So Tired---

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I'm sleepy. Always sleepy--and I'm sick of it!

I am NOT a morning person nor have I ever been. To make matter worse-- since I've moved I have to wake up even *earlier* to get to work at a reasonable hour. Part of the problem is that I require much more sleep than the average adult--it takes 9 to 10 hours makes me happy. However, that never really happens on weeknights--as I am sure we are all to aware.

Even assuming that I *could* get that much sleep there is still another problem I run into: I am consistently woken up by my alarm in the middle of a dream. Why is this a problem? Well, for those who are not aware, when were are actively dreaming we are in the middle of a REM cycle--the deepest part of it--and when we are roused during a dream we are forced out of that deep dreamy world--hence we are more drowsy than if we were awakened during lighter parts of our sleep cycle. Make sense?

Good news is that modern science has found a cure of sorts by designing some alarm clocks that actually monitor your sleep pattern (through wrist bands) and wake you when you are NOT in a deep slumber--therefore you wake up more refreshed. Pretty cool idea. You can check out the websites to these little devices by clicking HERE & HERE




So why don't I buy the clock and then problem solved, right? Um, no. Did you take a look at the price tags on these beauties? The cheapest is $150! That is like 3.5 mani/pedi's, 4 meals out or 2 massages with tip! Alas, it will just have to go on my wish list and when I get tired enough I will buy the silly thing.

Oh well. Till next time...

Nighty night! (not really---the day is just starting but it seemed like a cool way to end the post...tee hee.)

Moved In---ish

Yesterday was the big day---and thanks to my brothers, some nephews and my folks' help---I was able to get everything moved in---even the animals (how I fondly refer to my cat, Aria, and dog, Bo-Bo). Needless to say--it was not fun, but it was done in time for me to spend a few hours unpacking...


Aria, understandably, was freaked out most of the day and hid in closets and behind other various items. Finally, though, around 7 PM I coaxed her out of her hiding space (er...well, picked her up and took her out of the space) and she has been acting normal ever since.

Bo-bo has been fine---loving all the extra space and growling at people walking by the door. Lovely. Thankfully, the dog-whisperer of Denver (aka Tracy) is coming next Saturday to help with that. I asked my nephews if they wanted to come over to be the guinea pigs--since Bo-Bo seems to like to bark at them soo much. Sorry, guys! He really is sweet deep down somewhere.

As if he knew I was writing about him..Bo-Bo just started barking at the neighbors and their screaming child, went into their apartment next door. So much for making a good impression...sigh.

Anyway, so far so good with the unpacking---starting to find places for most things and found some stuff I haven't seen in YEARS. I am going to donate some clothes and chuck some other unwanted crap I've been hauling around for years--so good work for me!

Tomorrow will be the first day taking the lightrail to work. That will be interesting---I just hope I can get up in time to arrive at the office at a reasonable hour---seeing as I am usually 20 minutes late to work every day as is (don't worry, I stay late to make up the time....;-)) the definition of "on-time" is debatable---but I'm going to aim for being to work no later than 8:10--- what? I'm just so NOT a morning person.

Lastly, I'm SOOOO happy to have more room! Yay!

Here's to a great start to the new year....

Moving on

Yep, the day is approaching--technically I am in two leases right now--one with my old apartment until January 31st and one with my new apartment as of January 17th. Now, its just a matter of moving all my stuff from my old apartment into my new one.

Moved about 10 boxes yesterday--but really, that was NOTHING. I can't believe how much crap I've accumulated. I will let out a long sigh of relief once this move is over.

It's been stressful with starting DU AND the moving thing, but DU is going pretty well! Lucky for me I am not the only math clueless woman in my two math classes and think I might actually come out of this class with a B. Good times.

Now back to the moving. With all this changing of location I have come to realize what I will miss about my old apartment/neighborhood.

1. The nail salon across the street with the nice, but slightly overly-personal Vietnamese nail technicians---they do a great job, but oftentimes like to point out my foot-flaws: "Oh, nail too short--why nail so short? You bite?"

No, I DON'T bite my toenails, eew.

2. The proximity to work and downtown. 25 minutes WALKING to work or 10 minutes by bus/car. Can't beat that

3. The random dog biscuits consistently left on the bus bench for the delight of dog-walker's pooches as they pass by. Classic.

