clevermanka | Nodding

Another night of little sleep. What is the deal? There weren't even thunderstorms! I woke up around 2:00, got up at 2:20, and didn't feel tired enough to even try lying down until 4:15. The last time I remember seeing on the clock was 4:36. And it wasn't that wide-awakeness, either. It was that "what the fuck am I doing" grogginess. So I couldn't even be productive, although I did tidy up my shelf in the living room. And folded some laundry. And read a car magazine.

I had some sugar (stupid, stupid) while

mckitterick and I watched a few episodes of the BBC production Walking With Dinosaurs before bed. I wonder if that had anything to do with me waking up after only four hours of sleep. Hmmm.

pamelonian mentioned not knowing what to do with her days during her summers off. It made me think about all the things I would love to get done this summer, and be able to do them full of pep and energy. Instead, I get not even half of them done--and they're usually the things I must do, like grocery shopping, cooking, laundry, etc. Not to mention they're done with little energy or enthusiasm. Because, you know. I can't sleep and I'm really bored with most of my food choices. Which explains but doesn't excuse the little sugar binge last night.

I'm in my third week of the antibiotic. I should see if Cipro can affect sleep cycles.

I've been half-assing the calorie restriction program. I need to get back on that in a stricter, by-the-book fashion. It's only three days a week that I can't eat the amounts of food I'd like. Three days. And I'm slipping in extra calories all the time. I mean come on. Really? Really? On the other hand, this dress is now too big. Way too big, but I'm wearing it today anyway because I didn't want to go back upstairs this morning to pick out something else. I guess I shouldn't be so focused on the calorie restriction thing when I know I don't have the time or energy to sew a new summer wardrobe. I hate wearing improperly fitted clothes.

God, don't you wish everyone had my problems? I mean, is anyone else still reading this crap? I wouldn't. Gah. Moving on. Please god, moving on.

My fingernails? Look awesome. I'll make sure to include them in today's Pic of the Day. So you, like, three masochists left still reading, look for it tomorrow!

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I'm reading. Last night I got to take a dip in Mom's pool. I slept LIKE A BABY. Went to bed early and slept the night through, a pool always does that to me. Is there any where you could take an evening dip?

My nails not so awesome, but tonight I'm re doing them in the color you left. I actually couldn't wait for the polish to chip so I'd have the excuse. Pool helped that too!

Nope, no place that I can swim. But I don't like to be wet, so I don't know how soothing that would be. Although since my shoulder is messed up again (surprise), a jacuzzi would feel pretty damn great.

Yay for pretty polish!!!

Two

I guess, depending on the level of schadenfreude people enjoy, that number could possibly be higher than three. But really, when does glee at my misery get outweighed by sheer boredom? =D

Last night, instead of eating a sensible dinner and doing dishes, I ate a pork chop as big as my face and a bunch of creamy mushroom rice. And then I ate more rice off somebody else's plate. And then I drove to Sonic for a hot fudge sundae. And played with a puppy. Did I mention I also didn't do dishes?

And it was GOOD.

Insomnia and restlessness are both listed possible side effects of Cipro.

"CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM: restlessness, dizziness, lightheadedness, insomnia, nightmares, hallucinations, manic reaction, irritability, tremor, ataxia, convulsive seizures, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, malaise, anorexia, phobia, depersonalization, depression, paresthesia, abnormal gait, grand mal convulsion"

Found here (http://www.rxlist.com/cipro-drug.htm)

Cipro is a really powerful antibiotic, that causes more than a few problematic side effects...that was something discussed heavily when the anthrax scare happened because people were opting to take Cipro prophalactically, and questions were raised as to whether that was actually a safe course of action.

Here's hoping that the single cycle will be enough, so that you don't have to take the drug again.

D.

Yep. I just found that, too. Thanks for putting it in the comments for posterity. Saves me editing the entry.

So far I've experienced: restlessness, dizziness, light-headedness, insomnia, irritability, lethargy, drowsiness, weakness, malaise, depersonalization (to a very mild extent, and only when I'm very tired), and depression. The anorexia might be a blessing at the moment, but of course I haven't seen even a hint of that. Abnormal gait sounds like a good time, too.

"But I don't like to be wet"

You're such a cat. ;)

"shoulder is messed up again (surprise), a jacuzzi would feel pretty damn great."

My shoulders and neck were killing me yesterday, the swim helped a lot, a jacuzzi would have been even better! :D

LOL!!! That's hysterical.

I love pork chops! Pigs are my favorite animal to eat. Mmmm. Have you tried Penzey's pork chop seasoning (http://www.penzeys.com/cgi-bin/penzeys/p-penzeysporkchop.html)? It's phenomenal.

You're such a cat

Totally.

Health issues are part of life. I hope yours begin to conclude themselves soon.

Did you ever watch V the TV mini series? That icon so makes you an alien lizard invader.

SRSLY.

Thank you. Me, too!!!

Also, icon win.

I did! And yes, totally. I didn't think about it when

mckitterick took the photo, but when I saw it, oh hell yeah. *gulp* It's even funnier when you see the two photos from that day, in the order they were taken.

Before:
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/23686442@N03/3100500370/)

After:
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/23686442@N03/3100500390/)

It IS even funner. That is just plain awesome :)

He is such a good little hammie.

(http://www.flickr.com/photos/23686442@N03/3638945976/)

I can appreciate your love for your pet...if not for rodents :)

I'm taking Cipro right now as well, but counteracting the restlessness by popping Vicodin on top of it. :P

Ew! Major suckitude with the meds' side-effects - I hate it when it happens that the thing supposed to cure has its own misery attached. I do hope the Cipro does what it's supposed to do (so that you don't have to do another round of ick and/or introduce a new med w/ick) and that sleep and bodily peace find you soon...

And I want to see pics of your pretty fingernails. I haven't painted mine since...um...T. painted my toenails last, when I was so pregnant I couldn't reach my feet...yeah. They haven't been painted in a year and so srsly need it. Show me your pretties so I can enjoy the experience vicariously!

Here's Tuesday's photo, which shows them off somewhat:
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/23686442@N03/3632621140/)

I'll get one with the pretty sparkly polish tonight.

Bleh. :( Lack of energy sucks, and it does make everything that much harder. I got a new med that gives me a crapton of energy, and it's awesome, and it made me realize just exactly how little energy and how useless I felt before. I really hope that you get to have your energy back soon.

Thanks for the sympathy. Hooray for you, though! That's awesome.

awesome :) *sigh* Show me the sparkly!

Tomorrow! Pinky promise.

I don't even have the camera with me today.

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