Originally posted on Facebook HERE

I’m tired today. Less than 4 hours of sleep will do that to you. I usually get 5–6 hours a night, which isn’t really enough, either. I know my body and mind work better when I get at least 6 1/2 hours of sleep. And I rarely get that. I’m lucky if I get that much sleep once a month, maybe. I used to just sleep, you know? Like 8 hours at least. Sleep until noon. Not any more. Went to bed at 12:38am last night after a show with my band — I was up at 5am. Actual sleep was 3 hours 46 minutes. 5am is late for me, I’m usually up between 3 and 4am. That’s around the time I used to go to bed when I was playing in bands full time. Anyway — this is one of my biggest health related issues — not enough sleep. I think it’ll change once I retire, but I’m years away from that yet. There’s so much on my mind, you know? And if I have to get up to use the bathroom at 2m or later, well… my mind sometimes takes that opportunity to start listing everything I have to do that day in rapid-fire succession. It’s 50/50 if I’ll actually be able to fall back asleep again. So, today I’m tired. But I have the day off. I technically have tomorrow off as well, but there’s a good chance I work one or both of those days anyway. I love going in when the office isn’t “really” open. It’s quiet. I can work at my own pace. I love it. It’s like I have to talk myself into taking time for myself that hasn’t already been added to the schedule. Well, today is yet to be written. Maybe I’ll take a nap. Then again, maybe I won’t. Weird post today, I know — but gimme a break — I’m tired…