You Know What They Say About Big Arms...
1.We watched this movie last weekend on DVD (yay, piracy!). The story was so-so, but the arms were fantastic! I had forgotten how much I like big arms, but it all came rushing back to me. People sometimes ask me what I miss about my home culture; here's a new thing to add to the list: BIG ARMS. (And Nacho Cheese Doritos. We talked about them while watching the movie, now I can't stop thinking about them.)
3. My body has apparently given up on sleeping. I wake up around 3 or 4 AM and can't get back to sleep. This morning it was 5 AM, yay for extra sleep! But still far short of what I think is good for me. Anyone have any drug-free insomnia cures?
Happy Friday everyone!
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Love that video, I have never seen it. SO cool.
Sleeping problems? I have never had them. A glass of wine does me in.
Good luck!!
I can think of a few good sleeping aids: wine, pills, meditation before bed, good dietary habits (e.g., no sugar right before bed, try to eat healthy throughout the day), a good amount of exercise, a healthy bedtime routine (e.g., prepare your body to go to bed), only use your bed for sleep and don't do work in it. And if the problem is noise, earplugs or a white noise maker could work. :)
I think my lack of sleep is not only due to the excessive loudness that is China (there is construction right behind our apartment), but also due to stress and poor diet and exercise. My body is used to running everyday. In Bijie, we don't have any indoor places to run so if it rains (which is most of the time), I'm kinda stuck. And I don't like Chinese food (since it's all meat), so I'm forced to eat the same things every day. Not to mention most of it is fried.
Anyway, how are you watching videos? Youtube still doesn't work and I can't see the videos you post. What's your secret??? :)
It was good to read about your experiences since you first arrived. I'm sure I'll also face many challenging and fun experiences like you.
Anyways, I'm still not sure where I want to be in China, so I think I'll leave it up to the staff to decide.
See you in a few weeks!
-John
After bath directly to bed, meditate yourself to sleep.
Let me know how it works for you.
I find I suffer insomnia when my mind won't shut off. When I am plagued by things within my life and I am not letting go of them.
Let go and you will sleep.
Ugh, insomnia... whiskey?