Sleep

While I was grading myself last night on sleep I remember wondering to myself, "hmmm, how important is getting to bed by 11pm anyway? It seems like getting myself out of bed early in the morning and getting my exercise is the most important part.' Well, today I got my answer. I love how that happens so quickly in life.

Last night I stayed up until one working on the computer. I have been wrapped up in learning how to use a MAC since my PC crashed during a power outage last week. I am having a great time but find myself not setting the best priorities. I was super proud when I pulled myself out of bed this morning and had a fabulous Bikram Yoga workout. It was out of this world, I even did a tree sit for the first time! Hooray for me! Totally unpredictable, bizarre. The day was clipping along pretty well and I was pretty amazed. Right about the time I was amazing myself with my highly functioning abilities on sleep deprivation I ended up working through my meditation time. I made it until the witching hour, 5 or so, then crashed and burned. My poor little girls. I could barely speak civilly to them. Everything was too loud, too bright, too much. Being in the pool and gymnasium is tough on a good day but normally I can keep it together. Not on 4 hours of sleep. I tried going out into the hallway and meditating but I am pretty sure that I just fell asleep sitting cross-legged on the bench, sure wish I had a picture of that to share. I am sure it was hilarious! So, here I sit with a headache blogging dutifully before I go haul myself to my heating pad and comfy pillow. Body pump at 6am is not bringing a smile to my face but I am sure I will feel different after a good night's sleep. And now I have the answer to my question: 11 is the perfect time to fall asleep if I am planning on waking up at 5:30:) 6 hours of sleep plus mediation twice a day does the body good.