Luggage

I've noticed a horrifying phenomenon lately. Bags under eyes upon awaking! It's like I've been up partying all night - 'cept I haven't... Or running on a diet of caffiene and cigarettes - not a chance.

But I think I've figured it out.

I tried to take two afternoon naps this weekend. Both of which were interrupted. I got to bed near 1 on Sunday morning. I tossed and turned a good deal of last night. And the aircon at work is drying out my skin big-time.

So.. remedies.

Earplugs for the afternoon naps? Perhaps - but I'm weird, I've never liked to stuff things into my ears that dull my sense of hearing. No, I don't own an iPod (I like to listen to my environment as I move through life). Sticking my hands-free cellphone bits into the ears this morning irritated me too and I took one out so I could hear the car, the road etc. I'm not one for putting things on my eyes either - so making it all dark and quiet is probably out - unless I can sort out noise-proofing for neighbourhood kids and redirecting the afternoon sun.

The sleep-at-night thing is going to have to get a relook - I have to find out why I'm not falling asleep immediately, why I'm awake at 3 rolling from one side of the bed to the other (OK, sometimes my headspace is to blame). I suspect I need a lot more exercise and fresh air to sort out balance and flow, all that stuff. So need to stick a slot in the schedule that involves movement and the great outdoors.

The aircon - well, I'm upping my moisturizer slathering, and making sure I get through a few bottles of water every day. Hot water perhaps, as not only is it rather chilly out, but the aircon here is set to icicle.

If all else fails, I'll just have to pack those bags under the eyes and take a holiday.