All Advice Welcome

Since the high school I teach with is currently on Spring Break, I have tried to let my insomnia just run its course every night.  By doing this, I have not even attempted to turn off all of the lights or electronics until 2-ish.  One night I was up past 5am.  This makes for sleeping in very late, which is appreciated, but unwanted in the long run, knowing I have to pick up my routine schedule starting Monday.  I usually wake up around 6:45am every weekday and attempt to get to bed by 11:30pm-ish.  This "going to bed" is usually helped along by Benadryl, Advil PM, or Melatonin (not all 3 every night, I switch them off so my body does not get so "immune" to each, though that does not always prove possible).

I have had problems sleeping for years.  It was slightly annoying in jr. high, high school times, but did not happen often.  At times I'm sure it happened in college, but we were all staying up so late all the time that I didn't take much notice.  After college, and especially after living in China, I've found it extremely hard to even "feel" tired enough that I knew I'd get a good night sleep.  Now, the aforementioned sleep aids may help the initial falling asleep process; however, they rarely keep me asleep.

I guess what I'm asking for is any good ideas or home remedies anyone uses that you've found successful...

Please leave any and all ideas as a comment :)

Happy Pi Day

3.14 - PI(E) Day :)

I hope to grab some pie later with my man... He was invited to a "hang-out" for creative types in the city where the leaders hope to show his video, "Too Fast,"  to the group.  I am quite jealous and hope to eventually receive an invite myself :)  However, I am also excited to have a little "me" time this evening.  I've got big plans...like going to Target, stocking up on cleaning supplies, and using my Target/Starbucks coupon for a $3 grande size drink.  I may also head over to Utica Square, if it's still early, and check out Pier One.  I think I need a new cushion or at least cushion cover for my papasan chair...the cream is getting a bit dingy...

I made delicious Zucchini Bread today and you can find that post and recipe here.  I cleaned the kitchen and am about to fold and continue doing laundry.  It's Spring Break for the teachers of MCA and I'm very happily almost ignorant of what day of the week it is :)  I can almost taste summer...and this summer, it's going to taste like 2 weeks of Tony and I enjoying Ocean City, NJ, Philly, PA, and NYC...

Needless to say, I'm excited.

Also, I made Panna Cotta for the firs time this week...recipe coming soon :)

Weekend Plans

I want to post something more substantial than just plans, but I am at work and completely caught up on grading, with a free plan period.  Therefore, I have no access to my (Tony's) camera to upload pictures of beautiful flowers I purchased for myself the other day or other pictures that would provde the visuals for the afforementioned "substantial" post.

Plans for the weekend... Well, since I bought the 2 movie tickets for $9 from LivingSocial earlier in the week, Tony and I will be enjoying Johnny Depp in digital form while screening the new Rango.  We're very excited since the Coen Brothers reignited the allure of the classic Western and Rango seems to be right up that alley.  Our close 2nd place movie choice is the new Matt Damon/Emily Blunt film, The Adjustment Bureau...

Tomorrow I have an appointment that I'm not ready to share (nothing medical) yet.  Let's just say, it's a creative appointment.  After which I am hoping that Tony and I will drive by one of the random grocery stores/pharamcies where little girls are selling their coveted cookies. 

Also, my kitchen and freezer smells like onions, cilantro, and vinegar (+other items).  This can only mean one thing:  My beautiful friend, Joya, has made me a new batch of SOFRITO, and Puerto Rican food must be made this weekend :)  Pictures + Recipe to come soon on the foodie blog...

I'll probably plan out the rest of the semester as well, making sure to fit all of Lord of the Flies + a  Short Story Unit + The Importance of Being Earnest, if I can fit it...

What are your plans for the weekend?