Operation: Sleep is My BFF - Night 2

Staying creative with my experiment titles will keep me motivated!  (...at least this is what I tell myself)

I know that it is only the second night, but I think I can do this...

Night Two Stats (November 22, 2010):

Time attempted to sleep:   12:15am
Last glance at clock:   12:38am
# of times waking up before alarm:   0
# of times hitting snooze:   1 (that I can remember, [PW] would beg to differ)
Get up time:   4:31am  (Getting better!)
Work start time:   5:30am
Work Energy Level (Scale 1-5):   Early shift, 2.5.   Tail end, 3.
Post-work Energy Level (Scale 1-5):   3.   Started off okay, but I hit traffic again.  :(  I didn't realize how tired I was until I took a 2 hour nap around 4pm.  That isn't gonna be helpful when I'm trying to force myself to sleep tonight.  Damn.
Caffeine Log:   1, Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso at 7am & 1, 12oz Coca-Cola at 2:30pm.

I left home at 5:00am, so I didn't make it outta the house in time to pick up Starbucks, but at least I had my trusty Starbucks Doubleshot handy!  Those things are clutch! :)

Forcing myself to sleep early may be a mistake.  I find myself stressing out about falling asleep vs. putting myself in a relaxing state to make falling asleep easier.  Maybe I'll try gradually get ready for bed earlier each day?   I'm trying to jump in with both feet here, but what I may need to do is just ease my way in and acclimate!

"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach."  --Tom Robbins

As If My "30 in my 30's" List Wasn't Ambitious Enough...

. . . I also plan to cure my insomnia in 30 days! :)

(-_-) 

I know. My track record is exceptionally terrible, BUT let me give you ONE reason to have a little faith in me... *drum roll please*

As of July 2010, #5 on my List has officially been crossed off!  Yep, after 5 years of service, I have FINALLY left Shokutopia!!  *applause*  Now I don't really wanna get into that right now.  I have another post drafted that discloses my feelings about that accomplishment, which I will post one day in the (near-ish) future. :) 

Right now I wanna talk about Operation: Cure Eds' Insomnia!

Who:  Me, of course!

What:  A quest to re-program my sleep habits and cure my insomniac ways!

When:  30 consecutive nights, starting the night of November 21, 2010.

Where:  Wherever I lay my head to rest :)

How:  I haven't quite figured that part out yet... maybe force myself to sleep early?  Count sheep? Eliminate naps so that I don't stay awake too late?  Yoga?  Cut-off caffeine at a certain time?  This is all about trial and error...

Why:  I have this job that I really love and I used to start work at 6:30am (which was painful, but I learned to deal with it)... BUT starting this week, I now start work at 5:30am!!  (Ouch!  I know, right??)  So, instead of focusing on the negative, I see this as an opportunity to get myself together and conquer this sleep disorder that I have learned to love, but that no longer vibes with my current lifestyle.

Night One Stats (November 21, 2010):

Time attempted to sleep:   10:30pm

Last glance at clock:   12:37am

# of times waking up before alarm:   0

# of times hitting snooze:   I can't remember :(

Get up time:   5:01am (EEK!)

Work Start time:   5:30am

Work Energy Level (Scale 1-5):   3.  Productive :)

Post-work Energy Level (Scale 1-5):   2.  Headache.  Probably from driving in traffic.  (Stupid Coors Light truck broke down on H-1 West-bound, causing unnecessary traffic)  Ugh.
Caffeine Log:   1, Starbucks Doubleshot at 8am & 1, 12oz Coca-Cola at dinner (8:30pm) <--Not good.

Was I late?  Yes.  By 3 minutes.  (It's a good thing I was smart enough to take my shower before I went to sleep!)  I left my house for work at 5:12am, and I clocked in at 5:33am.  That's pretty fricken good time.  But I don't wanna keep the habit of rushing to work every morning.  Definitely a habit that I need to break...

What am I gonna do different tonight?  

I'm gonna try to fall asleep earlier.  I am definitely gonna set an extra alarm!

Speaking of, it's getting kinda late and I haven't taken my shower yet.  Discipline!!

Wish me luck...

"The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep."  --E. Joseph Cossman