Sleep: The Next Generation

[dudelovenext]

Last night? Probably the worst night's sleep I've had in a LONG time.

Yesterday was actually really fun, though. :) I headed down to Seattle and met up with the SC crowd standing in line. Just chatted and such and were eventually let in. Heh, spent most of my time in the bar (it was cooler and I wasn't feeling the mosh love) (and yes, we'll start those two weeks from today). Talked with Mira quite a bit, as well as Chris, Anne, and Tina! It was fun. :)

Afterwards we headed down to the Hurricane. Had some great Mario Kart DS matches with Charlie and Eric (Eric got lucky and beat me once!). Had a terribly greasy burger called the Hurricane Burger...oh, so freakin' tasty (and yes, we'll start those two weeks with healthier food from today as well)!

Headed home, and I was so tired, and I was ready to just crash...expect it was so fucking hot in my room I couldn't stand it. Cue about an hour of tossing and turning. Finally I decided to just go sleep in the media room since it's cooler down there. I like the Love Sack, but it's not the best bed. Cue another hour of tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. I FINALLY get to sleep, only to wake up at 6am because of the early morning light.

I swear that if this doesn't get better, I'm getting some tranqs. I'm really missing my sleep. -_-

Ah well, maybe it's good that I'm up so early. Lots of things to do, if I can stay awake. Good to see everyone last night! :) I'll see if I can't post some pictures soon. :)

Comments

[humu-ted.livejournal.com]

Huh, both you and Dan had sucky sleep last night. I had the best sleep I've had in MONTHS though. :) Slept from 10pm to 10:30am. w00t!!

So, what, you guys don't have air conditioning?

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

I think it's the heat. :( I'm not a big fan of it, and along with allergies, makes sleeping difficult. -_-

Nope, though with all this going on, I think I might be picking one up from Costco. I've been getting so uncomfortable I don't think I can avoid it anymore.

[humu-ted.livejournal.com]

Yeah....you're weird. :P Man, I seriously can't live without air conditioning. When I was in WA I could not BELIEVE you guys didn't have air. I mean, with as humid as it gets there, how can you not? Oy.

So yeah, go get an air conditioner is my advice. :P

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

I think we just haven't put the initial investment into it. :) I would love to, just a little costly. `^_^

I might be looking into that in a few weeks here...

[woojoegai.livejournal.com]

yeah, my bedroom (and the head of my bed) faces the sunrise. now i can't go back to sleep garrr

i tried to use sleeping pills, but that caused me to have 12-hr sleep through appointment mishaps.

yes love sack is def. not for sleeping!

[soramimicake.livejournal.com]

my place faces the sun too, it's a pain when you're trying to sleep in but definately worht it considering how hot the setting sun is, ugh!

I recommend you try melatonin, plus it doesn't make you feel groggy.

umm...what's a love sack? o_O

[woojoegai.livejournal.com]

oh it's an oversized bean bag not made of beans.

[soramimicake.livejournal.com]

Ahh...gotcha! I hate those bean bag chairs filled with that polystyrene stuff -_-*

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Sad. :(

Yeah, I'm gonna try Melatonin like some other people have suggested. :) Maybe that'll help!

[dudeapathy.livejournal.com]

*mental note to talk to you about Melatonin*

See you Monday...*chuckitystabstabstab*

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Okay. :)

See you tomorrow! *shine*

[faerytaleending.livejournal.com]

I tossed all night last night as well. Bleh. It just doesn't seem like hte universe wanted anyone to be happy today. Meh. I woke up at 3, 6:30 and 8:20. It was ridiculously annoying.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I guess not. `^_^

[kyoto-kitten.livejournal.com]

I think everyone slept like crap last night. It was just too hot not to.

