Today I've just been feeling gross. After sleeping most of the day, I managed to get up and futz around a bit, eventually dragging my iPad to the Apple Store since it stopped connecting to the internet. (The definition of a useless device: an iPad that can't connect to the internet.) The guy got it working -- there's a "Reset Network Connections" command. Who knew? -- and while I was there I stopped in at the opticians to see if they had my new glasses yet. They did.
Word to the wise: if you're sitting around thinking you should get your eyes checked, do it. I've spent the last two years barely able to read street signs, and new glasses made a huge difference. Never underestimate the power of being able to see.
Oh yeah, I also learned that despite the fact that my car is networked up the yin yang, the clock doesn't actually update itself automatically. Figured this out when I showed up an hour early for an appointment based on the time my car was telling me it was. I freakin' hate daylight saving time. There is no reason in this modern world to be moving the clocks around twice a year.
Kevin continues to make progress, driven largely by her attraction to the feathers on a string. I forgot to pick up a laser pointer when I was out today. Maybe tomorrow. My arm gets tired waving the stick around, and I'm thinking a laser pointer would take less of my energy.
Pathetic, no? Waving a stick for the cat makes me tired. The joy of chemotherapy. I guess I should give some serious consideration to that Ritalin.
You can file this under the Unsolicited Advice tab. I read about a breathing technique that will supposedly help a person fall asleep. I tried it last night and it seemed to help (it was either that or the 2 glasses of wine). You start by placing your tongue on the roof of your mouth right behind your teeth and keep it there. Then blow out a big breath, so that you make a whoosh sound. Then repeat the next 3 steps 4 times:
ReplyDelete*inhale through your nose for a count of 4
*hold your breath for a count of 7
*exhale forcibly (more whooshing noises) for a count of 8
If it doesn't work, you could always try the wine. :)
I liked it when falling asleep meant putting your head on the pillow, but that's for the weird breathing instructions. I'll give them a shot.
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