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| tuesday, july 17, 2001 |
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11:45pm. I�m making a desperate attempt to take better care of myself. I�m trying to eat right, get more sleep, resume my jogging routine, and worry as little as possible. So far, it�s not working.
First of all, I read an article today indicating that 25% of the population don�t taste sweet flavors as intensely as everyone else, hence needing more to be satisfied. Those of us who suffer from this dreaded ailment are known to have a �sweet tooth� and a �silver mouth� (ie cavity fillings). It sucks. So today, I had two cups of coffee with two packs of Equal in each serving. I also had a bag of M&Ms and a chocolate chip cookie.
So much for trying to eat healthy.
Sleep more? I�m aiming for seven hours, but this is generally how it works: I go to bed at 3am and wake up at 7:30 in the morning. I�m fine in the mornings, but around 3 or 4pm, I start getting groggy. That�s when I need a quick fix with a cup of strong coffee or a can of diet coke. I�m slowly becoming a caffeine addict. I hear caffeine stunts your growth. Unfortunately, I didn't know this before my three inch growth spurt kicked in sophomore year of high school.
Once I leave the office, I get a sudden burst of energy that usually lasts into the wee hours of the night. It�s not a good thing, because then I end up getting only 3 or 4 hours of sleep. But even then, it`s a pretty restless state of REM because of these darn dreams I have. Lately, I�ve been contemplating drinking a glass of red wine each night to help me fall asleep, but then I may have to start frequenting another form of AA.
What about my jogging routine? This time last year, I used to run 3 to 5 miles at least 4 days a week. Now I�m lucky if I can manage one without collapsing. OMT and I walked around the neighborhood tonight, but I would hardly classify our casual stroll as cardiovascular exercise. It was just too darn hot and humid for anything strenuous.
And what about worrying? It`s a waste of time, but I do it anyway. Loss of hair and the occasional breakout are proof. Argh.
Well after a nice hot bath and a glass of cold milk, I�m ready to curl up with a good book and attempt to get seven hours of sleep tonight. But if you see me logged on at 3am, don�t mind me. I�m sleep-typing.
Goodnight ya�ll,
The "New and Improved" Rachel
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