March 10, 2023
2:41am
I went to bed around 8:30 last night. I was exhausted and depleted. I had a dream featuring Popeye, which was interesting. I hadn’t dreamt about any cartoons since I was a child, I think. Popeye was trying to help me with a problem, but he wasn’t having much success initially. Popeye didn’t eat any spinach in the dream. This, come to think of it, may have been the crux of the situation. I think the Popeye in the dream is me. Popeye didn’t give up and neither will I. I’ve just got to get my hands on some spinach.
8:06am
Went back to bed shortly after making the 2:41 entry, and slept for a couple more hours. This has been only the second full night’s sleep I’ve had in recovery…but it’s also the second within a week. So this is promising…I think I’ll be sleeping somewhat normally very soon. It’s such a relief waking up feeling fully rested.
2:30pm
I’m noticing a pattern. Even on days I’m well rested, my energy level crashes in the mid-afternoon hours. Not sure what I can do about it though. For now, drink caffeine I guess.
4:29pm
My energy level is back up, probably because it’s one minute from being my weekend!!
9:30pm
I didn’t play my guitar tonight, which is a bit of a bummer. But I did see a really good movie, Causeway, so I don’t feel too bad about skipping a day of guitar. I’m going to bed soon, hopeful that I get lots of rest before my big ride tomorrow.
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