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My Life Thus Far
2015-07-28 07:25:24 (UTC)

One Less Facet to the Pain

There's some debate about the ability to "catch up" on sleep. I've read that it isn't possible, it just throws off your sleep cycle getting too much in one day. I've read that it is possible, and it helps combat chronic fatigue. Whatever the truth may be, my truth is that I can and do catch up on sleep. Usually after going several days, or a long stretch of not enough sleep, or not particularly restful sleep. Last night I fell asleep around midnight, and didn't wake up until after 11am. Being able to sleep in like that is utterly blissful. I sometimes pine for a baby, but then I remind myself that 11am wake ups just wouldn't be possible with an infant. Who am I kidding? I still want a baby...

After my leisurely morning of sleep, I made my usual smoothie and got dressed. The little kids and I went to Battle Point Park to play and walk (they played, I walked). There's something so tranquil about Battle Point. It's an old military base, converted into a lovely community area. There's a planetarium, tennis courts, a skate park, a soccer field, two baseball diamonds, the awesome playground, an old school house, and a lake, as well as the 1.5m trail that loops around the outer perimeter of the park. I'm never very far from the kids as they play on the playground. The grounds are well-maintained, with lots of mature trees. I just love the place. I did two laps (3 miles) while the kids played. All the while marveling at how awesome I'm feeling today. Not just the extra sleep, but my body in general. I'm feeling very serene and those feelings of well-being are permeating my whole being. Since my fall in the woods last week (hiking to Annette Lake), my hip has actually been better than it was before. Like, falling helped jar my spine enough to relieve the pinched nerve in my tailbone. My herniated disks are still making themselves known, but one less facet to the pain is welcomed! I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Depression is so heavy. You don't fully realize it until the weight is lifted.

I stopped at Central Market to grab some things for dinner. I love strolling Central. It wasn't quite as enjoyable with the little kids in tow (they want to touch and smell everything), but I still enjoyed myself. I picked up some more Nag Champa (incense) and what I needed for dinner. They had some beautiful organic rainbow chard on sale two bunches for $5. So, I got some of that. I've really been wanting mashed potatoes and gravy, so that's what I made. Also threw together some gluten free/vegan garlic pepper jack biscuits. I think I'm starting to love cooking. I used to do it purely out of necessity, but it's becoming more of a means of expression than just a daily requirement. Perhaps because I enjoy the challenge of veganizing common comfort foods. More and more I'm beginning to feel like this is something that's been missing in my life. Like, I'm more balanced than I've been in a very long time. If not ever. Strange... but wonderful.




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