and to me, it kind of seems like a way to come across (to the family) like she wants to talk, when she really doesn't. I'm sure I'm being an idiot, but when it comes to her I have no sense, really. I just don't really think straight. I replied to just her, and told her that was the one night I couldn't talk, and to let me know if any other night would work. Haven't heard back from her yet, and it's been a few days, so I'm expecting to not hear from her. Whatever.I should just stop trying to communicate with her, period. (speaking of which, haven't heard from GRJ since a few days before the Easter holiday either. Again, I say... whatever.)
4) I have new glasses now. Viv works for an eyeglass retailer, and I've been wanting to try a new look, so I bought a new pair. I don't really need glasses, but I thought it might be fun to change up my look. If I can ever find/remember to buy a stupid cable for my camera, I'll upload a pic of them. (Speaking of pics, I did find all of the house pics on a memory card, so with the cable, I can upload those too, finally - I'm such a lame-o...) I wore them most of the day yesterday, for a couple of reasons; a) wondering what it would be like to have to leave them on all the time, and b) to get myself over the self-conscious, uncomfortable feeling I have with trying something new like this. It worked, and by the end of the night, I felt fairly comfortable in them. Viv & I went out for sushi Su8nday afternoon, which is beginning to become a tradition of sorts now, and afterwards, we hit up some thrift shops, so I could try to find some"new" threads, in an attempt to further change my 'style' (because, as I may have mentioned before, I'm sick of being a t-shirt & jeans guy 24/7). I did find some cool retro short-sleeve button-up shirts, and they actually looked reasonable on me, so I may be adventurous & try to wear one of them out - with the glasses as well - one night this week, see how bad I get laughed at! :-P
Oh, I stopped at the store yesterday & ran into blue-eyes. I had my glasses on & she made mention of them. I'm not sure if my response was a good idea or not, but I just tend to be honest... I admitted they were new, and then for some reason I went on to explain that I didn't really need them, I just wanted to try something new/different. I think I got a slightly bemused look from her, but she said, "well, they make you look smarter" to which I replied that I could use all the help I could get in that area. Gods, sometimes I feel like a complete moron! >.< I did get a smile out of her though, so I guess it wasn't all bad, but... Anyway, that brought up a question - do I mention that I don't really need glasses, or just let people assume whatever they want? Would like to hear your thoughts on that, if you'd like to share. I know it's no biggie, but I'm curious how each option might come across.
By the way, our governor finally passed a new motorcycle helmet law that makes helmets optional for riders over 21 who have extra insurance, and either passed a safety course or have had their endorsement for at least two years. I've been waiting for this for years, to be honest, and with last Friday being the first day it was in effect, I spent the weekend on the bike sans helmet. It was so nice to not have to wear one - my head didn't get all whipped around by the extra wind drag, I could hear much better, as there was no wind rushing across the helmet straps, etc. I still have to wear one in the rain, because water runs right down my face without it. Well, either that, or I could buy some swim goggles, but that might look a bit funny... Anyway, I'm glad he did it, because to my way of thinking, the best way to survive an accident is to not get in one in the first place, and getting rid of the helmet interference helps in that tremendously.
2:32 p.m. - 2012-04-16
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