Bed Times & Boot Camp

Hello, Cyberfriends! A quick note before bed.

First, a note about bed. More specifically, bed times. At the start of the school year, my bed time was going to be 10 p.m. Well, at least I would be in bed at 10--even if I wasn't asleep. As the fall progressed, I decided 11 was okay. It seemed like I'd do work on the computer and housework until 9 or so, and I wanted that time later at night to sit and relax.

Now I am sometimes struggling to get out of bed in the morning. And I am resolving to get to bed at 10. Every weeknight. Yes, EVERY weeknight. That gives me 12 minutes before bed. And just like a parent to a small child, I MEAN IT. I am hoping this will make life a little easier when the alarm goes off.

I will admit that I am a person who needs a lot of sleep. I know people who can make it on 5 hours a night. I am not one of them, and I have accepted this. You would not want to be around me if I was running on 5 hours of sleep. In a world where people brag about not getting enough sleep, I brag about my ability to nap with the best of them. And I can. A 30 minute nap is ridiculous to me. I can't wake up after 30 minutes. Give me two hours or give me no nap at all. I don't get the "Power Nap" deal. The only person (or being) that can outsleep me is Karl, the incredible sleeping Mastiff. Now there's a world-class sleeper. He's about 7 years old. I'm not even sure he's been awake for a total of one year. That's my boy.

We have enjoyed more beautiful fall weather around here. Remind me of this week when I complain about Iowa weather. It really couldn't be any nicer right now. I love fall. And Iowa really isn't that terrible. In fact, there are some real positives about living here (tales for another day).

I taught boot camp last night at the Rec. I used to teach lots of aerobics class. Now I just fill in as needed--usually once a week or so. I was sore today. I will be more sore (or sorer???) tomorrow. I'm not used to squats/lunges/upper body work. I need to get back into doing some resistance work regularly, but I find it pretty boring. My sole workout for the past year has been running (except when I have to sub at the Rec)--no weights, no swimming, no biking. But it was good to be teaching at the Rec. Some of the people there are some of the best people I've met in Cedar Falls. They are fun and positive--and they laugh at my jokes.

Well, I supposed I should be off to bed. The 10 p.m. bed time seems so early, but then again, so does my alarm.