I didn’t sleep last night. This happens to me on occasion, about once a month. The day after such a night can be jangly and abrasive, my nerves all frayed and raw. This morning I was lying in bed, a headache pulsing, trying to rest. This will not do, I thought. This headache will not go away on its own. So I got up, took a Sumatriptan and drank two full bottles of water. Then I took a shower, massaging my head and neck as I shampooed and conditioned. I used a scrubby to lather my body with rose-peony body wash. I got out, put on my comfiest clothes and then put the house to rights. I figured if the house was organized it would help, and it did. I did a load of dishes and made a full pot of Tangerine Energy tea (when you take Sumatriptan you can’t drink caffeine for four hours, but I know I needed a pickmeup.) The herbal tea is soothing, and I’ve put on soothing music, and I have my cat Dot lying next to me at my desk. My headache is still there, but it’s tamed. I guess by this age I finally know what my body needs, I listen to it and respond to it. Poor dear body, it needs TLC, especially after a night like last night. Later on I’ll do my favorite yoga session, and take a walk in the crisp air. At 11:00 I’ll break my fast with something satisfying, like oatmeal. I also have gooseberries, which I have become obsessed with.

Yesterday was Nathan’s birthday. We didn’t do much, which is exactly what he wanted. He slept in, and then we went to Kohls (always a satisfying shopping experience). He got some new work shirts and a Garcia tie for his collection. We got Hy-Vee Chinese (Hy-Chi) for dinner, which was delicious.

I just put in an order for grocery delivery from Hy-Vee for the first time. It’s free with our membership. We’ll see how it goes! I find if I plan out my meals I do much better in eating healthily and mindfully.

So, I’m taking an easy, gentle day.