Today I’m grateful for middle of the night productivity.

11.21.2022

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I’m typically a great sleeper – almost anytime, anywhere. But last night I slept horribly. I woke up about 2:30 a.m. and never really got back to sleep. I finally got up and showered about 3:30 and got ready for the day.

Today was a busy day. Overall it was a good day, but it was a full one for sure. I got home about 6:00 p.m. and just sat and stared at my Christmas tree for a while. I had a lot to do tonight to get ready for my trip tomorrow, but I needed a little bit of downtime before snapping into action mode. I turned on the Cardinals game and before I knew it I was sound asleep. I shouldn’t be surprised by this. I had hardly slept last night.

I hate it when I end up taking a nap before bed. I’ve heard that it’s called a ‘nap-itizer’ and while the cute name does make me happy, I really hate how it makes me feel. I don’t like waking up feeling disoriented on the couch, and I think I’ve officially reached the age where a crick in the neck from sleeping on the couch will stay with me for days.

When I woke up tonight though (after a mighty 1.5 hour snooze) I knew I couldn’t go to bed. I sprang into action mode. I have this thing about leaving town where I feel the need to clean my house from top to bottom, wash every article of clothing I own, and cross off every project on my to-do list that’s remained undone for the past 6 months … all the night before my trip. I don’t know why. I guess it’s just easier to come home after a trip knowing that my house and my life are in order.

So far tonight I’ve done a bunch of laundry, including all my bedding. I’ve cleaned out my refrigerator, cleaned the kitchen, returned a few emails, organized the desk in my office, wrapped a couple of Christmas presents and rearranged some furniture.

I’m a little afraid my days and nights are going to be a bit messed up now, but I’m glad to have been productive … even if it was travel panic-induced middle-of-the-night productivity.

But now … I think I’m ready for bed.