4. The neighborhood pet store boutique/Metaphysical store. Seriously, what an odd combination---but it WORKS---love that store---love that I can buy some Reiki-charged candles to meditate with and a box of kibble. Classic.

5. The proximity to Cheeseman Park--like 6 blocks away! It is wonderful in summer to take Bo-Bo on a short walk to such a beautiful area.

Now, for the reality check---What I WON'T miss about my apartment/neighborhood:

1. The fact that I can hear people peeing and or showering as I walk down the hallway.

2. The fact that I have to turn off certain lights in my apartment when running the microwave in order to prevent shorting a fuse. Seriously!

3. I'm all for historical aspects---but these 1930s dated sinks in the bathroom are a pain in the you know what. They have separate hot and cold water faucets---total hassle to wash your face with.

4. The constantly leaking bathtub faucet

5. The fact that it's a freaking studio! Enough! I need space to breathe!!!!

So--looking forward to Saturday when the folks are coming down (and a couple of my brothers) to move all the BIG stuff so I can get the heck out of this darn apartment and into my new one-bedroom. Yay!

Two Words:

Watch this!

The Rescue

Never a boring day at work--




Yesterday was our annual office "All-Hands" Party (we forgo the Holiday party in lieu of one after December). So, after work, a group of us were all leaving to head over to the hotel the party was being held at.

We didn't make it very far.

It all started when the elevator button dinged and we all climbed aboard. There were 12 of us total. 11 of us were already packed in and then we moved a bit to let victim number 12 aboard---after which I said, "Well, let's hope we don't get stuck"

The elevator gods must have heard me and laughed.

We cruise down 29 floors and right between the plaza and lobby level our elevator car screeches to a halt. We all freeze---for a moment we're puzzled. Next, we start getting a bit nervous as the elevator does not move. So, we do what any other technologically advanced group of engineers (and me & my friend, Cassie who is an accountant) does---whip out a cell phone and personally call the Property Management Company.

Long story short---nearly 30 Minutes! later we are rescued by some hot firemen. Seriously, though...there were some total hotties! And I was able to live out my damsel in distress fantasy as I insisted I be pulled out of the elevator (we were below a floor so we couldn't just walk out)by the hottest firefighter (well he was the one helping people out anyway).

It was lovely.

Oh, and we, all equipped with camera phones and digital cameras--took pictures of the event.

So I am posting them here for your pleasure. Don't be alarmed, though..I look horrible in most of them as I was caught mid speech in a few or off-guard. ;-)

Oh, and enjoy the picture of the hot fire fighter--he is the one that pulled me out of the elevator!!!

It's official--I'm relocating to a new part of "Denver" as of the end of this month. I put Denver in quotation marks because the place I'm moving to is technically Denver, but all the places around it are listed as Aurora---I think the apartment complex struck up a deal with the postal service to have their address listed as Denver even though it's really Aurora.

Luckily, though, it's just the tip of Aurora and a nice area actually---so hopefully it won't even be an issue.

Anyway, I'm really excited! After over 2 years of living in a freaking closet-sized studio I am now going to be in a nice one bedroom (725 square feet) that even has a large balcony and direct views of the mountains. Oh, and a dishwasher!! Yay!

Here is the link to the place I am moving to: Axis At Nine Mile Apartments

It also has:

- A laundry room on every floor
- A trash shoot on every floor (no need to lug the garbage down the elevator)
- An indoor & out door pool
- Brand new fitness room (in my building, too!)
- Enclosed dog park
- Racquetball & tennis courts
- Billiards & Movie/Common Room
- Wood burning fireplace (in my apartment!!)

I chose this place, too, because it is just a hop, skip and a jump from the light rail (Nine Mile Station, duh) and from there I can catch a train just 3 blocks from my office as well as one that goes to DU. I can also connect to the line that goes to Park Meadows Mall and to the station near my brother's house.

Oh, oh, AND it's near Cherry Creek Reservoir as well as some great bike paths (not that I own a bike, but still...)

It is also caddy-corner to King Soopers-- so I don't necessarily need a car (although I plan on getting one this year...maybe).

Anyway, I'm looking forward to a change as I am sure my lovely pets are--we need space--and I hate to admit it, but I'm excited to finally close the door on a bedroom so that my cat, Aria, doesn't jump on the bed in the middle of the night and start attacking my feet.

Here's to a new year and a new place!