I can't tell you how wonderful a good nights sleep really is.
I've recently discovered this given my hideous sleeping habits.
After a really good day of self care yesterday, in short, making my top priorities about me, I was suitably tired after a hot bath and went to bed at 11:45. I slept until 7AM and then dosed until 8:40. I got out of bed and had nice leisurely breakfast before I got on a conference call.
It gave me energy. I ate well again today. I even exercized again. With Weights.
They say that good skin and hair comes from quality sleep. Sleep and rest help the body recoup from illness and prevent future illnesses.
I finally got my head in the game. I am on the second full day and I am loving it.
Even the stupid stuff that I deal with each day with my boss, seemed trivial. In fact, I ignored him. He's traveling so I signed off the Instant Messenger software that he uses so he couldn't bother me. made my day more pleasant.
THe week too for that matter. I've been much happier and much more productive with him gone. I don't actually want to think that through too much.
I was so motivated that I did tackle my project for automation of status reports today. I put in some sample orders and trialed the reports. I am reasonably sure that we can do the double entry needed to prove out the system for less than one month. Which would cheer my team to no end. THis system is a serious lifestyle change for us. For as much as I am all for it, I feel that taking the control away is going to be a little bit scary. What WILL I do with my time? What if the database goes down and we lose access? So I"m still doing the legwork while we trial the system.
I even borrowed resources to help get the current data loaded in. So I had to make the executive decision to cut the system live immediately. I have been loathe to do it for the reasons above, but I was feeling brave today. So I made the executive decision and I will train my team on this starting Monday.
Having sorted that out, I decided, hell - I can start organizing my bookcases. So I started that. I did the one in the hallway today. I noticed that I get an OBSCENE amount of catalogs. I am more frightened by the fact that I actually read all of them. I tear out the pages I like and make sure that catalog name or website is on there and throw them away. But I have a tendancy to get behind on that.
I am excited because with my bonus I bought some new clothes, some yankee candles, more vitamins and today I bought ballet outfits for the twins. Cute little toddler leotards in ballerina pink with matching tights.... absolutely priceless. Twin 2 already had tap shoes so I picked up a pair for Twin 1. They are 4 so this is absolutely the cutest thing. I can't wait to see them in it! What fun!!! They are going to be sooo unbelievably cute!
I am really starting to feel empowered. This is fabulous.
On a sad note - Mowpee - Chris's cat - died this week. She will be terribly missed by her papa and her siblings. She was a very dear special cat. She was very bonded to her human.
RIP and a safe journey over the Rainbow Bridge my friend - Sir Richard and Brutus are waiting for you!
2 comments:
I'm so sorry to hear about the cat - losing a pet is always terribly hard.
However, you sound strong and powerful, so I'm thrilled for you! It's amazing that you're taking care of yourself so well - yay! :)
Ah...sleep. I've heard good things about regularly getting enough sleep. Perhaps someday I'll find out for myself.
Enjoy yoga! It's really been good for me--one of the best decisions I've made since coming to Southern City, I think. Just remember to only do what your body tells you to do. It's much less about the positions and physicality (though I am slowly getting stronger and more flexible) and much more about spending time focused on your self. The hard part can be to keep the ego out of it and not try to keep up with others when your body says stop.
Sorry to hear about Mowpee. I know what it's like to lose an animal that is bonded very tightly to you.
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