The Afternoon Nap

There's something to be said for that post-lunch lie-down. Weekends are perfect for it!

This morning I took a brief squiz at my complex's rules and noticed that not only should we be silent after 23h00 (they don't mention until what time in the morning) - but also between 14h00 and 16h00 on a Sunday. In other words a forced period of quiet, just right for recovering from Sunday lunch!

After a chilly start to the morning, the day warmed up nicely. Now it's starting to cloud over again, perhaps with rain on the way in the next few days. But that's perfect for snuggling up and snoozing - even if it's been mere hours since you got up.

Lately I've noticed I'm looking tired. On more than one morning I've seen dark shadows under the eyes instead of the healthy glow that should be there. OK, I've been working long days and sorting out various things both physically and mentally - so I could be worn out. The aircon in the office is drying out my skin dramatically, which could be a factor. Stress seems to be affecting me in other ways too - losing more hair than usual while brushing, having sudden energy-crashes mid-afternoon (though that may equally have to do with the wrong kind of lunch and working in a lack-of-fresh-air environment). This whole life-change stuff may have taken more of a toll on me in the last month than I realized.

Which is where the weekend afternoon nap comes in. A chance to let my body recover from whatever abuse I've thrown at it during the week. Time to luxuriate in dreams and a good stretch under the covers. Somehow I seem to sleep more solidly in a 2-hour nap than I sometimes do at night - provided I don't get interrupted just as I'm dropping off.

So this weekend it's what I'm indulging in. Once I've sorted out lunch for those that are hungry, I'm kicking back, stripping down and sleeping. Tucked up to the nose under the duvet, door closed, blinds down, far off in dreamland.