It was nice to finally meet you (even if only for a minute or so..) and put a face to a (LJ) name. Had I known you were sitting in the bar I might have been persuaded to join you. It was so hot at the show and I didn't even get into the main room. Egads. I would have liked to come join at the Hurricane as well, but big crowds make me somewhat queasy and Chris wasn't feeling very well/up to it.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I don't like being all sticky and sweaty when I go to sleep. :(

Yeah, you too! Too bad we didn't get a chance to chat longer. Ah well, perhaps the next party or social get together. :)

It was just cooler in the bar, and while I don't typically have a problem with crowds, I wasn't feeling it yesterday.

[kyoto-kitten.livejournal.com]

I think the only way I made it through with a reasonable amount of sleep was the big box fan conveniently located two feet away.

I'm working up courage to come to a game night, but due to the new job (and thus new schedule), I may not ever make it. *sigh*. Antisocialness is my bad habit, I like to stay in and play video games or sew costumes.

As for music show crowds... well, you can probably guess I tend to hang out towards the back or in the bars. Only when it's someone I really love playing a favorite song can I convince myself to push through a crowd, and I usually get overheated because of it. I learned that lesson early, I nearly passed out at Hole/Marilyn Manson and had to be pulled out of the front until I could rehydrate. I try to pay attention to that and it was definitely kicking me yesterday. I love when shows are.. well, not packed, even though it's not the greatest for the band.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

I might just need a bigger fan. I have a pretty tiny one; maybe I should try a box fan...

Aw, it'd be great if you could make it! It'd be nice to socialize with ya bit more and get to know you in person.

Hey, GameNoc has lots of things going on. We'll have people doing individual activites, but still socializing. :)

Yeah, it can be difficult, especially if you're a smaller person. When I was a bit more in shape, I could stay up front for a whole concert (such as NIN or Manson). Nowadays, only for about half the show before I'm about ready to pass out. I'm such a wuss. `^_^

[fearless-son.livejournal.com]

I just kept my window open with the shades closed the entire day. Kept my room cool enough to sleep.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Doesn't really work that way for my room. :(

[oishii-lemons.livejournal.com]

had a lot of fun last nite! ^_^<3

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Hopefully you got a good night's sleep. :) But glad you had fun! It was great seeing you and Charlie again!

[inkandalchemy.livejournal.com]

If you do get stuck sleeping down there again, I recommend pulling the mattress off the couch bed and sleeping on the floor. It isn't the most comfortable in the world but I have found it at least more conducive to a good night's sleep than the Love Sack.

Hope things get better for ya soon! *hugs*

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Thanks. :) I'll just be glad when this heat is done and over with! I can't wait for winter...

[inkandalchemy.livejournal.com]

AMEN!

[fearless-son.livejournal.com]

Yeah, winter is much more comfortable. It is nice to heap on a ton of blankets and get all cozy, especially if you have someone to cuddle with beneath said blankets.

[inkandalchemy.livejournal.com]

Amen to that, too.

[justawave.livejournal.com]

You forgot me! :)

I had a good time yesterday too in our corner booth. :D

I usually sleep upstairs in Nate's room but I'm going to recommend he and I move down to my room in the basement. It's so nice adn cool in here!

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Edited. :)

Yeah, it was nice and chill back there. :)

Lucky. `^_^ I really don't want to move anything downstairs...I prefer to sleep in my own bed. Hopefully this little heatwave will end soon.

[seattleotaku.livejournal.com]

Fun times with everyone! Yeah, after a few rounds of being right behind you, I finally got you on one of them... then right back to being behind again. ^_^

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

Heh, yeah, good times all around. :)

[quetz.livejournal.com]

There wasn't much moshing, because there wasn't any room to. And I pulled some muscle in my neck from all the headbanging. But I can finally hear again, so that's good. Unfortunately, that also means I can hear the customers calling.

[dudelovenext.livejournal.com]

From the music, it sounded like a good moshing band, so that's too bad. :( Sorry to hear about your neck, hopefully it's feeling better today. :)

Ugh, yes, a nice trade-off... -_- Oh well, only about another month for ya!