Not being the party animal I was back in the 80's, I fell asleep last night right after the weather - so about 10:15.
I was awake momentarily!! (about 10 seconds) at midnight when the fireworks were going off big time! I was semi conscious enough to think "Happy New Year to Me" and back to a sound sleep I went!
Sound sleep! Now that is something I thoroughly enjoy on most nights. There are times when I'm in too much pain to sleep well, but those days are few and far between.
I sleep very well and for plenty of hours. I will get a minimum of 8 hours good sleep - usually 10 - and I may even hit 11 sometimes. I think some of that is because I am not a healthy person and my heart and body needs the rest, and part of that is I was sleep deprived for about 30 years - from the time I hit high school until I moved to Trevecca alone.
The rest I think is because I don't have any major regrets in life. I do wish I'd finished my education when I was younger and maybe I wish I hadn't stayed married as long as I did, but even that would change where I am now.
I wouldn't change anything that has led me to be 53 years old with two grown kids that I love spending time with regularly. My daughter is married to a great kid - well, man - always be kids to me. My son is finding his way nicely and is about to be a father. My siblings are all still alive and I've spoken to them today - we have good relationships and enjoy when we can get together and laugh!
Laughter - I read this week that is the one thing that can reverse or prevent a lot of ill health. That must be why I am still alive - I laugh everyday!! And somedays, laugh A LOT!!
Here's to a new year - filled with family, sleep and laughter!!
