Darkness
Last night we slept in total darkness. It's an experiment. Apparently artificial night lighting can mess with a person’s system, and I’m trying to get my body back in balance. We slept in the basement where there are no windows, no glowing clocks, etc. We’re going to try it for 3 weeks.
“Wow, I can’t even see my hand in front of my face,” Ron said after about 10 minutes.
I buried myself against him, snug in the covers. This was going to be great. No nightlight shining in my eye. No flash of the cell phone signal. It was cool and . . . not-so-quiet.
The dog got sick. She was pacing above us on the kitchen's hardwood floor. Ron was up and outside with her in the dark. Then I had a nightmare about war and people shooting me.
By morning, I was exhausted.
posted by Jenny at 9:46 AM
8 Comments:
But you slept, right?
After The Year(s) of Eating Healthily, Practicing Yoga, and Sleeping in the Basement, you will be able to write a book. :)
12:49 PM
A little. More than a mom with a baby :-)
1:22 PM
Sorry it didn't work out the way you hoped. Maybe tonight???
2:09 PM
Oh dear....maybe it was too dark? ...or just too noisy! :)
8:08 PM
I say, if Ron took care of the dog puke, it was all worth it. ;-).
I love sleeping in total darkness, but it definitely takes some getting used to. I also love waking up with the sun - no matter what the season.
12:11 AM
Sorry your plan didn't begin auspiciously! Try, try again! Darkness rocks. Nothing that glows is the rule in my bedroom. I use a sleep mask, too, oh, and ear plugs. Nobody ever said I was normal.
10:14 AM
Total darkness freaks me out a bit. Maybe it's symbolic or something, who knows, but I need a little light!
I hope you find your way to good sleep soon!
10:42 AM
Better luck tonight Jenny!
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9:47 PM
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