Mind Itch

After a full 8 hours of NOT SLEEPING, I have come to the conclusion that insomnia is poison ivy of the conscious mind.

Let me recap:
Oh it's late. Better get to bed. Why am I not falling asleep? What time is it now? Oh crap. I have to pee. Wow, look at that lightning. Maybe I should unplug my computer. No. Ok yes. I have to pee again. What time is it? I am gonna be so tired tomorrow. What do I have to do tomorrow? This bed is ridiculous. Why can't I get a comfy bed? Is it 90 degrees in here? Am I asleep yet? Nope. Maybe I was dreaming just now. Was I just asleep? Probably not. Gotta pee again. Ok. Seriously. Why am I not asleep? Now I am hungry. Don't look at the clock-you don't want to know- don't do it! Damnit. You did it. It is so late. I can do it. I have not forgotten how to fall asleep...Ok. Maybe I have. I wonder if that is possible? FALL asleep- NOW- do it. I think I have to pee again...

Repeat.

Because my sense of humor is SO stellar- I decided NOT to yell at the man picking through each bag of trash on the sidewalk just outside my window this morning. I cannot ask him to wait till after 6AM to get his money together for his next meal. So, I am up-sort of- and with the help of Mr. Coffee, I may just function today.

Bright side? When you don't sleep you don't have any nightmares.